Pet Animal Welfare Society Of Connecticut is located in Norwalk, CT. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Pet Animal Welfare Society Of Connecticut employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pet Animal Welfare Society Of Connecticut is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Pet Animal Welfare Society Of Connecticut generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $909.0k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PET ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY OF CT (PAWS), ESTABLISHED IN 1962, IS A NO-KILL ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTER DEDICATED TO THE RESCUE AND ADOPTION OF OUR COMMUNITY'S HOMELESS AND ABUSED DOGS AND CATS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PAWS'S EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED ON 4 CRITICAL NEEDS: 1) RESCUE & SAFE SHELTER - SUPPORTED BY 230 TRAINED VOLUNTEERS AND 60 VERY EXPERIENCED FOSTER FAMILIES. PAWS BELIEVES IN THE FIVE FREEDOMS ALL ANIMALS DESERVE: A) FREEDOM FROM HUNGER AND THIRST ACCESS TO FRESH WATER AND DIETB) FREEDOM FROM DISCOMFORT PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING SHELTER AND A COMFORTABLE RESTING AREA.C) FREEDOM FROM PAIN, INJURY OR DISEASE PREVENTION OR RAPID DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENTD) FREEDOM TO EXPRESS NORMAL BEHAVIOR PROVIDING SUFFICIENT SPACE, PROPER FACILITIES, AND COMPANY OF THE ANIMAL'S OWN KINDE) FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND DISTRESS ENSURING CONDITIONS AND TREATMENT WHICH AVOID MENTAL SUFFERING.2) MEDICAL SUPPORT - INCLUDING AN IN-HOUSE SPAY/NEUTER AND DENTAL CLINIC TO TREAT PAWS PETS BEFORE THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. PETS RECEIVE VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER SURGERY, AND A MICROCHIP ALONG WITH OTHER MEDICAL TREATMENT. PAWS ALSO SUPPORTS OUTSOURCED MEDICAL PROCEDURES THOSE PROCEDURES THAT PAWS CANNOT DO IN-HOUSE LIKE X-RAYS, ULTRASOUNDS, ETC. 3) OUTREACH AND EDUCATION FOR THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS, INCLUDING OUR TNR (TRAP/NEUTER/RETURN) PROGRAM DEDICATED TO REDUCING AND MANAGING THE NUMBERS OF FERAL AND STRAY CATS IN OUR COMMUNITY. FERAL CATS ARE TRAPPED, SPAY/NEUTERED, AND THEN RETURNED TO THEIR ORIGINAL TERRITORY. FRIENDLY ADULTS AND YOUNG KITTENS CAN BE PLACED FOR ADOPTION.4) ADOPTIONS AND FOSTER PROGRAMS: EVERY ADOPTION REQUIRES AN APPROVED APPLICATION AND AT LEAST ONE SCHEDULED VISIT WITH AN ADOPTION COUNSELOR TO OUR SHELTER. THE REQUESTS FOR DOG AND CAT OWNER SURRENDERS HAVE INCREASED POST COVID WITH THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES OF THE PET OWNER OWNERS. ADOPTION COUNSELORS STRIVE TO FIND THE RIGHT PET FOR EVERY HOME AND THE RIGHT HOME FOR EVERY PET. OUR FOSTER PROGRAM TARGETS OUR MOST VULNERABLE ANIMALS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE SICK, INJURED, AND TOO YOUNG FOR ADOPTION OR IN NEED OF EXTRA SOCIALIZATION. OUR GREATEST NEED IS PLACEMENT FOR OUR PREGNANT CATS/DOGS, MOMS WITH NURSING KITTENS/PUPPIES, AND KITTENS/PUPPIES TOO YOUNG TO THRIVE IN THE SHELTER.5) VOLUNTEERING: INDIVIDUALS PART OF THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ARE TRAINED TO ASSIST IN CLEANING AND SOCIALIZING FOR THE CATS; SOCIALIZING AND EXERCISING THE DOGS; COORDINATE DAY TRIPS FOR DOGS; COORDINATING DOGS TO ATTEND COMMUNITY EVENTS PAWS IS PARTICIPATING IN; PROCESSING ADOPTION APPLICATIONS BY MAKING CALLS TO REFERENCES; LAUNDRY DUTIES; GREETER FOR READING TO RESCUES PROGRAM. OUR FOSTERS ARE ALSO VOLUNTEER BASED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kerry Dobson Executive Director, As Of Dec. 2022 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $3,750 |
Andrea Ferrara President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Reiss Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lois Walker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ilona Bencze-Zimmer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Dayna Chucta Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $638 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $13,838 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $224,701 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,577,796 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,206 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,816,973 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $107,135 |
Investment income | $51,934 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,239 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,986,281 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $135,812 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,240 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $243,994 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,650 |
Payroll taxes | $32,132 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,758 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,951 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,908 |
Office expenses | $19,200 |
Information technology | $11,013 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,893 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,882 |
Insurance | $16,628 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $909,030 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,688 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $252,107 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $85,751 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,012 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,205,328 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,989,562 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,560,946 |
Total assets | $6,190,394 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,154 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,492 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $32,646 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,217,090 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,940,658 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,190,394 |