Power Paws Assistance Dogs Inc is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (P86) the organization is classified as: Blind & Visually Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Power Paws Assistance Dogs Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Power Paws Assistance Dogs Inc 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, Power Paws Assistance Dogs Inc generated $208.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $216.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.0%) per year over the past 7 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
PROVIDE HIGHLY SKILLED ASSISTANCE DOGS TO CHILDREN & ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR WORKING ASSISTANCE DOG TEAMS, AND BE A RESOURCE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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POWER PAWS TRAINS AND MATCHES ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN AND ADULTS. PEOPLE WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES, MOBILITY CHALLENGES, POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, AND FACILITY DOGS. OUR PLEDGE IS TO TEACH EACH RECIPIENT TO MASTER SPECIALIZED TRAINING CONCEPTS SO THE SUPPORT OF POWER PAWS DOGS CAN ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THROUGH INCREASED ENGAGEMENT, EACH CANINE HELPS CLIENTS INCREASE THEIR ENGAGEMENT IN SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. A POWER PAWS DOG PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AS CLIENTS BUILD THEIR INDEPENDENT ABILITIES TO SUPPORT THEIR HEALTH CHALLENGE. THROUGH 26 SPECIAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH CORPORATIONS AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, DOGS ARE FOSTERED THROUGH ASSISTANCE DOG PLACEMENT PROGRAMS. POWER PAWS ALSO HOSTS A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 9-12. EACH SUMMER CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES LEARN THE BASICS ABOUT ASSISTANCE DOGS. KIDS BRING THEIR OWN DOGS TO CAMP TEACHING BASIC OBEDIENCE, THEREBY MAKING THEIR OWN DOGS A BETTER CITIZEN. KIDS LEARN HOW DOGS AND PEOPLE LEARN, PROCESS NEW INFORMATION, DEVELOP AND REFINE NEW SKILLS. KIDS LEARN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DOGS AND PEOPLE. FINALLY, POWER PAWS RECEIVED CERTIFICATION OF ITS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN 2020 BY THE GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM. CERTIFICATION BY THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE GIVES POWER PAWS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM VISIBILITY AT A NATIONAL LEVEL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elaine Starks Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $63,000 |
Vic Noble Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cj Boston Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Claudia Teetsel Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Rohr Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jared Young Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $21,312 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $151,262 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,576 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $172,574 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $35,688 |
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 | $208,439 |
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. | $63,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $43,884 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,807 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,463 |
Office expenses | $6,836 |
Information technology | $2,386 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,650 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,651 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,995 |
Insurance | $1,790 |
All other expenses | $6,606 |
Total functional expenses | $216,529 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,739 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,109 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,525 |
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 | $1,289 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,231 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,197 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $91,090 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,276 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $11,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $22,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $94,300 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $156,576 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | -$65,486 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $91,090 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Power Paws Assistance Dogs Inc has recieved totaling $50,315.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Thunderbirds Charities Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THE PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY CHALLENGED | $18,816 |
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,171 |
Florence And Gordon Holland Family Foundation Hilton Head Island, SC PURPOSE: PUBLIC SUPPORT | $1,500 |
Arizona Eastern Star Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: SEE STMT 127-5 | $1,500 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $800 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Guide Dogs For The Blind Inc San Rafael, CA | $528,074,429 | $68,313,172 |
Wayfinder Family Services Los Angeles, CA | $65,603,517 | $46,169,493 |
Braille Institute Of America Inc Los Angeles, CA | $250,513,312 | $37,676,823 |
Lighthouse For The Blind And Visually Impaired San Francisco, CA | $222,651,158 | $23,057,296 |
International Guiding Eyes Inc Sylmar, CA | $60,204,167 | $13,395,649 |
Hearsee St George, UT | $90,690 | $1,530,831 |
Nevada Blind Childrens Foundation Henderson, NV | $4,294,876 | $1,259,321 |
Inland Empire Lighthouse For The Blind Inc San Bernardino, CA | $10,473,551 | $477,976 |
Good Dog Autism Companions Fallbrook, CA | $69,392 | $294,330 |
Central Valley Center For Vision And Hearing Impaired Modesto, CA | $107,371 | $218,985 |
Power Paws Assistance Dogs Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $91,090 | $208,439 |
Lions Project For Canine Companions For Independence Inc Santa Rosa, CA | $613,041 | $170,338 |