Dorchester Paws
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Summerville, SC
- Founding
- 02/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 57-0620182
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 12/2022, Dorchester Paws employed 44 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 12/2022, Dorchester Paws generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 5 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
2022
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 2022 WE TOOK IN 3,827 ANIMALS AND ADOPTED OUT 2,353.
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.
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.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adam White Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Tim Beechem Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Sally Garshell Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Wanda Bradley Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Gabrielle D'alemberte Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Natalie Hutt Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $297,089 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $806,242 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,013 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,103,331 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $359,713 |
| Investment income | $30,386 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $127,955 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,621,385 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $56,334 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,042 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $798,534 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,780 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,210 |
| 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 | $147,226 |
| Advertising and promotion | $66,014 |
| Office expenses | $17,425 |
| Information technology | $6,779 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,269 |
| 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 | $34,384 |
| Insurance | $30,822 |
| All other expenses | $20,583 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,533,954 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $575,539 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $52,449 |
| 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 | $7,346 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,326,636 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $854,050 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,155 |
| Total assets | $2,835,175 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,669 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $39,283 |
| 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 | $19,155 |
| Total liabilities | $129,107 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,478,716 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $227,352 |
| 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 | $2,835,175 |