Sweet Paws Rescue is located in Groveland, MA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sweet Paws Rescue 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 12/2021, Sweet Paws Rescue generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $828.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SWEET PAWS RESCUE IS A FOSTER BASED RESCUE ORGANIZATION THAT IS COMMITTED TO USING ALL POSSIBLE RESOURCES TO SAVE AND FOSTER VICTIMIZED AND NEGLECTED ANIMALS. OUR UNWAVERING GOAL IS TO FIND A FOREVER HOME FOR EACH DOG, CAT AND OTHER ANIMALS THAT NEED RESCUE AND REFUGE TO LIVE OUT THE REMAINDER OF THEIR LIVES IN COMFORT AND HAPPINESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SWEET PAWS RESCUE IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER, SHELTERLESS RESCUE GROUP. WE RESCUE HOMELESS AND UNWANTED DOGS FROM HIGH KILL SHELTERS, OWNER SURRENDERS AND ACCIDENTAL LITTERS. WE ARRANGE AND PAY FOR THE DOGS VETTING, BEHAVIORAL TESTING, VACCINATIONS AND SPAY/NEUTER. WE PLACE THE DOGS AT A VOLUNTEER FOSTER HOME THAT WILL CARE FOR THE DOG AND EVALUATE THE BEST KIND OF HOME FOR THE DOG. OUR VOLUNTEERS REVIEW EACH ADOPTION APPLICA1ION AND COMPLETE AN IN-DEPTH SCREENING OF EACH FAMLLY WHO APPLIES. THIS INCLUDES A PHONE INTERVIEW, VETERINARY REFERENCE CHECK, PERSONAL REFERENCE CHECK AND A HOME VISIT. WE FIND THE BEST FAMILY AND SITUATION FOR EACH DOG AND THE DOG GETS ADOPTED. OUR VOLUNTEERS COLLECT AN ADOPTION FEE AND A SIGNED ADOPTION CONTRACT. ALL MONIES COLLECTED GO TO THE VETTING AND MEDICAL CARE OF THE INCOMING DOGS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES RESCUE, VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE, SPAY/NEUTER AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR HOMELESS DOGS AND CATS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cynthia Sweet President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $59,583 |
Judy Luff Treasurer/clerk/director | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Marilyn French Shaw Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Gentry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Traci Watkins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jill Gorny Sloper Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $5,839 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $605,624 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $611,463 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $679,417 |
Investment income | $2,226 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15,584 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $10,170 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,318,860 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,581 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,500 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,583 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,958 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,915 |
Payroll taxes | $4,558 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $411,994 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,873 |
Office expenses | $30,278 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $55,145 |
Travel | $115,829 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,398 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,646 |
Insurance | $3,061 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $828,476 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $878,472 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $91,466 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,716 |
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 | $791 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $113,377 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,000 |
Total assets | $1,090,822 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,942 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $61,942 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $876,880 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $152,000 |
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 | $1,090,822 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Sweet Paws Rescue has recieved totaling $127,731.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $95,289 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $19,179 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,995 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,398 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Massachusetts Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Boston, MA | $221,497,726 | $97,484,812 |
North Shore Animal League America Inc Port Washington, NY | $70,737,762 | $48,606,982 |
Spca International Inc New York, NY | $6,219,349 | $29,289,831 |
Animal Care And Control Of New York City Inc New York, NY | $86,764,105 | $21,341,686 |
Farm Sanctuary Inc Watkins Glen, NY | $35,338,754 | $16,472,338 |
Bideawee Inc New York, NY | $39,270,395 | $10,745,956 |
Animal Rescue League Of Boston Dedham, MA | $118,637,027 | $11,759,529 |
Humane Society Of Rochester And Monroe County Pca Inc Fairport, NY | $33,156,867 | $10,285,845 |
Connecticut Humane Society Newington, CT | $117,921,081 | $21,690,019 |
American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corporation New York, NY | $23,295,531 | $11,784,638 |
Erie County Spca West Seneca, NY | $27,918,634 | $9,692,693 |
Humane Society Of New York New York, NY | $46,063,818 | $8,808,573 |