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Nonprofit · EIN 22-2512671

PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · WAKEFIELD, MA 01880

Financials

$175K$148K2022$199K$144K2023$197K$159K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990-EZ$196,612$158,730$37,882$358,865$11,805$347,060
September 30, 2024990-EZ$199,121$144,349$54,772$314,338$11,260$303,078
September 30, 2023990-EZ$175,075$148,114$26,961$242,652$6,686$235,966
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$129,341
Membership dues
$285
Program service revenue
$59,484
Investment income
$1,746
Net income from fundraising events
$4,099
Other revenue
$1,657

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$300
Occupancy
$38,570
Printing, publications and postage
$243
Other expenses
$119,617
Program services (functional)
$137,234

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$314,338
Total assets, end of year
$358,865
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,805
Net assets, end of year
$347,060
Cash, savings and investments
$350,446
Gross receipts
$196,612

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUSAN DIMEOPRESIDENT40$0
JEAN WOODLEYTREASURER10$0
ROBIN GORFINESECRETARY10$0
KRISTIN BOISVERTDIRECTOR10$0
NICK MORANODIRECTOR10$0
ELIZABETH WALLISDIRECTOR10$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUSAN DIMEOPRESIDENT40$0
JEAN WOODLEYTREASURER10$0
TIM LAWLERSECRETARY10$0
KRISTIN BOISVERTDIRECTOR10$0
NICK MORANODIRECTOR10$0
ELIZABETH WALLISDIRECTOR10$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUSAN DIMEOPRESIDENT40$0
TIM LAWLERVICE PRESIDENT10$0
JEAN WOODLEYTREASURER10$0
JANE WALKERSECRETARY10$0
KRISTIN MCMAHONDIRECTOR10$0
NICK MORANODIRECTOR10$0
ELIZABETH WALLISDIRECTOR10$0
KATHRYN COSTELLODIRECTOR10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
383R LOWELL STREET, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-6316
Signed the 990-EZ
ROBIN GORFINE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(551) 800-7297
Return prepared by
Collins Accounting and Tax Associates

Mission

PAWS IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER, NON-PROFIT ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND WELL-BEING OF ALL DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND WILDLIFE, AND FOSTER GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF ANIMAL WELFARE AND ANIMAL RIGHTS THROUGH EDUCATION.

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MEDICAL CARE PROGRAM - PROVIDE SICK EXAMS, DENTAL EXAMS, DIAGNOSTICS, AND OTHERMEDICAL CARE TO ENSURE STRAY AND SURRENDERED ANIMALS ARE HEALTHY AND HAVEA CHANCE AT FOREVER HOMES.
    Expenses $47,766
  • ADOPTION PROGRAM - PROVIDE SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINATIONS, TESTING, AND FOSTER CARE FOR ADOPTABLE ANIMALS UNTIL APPROPRIATE HOMES CAN BE FOUND.
    Expenses $70,771
  • HUMANE EDUCATION PROGRAM - SPONSOR WONDERS OF ANIMAL LIFE LECTURES, KIND NEWS SUBSCRIPTIONS,& OTHER OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP PROVIDE HUMANE EDUCATION AWARENESS TO WAKEFIELD STUDENTS ANDPEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $18,697

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
22-2512671
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
1985
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$358,865
Income (IRS master file)
$196,612

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$196,612$158,730$358,865XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$199,121$144,349$314,338XML
990-EZSeptember 2023$175,075$148,114$242,652XML
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS

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 22-2512671).

Questions about PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY INC is 22-2512671.
Is PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY 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 PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $196,612, expenses of $158,730 and total assets of $358,865 at year end.

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