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Nonprofit · EIN 33-2747078

UNLEASH THE PAWS

Tax-exempt · TYLER, TX 75704

Financials

$85K$79K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNLEASH THE PAWS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$84,596$78,730$5,866$1,974$0$1,974
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$57,476
Program service revenue
$21,633
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$5,487

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$18,692
Travel
$8,624
Program services (functional)
$77,444
Management and general (functional)
$1,286

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,892
Total assets, end of year
$1,974
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,974
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,974
Gross receipts
$84,596
Employees
0
Volunteers
2
Year formed
2025
State of legal domicile
TX

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DONALD COOPEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
60$0
TOMASZ STREKOWSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JUSTIN AUGUSTINIBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
AGNIESZKA COOPERPRESIDENT
Officer
60$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1507 COUNTY ROAD 1147 S, TYLER, TX 75704-7215
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Donald Cooper, 1507 County Road 1147 S, Tyler, TX 75704
Signed the 990
Donald Cooper, President
Phone
(903) 279-6115

Mission

Animal rescue nonprofit dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of abandoned, neglected, and injured animals. The organization provides direct care, veterinary treatment, and adoption services to improve animal welfare and reduce euthanasia rates. It also supports community animal welfare through education, outreach, and assistance programs. Funding is obtained through donations, fundraising campaigns, and online media content that supports the care and housing of rescued animals.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUR ADOPTION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND PLACEMENT OF ABANDONED, NEGLECTED, AND INJURED ANIMALS INTO PERMANENT HOMES. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY CARE INCLUDING VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES, AND NECESSARY MEDICAL TREATMENT PRIOR TO ADOPTION. EACH ANIMAL IS BEHAVIORALLY EVALUATED TO SUPPORT APPROPRIATE MATCHING AND IMPROVE LONG-TERM PLACEMENT SUCCESS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, WE SUCCESSFULLY PLACED OVER 100 DOGS AND CATS INTO ADOPTIVE HOMES, ENSURING EACH PLACEMENT WAS CAREFULLY SCREENED TO PROMOTE STABILITY AND LIFELONG CARE.
    Expenses $67,747 · revenue $9,166
  • OUR TRANSPORT PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE SAFE RELOCATION OF RESCUED ANIMALS TO FOSTER HOMES, VETERINARY PARTNERS, AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AS NEEDED. OPERATING IN TEXAS, WHERE SHELTERS AND RESCUE SYSTEMS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY OVERWHELMED BY THE VOLUME OF ANIMALS IN NEED, WE ARE ABLE TO EXPAND OUR LIFESAVING CAPACITY BY PLACING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF OUR ANIMALS INTO OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTIVE HOMES AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS ALLOWS US TO MOVE ANIMALS MORE EFFICIENTLY INTO APPROPRIATE CARE SETTINGS WHERE ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIES MAY BE GREATER. TRANSPORT SERVICES INCLUDE COORDINATION, LOGISTICS, AND THE SAFE MOVEMENT OF ANIMALS REQUIRING URGENT PLACEMENT, MEDICAL CARE, OR TRANSFER TO RESCUE PARTNERS. THIS PROGRAM PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN INCREASING LIFESAVING OUTCOMES, REDUCING SHELTER OVERCROWDING, AND IMPROVING ADOPTION ACCESS BEYOND OUR IMMEDIATE REGION.
    Expenses $8,624 · revenue $12,467
  • OUR VIDEO PRODUCTION PROGRAM IS A CORE PART OF OUR ADOPTION STRATEGY. WE CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED VIDEOS FOR EACH ANIMAL IN OUR CARE THAT HIGHLIGHT BEHAVIOR, PERSONALITY, AND DAILY TEMPERAMENT. THESE VIDEOS ARE USED TO INCREASE ADOPTION VISIBILITY, IMPROVE MATCHING ACCURACY, AND SUPPORT MORE INFORMED ADOPTION DECISIONS. BY PROVIDING TRANSPARENT INSIGHT INTO EACH ANIMAL, THIS PROGRAM HELPS REDUCE RETURNS AND INCREASE SUCCESSFUL LONG-TERM PLACEMENTS. MEDIA CONTENT IS ALSO USED TO SUPPORT FUNDRAISING AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS THAT SUSTAIN RESCUE OPERATIONS. IN ADDITION, ONLINE MEDIA PLATFORMS GENERATE REVENUE THROUGH VIEWERSHIP, WHICH IS USED TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE MEDICAL CARE, HOUSING, AND ONGOING NEEDS OF THE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE.
    Expenses $1,073 · revenue $4,659

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for UNLEASH THE PAWS

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

IRS record

EIN
33-2747078
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,974
Income (IRS master file)
$84,596

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$84,596$78,730$1,974XML

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 33-2747078).

Questions about UNLEASH THE PAWS

What is the EIN of UNLEASH THE PAWS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNLEASH THE PAWS is 33-2747078.
Is UNLEASH THE PAWS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to UNLEASH THE PAWS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNLEASH THE PAWS 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 UNLEASH THE PAWS 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 UNLEASH THE PAWS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNLEASH THE PAWS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Donald Cooper.
Who are the officers and directors of UNLEASH THE PAWS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does UNLEASH THE PAWS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $84,596, expenses of $78,730 and total assets of $1,974 at year end.

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