2025-09-03T18:50:41-05:00 2024-12-31 272087941 MELISSA PETERSEN AND COMPANY PO BOX 92202 SANTA BARBARA CA 93190 990 2024-01-01 270207473 CARE4Paws Inc CARE 8059682273 PO Box 60524 Santa Barbara CA 93160 Christopher D Harris President 8059682273 2025-09-03 1 1 Melissa Petersen P01072423 8056948331 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Christopher D Harris PO Box 60524 Santa Barbara CA 93160 2427412 0 X CARE4PAWS.ORG X 2009 CA C.A.R.E.4Paws' mission is to reduce pet overpopulation and improve pet family welfare on California's Central Coast. 9 8 26 60 0 0 1246525 1655599 477032 676359 5994 790 49811 42426 1779362 2375174 0 0 0 0 953834 1131672 0 0 21750 758447 949152 1712281 2080824 67081 294350 851605 1110838 78105 78008 773500 1032830 X C.A.R.E.4Paws' mission is to reduce pet overpopulation, keep animals out of shelters and improve quality of life for pet families in need. 0 0 1701333 676359 Since its founding in 2009, C.A.R.E.4Paws has stayed committed to reducing pet overpopulation and improving pet family welfare on California's Central Coast. The organization supports low-income, senior, disabled and unhoused pet families in underserved communities of Santa Barbara County and, as of 2022, in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County. In 2023, more than 25,000 pet families received services. C.A.R.E.4Paws' Mobile Community Medicine & Spay/Neuter Outreach program represents 80% of our total operational expenditures. This program provides a range of free and low-cost services, including spays/neuters, medical exams, dental care, mass removals, blood work CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE Oand treatment of wounds and skin, ear and eye infections. We also provide vaccines, flea treatment, deworming medication, nail trims and microchipping. Our clinics operate five days per week, often utilizing both our mobile units. In 2024, out clinic program assisted 19,200 dogs and cats with critical wellness services.Every year, C.A.R.E.4Paws assists more than 30 pet families exposed to domestic violence through Safe Haven. Through this program, we provide temporary foster care and boarding for pets so that families can escape an abusive environment without worrying about their companion animals. To increase our capacity to house Safe Haven dogs, we are fundraising to establish an anonymous Pet Refuge. The Pet Refuge is slated to open in fall 2025 and will provide a safe, free and confidential space for the pets of Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County individuals and families navigating crises such as escape from domestic violence, deportation, hospitalization and displacement due to fires or other disasters. Located at a confidential location to protect both animals and their families, the refuge will feature a prefabricated structure with 10 large indoor/outdoor dog kennels and a 40,000- square-foot exercise yard. C.A.R.E.4Paws' ability to respond quickly to these needs is essential, which is made possible with 24/7 access to the Pet Refuge.C.A.R.E.4Paws' humane education program is called Paws Up For Pets. This unique initiative works with youth enrolled in afterschool-care programs in Santa Barbara County to promote compassion for animals and toward members of their own communities. In a series of classroom activities, children are hands-on with different animals. They learn how to care for pets and how to treat them with respect and kindness. The goal is for this new understanding of compassionate care to carry over into other parts of the children's lives, so that they learn to be kind to all living beings. Each year, we usually work with between 300-500 young students, and in 2026, our goal is to increase this number significantly. 1701333 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 35 0 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 CA X Isabelle Gullo 8059682273 PO Box 60524 Santa Barbara CA 93160 Christopher D Harris President 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathryn Courain Treasurer 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas Fisher Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Cam Gittler Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Cynthia Whelan Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Day Yeager Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kyle Kennedy Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Laura Sanders Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Alex Gomes Director 2.00 X 6850 0 0 Isabelle Gullo Executive Director 40.00 X 108750 0 0 115600 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 71962 1583637 1655599 Low cost veterinary se 676359 676359 676359 790 790 86162 71962 52238 33924 33924 Other income 8502 8502 8502 2375174 685651 0 33924 108750 65250 21750 21750 898269 709894 188375 54322 54322 70331 70331 58605 58605 191746 191746 80667 80667 96700 65179 31521 16494 16494 3415 3415 126 126 44920 44920 39133 39133 Direct Program Expenses 354651 354651 Auto Expenses 48177 48177 Utilities 14518 12781 1737 2080824 1701333 357741 21750 303751 672431 466 234644 70015 3443 3863 51306 474620 177091 309301 297529 15694 851605 1110838 69855 74969 8250 3039 78105 78008 X 589175 1006237 184325 26593 773500 1032830 851605 1110838 X 294350 -25400 -9620 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 931402 956024 1086552 1732025 1685960 6391963 931402 956024 1086552 1732025 1685960 6391963 6391963 211 256 2157 5994 790 9408 38479 65550 6759 8364 8502 127654 6529025 0.97900 0.96040 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 441472 174552 266920 33148 2539 30609 297529 2375174 0 2375174 0 2375174 2080824 0 2080824 0 2080824 X Happy Tails Event 158123 71962 86161 52238 158123 71962 86161 52238 52238 33923 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A copy of the 990 is sent via email to all board members to review and approve before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c There is inquiry of all employees and board members annually to disclose any possible conflicts of interest. In addition, the Board President and Treasurer review the general ledger for possible conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a There is an annual Executive Session to assess the Executive Director's compensation and performance. The Board uses the Fair Pay for Southern California Compensation and Benefits survey to inform its compensation decisions. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing and audited financial documents are made available upon request by contacting the Organization during normal business hours. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Fraud found in 2024 -9,620.