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Nonprofit · EIN 20-8254202

CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC

Tax-exempt · WAXHAW, NC 28173

Financials

$102K$69K2023$82K$92K2024$126K$105K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$126,086$105,403$20,683$135,336$0$135,336
December 31, 2024990-EZ$81,882$91,544-$9,662$114,653$0$114,653
December 31, 2023990-EZ$102,316$69,061$33,255$124,315$0$124,315
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$49,133
Program service revenue
$75,308
Investment income
$3
Other revenue
$1,642

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Other expenses
$105,403
Program services (functional)
$105,403

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$114,653
Total assets, end of year
$135,336
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$135,336
Cash, savings and investments
$135,336
Gross receipts
$126,086

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robin EssenmacherPresident60$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robin EssenmacherPresident60$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robin EssenmacherPresident60$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 365, WAXHAW, NC 28173-1045
In care of
% ROBIN ESSENMACHER
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
PO Box 365, Waxhaw NC 28173
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Robin Essenmacher, 6001 Casswell Circle, Matthews NC 28104
Signed the 990-EZ
Robin Essenmacher, President
Phone
(704) 916-9138

Mission

To rescue, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned and abused dogs and cats. All animals are kept in foster homes and we hold weekly adoption events.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Carolina Paws was able to rescue over 400 animals
    Expenses $105,403

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
20-8254202
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$135,336
Income (IRS master file)
$126,086

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$126,086$105,403$135,336XML
990-EZDecember 2024$81,882$91,544$114,653XML
990-EZDecember 2023$102,316$69,061$124,315XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Robin Essenmacher
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8254202).

Questions about CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC

What is the EIN of CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC is 20-8254202.
Is CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC?
The 990-N for 2017 names Robin Essenmacher.
Who are the officers and directors of CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CAROLINA PET ADOPTION AND WELFARE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $126,086, expenses of $105,403 and total assets of $135,336 at year end.

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