Wolf Paws Inc, operating under the name Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary, is located in Dandridge, TN. The organization was established in 2014. 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. Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary 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, Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary generated $185.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (38.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $120.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (48.8%) per year over the past 2 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESCUE AND PROVIDE SANCTUARY FOR UNWANTED AND ABUSED WOLFDOGS EDUCATE ON WOLFDOG CARE AND NEEEDS IN ORDER TO REDUCE EUTHANIZATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WOLF-DOG CARE DURING 2021 WE PROVIDED A PERMANENT SANCTUARY FOR 10 ABUSED AND UNWANTED WOLF-DOGS.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH DURING 2021 WE GAVE AN ESTIMATED 149 PRIVATE TOURS OF THE SANCTUARY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT WOLF-DOG BEHAVIOR AND CARE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO DISCOURAGE THE PUBLIC FROM ADOPTING WOLF-DOGS FROM BACKYARD BREEDERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTED IN THE RESUCE AND PLACEMENT O UNWANTED WOLF-DOGS AND PROVIDED CONSULTATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE AIM TO REDUCE THE PREVATABLE EUTHANIZATION OF WOLF-DOGS AND DOGS MIS-IDENTIFIED AS WOLF-DOGS.
WOLF-DOG CARE DURING 2021 WE PROVIDED A PERMANENT SANCTUARY FOR 10 ABUSED AND UNWANTED WOLF-DOGS.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH DURING 2021 WE GAVE AN ESTIMATED 149 PRIVATE TOURS OF THE SANCTUARY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT WOLF-DOG BEHAVIOR AND CARE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO DISCOURAGE THE PUBLIC FROM ADOPTING WOLF-DOGS FROM BACKYARD BREEDERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTED IN THE RESUCE AND PLACEMENT O UNWANTED WOLF-DOGS AND PROVIDED CONSULTATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE AIM TO REDUCE THE PREVATABLE EUTHANIZATION OF WOLF-DOGS AND DOGS MIS-IDENTIFIED AS WOLF-DOGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer S Ackley Presidentdir | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Charlene Fraize Secretarydirector | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Helen Aurnez Treasurerdir | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Joyce Ackley Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Randy Morgan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carol J Popp Directorformer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $185,831 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $185,831 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $185,831 |
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. | $45,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,177 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,003 |
Office expenses | $2,914 |
Information technology | $918 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,949 |
Travel | $3,978 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,218 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,649 |
Insurance | $3,272 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $120,149 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,703 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $4,925 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $40,032 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $81,600 |
Total assets | $220,260 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,096 |
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 | $92,395 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $3,436 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $45,000 |
Total liabilities | $144,927 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$6,267 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $81,600 |
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 | $220,260 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wolf Paws Inc has recieved totaling $41,343.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Leslie L Alexander Foundation Delray Beach, FL PURPOSE: ANIMAL RESCUE | $40,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $843 |
Bradford Fam Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Humane Society Of Missouri St Louis, MO | $118,285,076 | $34,513,821 |
Lifeline Animal Project Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,896,275 | $14,518,102 |
Atlanta Humane Society & Society Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Atlanta, GA | $45,392,577 | $23,205,036 |
Richmond Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Richmond, VA | $57,425,937 | $15,802,293 |
Anicira Veterinary Center Harrisonburg, VA | $6,192,293 | $8,154,970 |
Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | $24,399,127 | $11,144,330 |
Wayside Waifs Inc Kansas City, MO | $33,809,848 | $10,620,138 |
Young-Williams Animal Center Of East Tennessee Knoxville, TN | $5,944,535 | $6,893,843 |
Kansas City Pet Project Kansas City, MO | $1,985,562 | $5,802,344 |
Albemarle Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Charlottesville, VA | $17,853,969 | $7,966,157 |
Old Friends Senior Dogs Mount Juliet, TN | $27,002,076 | $5,158,675 |
Asheville Humane Society Inc Asheville, NC | $5,134,448 | $5,816,882 |