Dorchester Paws

Organization Overview

Dorchester Paws is located in Summerville, SC. The organization was established in 1980. 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 12/2021, Dorchester Paws employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dorchester Paws 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, Dorchester Paws generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DORCHESTER PAWS STRIVES TO INSTILL HUMANE PRINCIPLES INTO SOCIETY THROUGH THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ADOPTION-WE ARE COMMITTED TO FINDING EVERY ADOPTABLE ANIMAL A HOME. EACH ANIMAL THAT COMES TO US IS SPAYED/NEUTERED, GIVEN VACCINES, MONTHLY PREVENTATIVES AND BASIC LABORATORY TESTING BEFORE THEY ARE PUT UP FOR ADOPTION. IN ADDITION TO MEDICAL CARE WE PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD, AND TRAINING TO EACH ANIMAL UNTIL THEY FIND A HOME. IN 2021 WE TOOK IN 3,841 ANIMALS AND ADOPTED OUT 2,363.


MICHAEL'S HEALING HEART- SOMETIMES ANIMALS COME TO US NEEDING ADDITIONAL MEDICAL ATTENTION BEFORE THEY CAN BE PLACED UP FOR ADOPTION. THIS PROGRAM IS WHAT HELPS US PROVIDE SPECIALTY SURGERIES, SEEK OUTSIDE MEDICAL ATTENTION, FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, AND HEARTWORM TREATMENT. WE DO THIS SO THAT THE NEW OWNERS DO NOT INCUR THESE COSTS AND THAT SICK TREATABLE ANIMALS GET THE CARE THEY NEED BEFORE GOING INTO A NEW HOME. IT PROVIDES THEM WITH A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE. IN 2021 OUR SHELTER PERFORMED 117 HEARTWORM, 73 SPECIALTY SURGERIES IN HOUSE AND SPENT $2,311.64 ON DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AS WELL AS AN ADDITIONAL $31,000 ON EMERGENCY SURGERIES AT ER OR SPECIALTY VET CLINICS.


SPAY/ NEUTER- WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENDING OVER PET POPULATION AND UNNECESSARY EUTHANASIA, TO DO THAT WE ENSURE EVERY ANIMAL IS SPAYED OR NEUTERED BEFORE BEING ADOPTED. IN 2021 WE DID 3,058 SPAY AND NEUTERS.


COMMUNITY AWARENESS- OUR MISSION IS TO INSTILL HUMANE PRINCIPALS INTO SOCIETY, WE DO THIS THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS EVENTS THAT NOT ONLY HELP FUNDRAISE FOR OUR OPERATION COSTS, BUT CHAMPION RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. DORCHESTER PAWS HOSTS THREE SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENTS A YEAR AS WELL AS PAYS FOR BOOTHS THAT ALLOW US TO GET OUT IN FRONT OF OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP GET OUR ANIMALS ADOPTED AND SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT OUR CAUSE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Maddie Moore
Executive Director
$49,904
Carla Wood
Treasurer
$0
Erin Sullivan
President
$0
Briana Nicastro
Vice President
$0
Derrick Macmillan
Board Member
$0
Gabrielle D'alemberte
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $193,246
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,362,552
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $100,347
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,555,798
Total Program Service Revenue$365,475
Investment income $81,988
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $64,034
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,067,295

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Dorchester Paws has recieved totaling $148,599.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dj And T Foundation

San Marino, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF SERVICE PROGRAM

$50,000
Coastal Community Foundation Of South Carolina Inc

N Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT GRANT

$35,500
4 Legs Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$25,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$21,537
Grace E And Grenville B Lloyd Foundation

Edisto Island, SC

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THERE CHARITABLE GOALS

$10,360
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$3,302
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$935,784
Earnings$148,925
Admin Expense$5,075
Net Contributions$177,313
Other Expense$267,105
Ending Balance$989,842

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