Nonprofit · EIN 46-5113396
PAWS OF WAR INC
Tax-exempt · NESCONSET, NY 11767
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,996,341 | $5,657,881 | $2,338,460 | $8,001,642 | $337,555 | $7,664,087 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,146,138 | $4,793,940 | $1,352,198 | $5,656,435 | $311,672 | $5,344,763 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,177,729 | $4,057,426 | $120,303 | $4,322,679 | $328,289 | $3,994,390 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,653,301
- Program service revenue
- $27,162
- Investment income
- $303,385
- Royalties
- $17,191
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $108,233
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,698
- Other revenue
- $12,493
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $33,619
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $252,323
- Other salaries and wages
- $910,003
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,321,824
- Professional fundraising fees
- $103,664
- Accounting fees
- $114,778
- Occupancy
- $245,225
- Travel
- $47,562
- Depreciation
- $74,682
- Program services (functional)
- $5,014,735
- Management and general (functional)
- $210,265
- Fundraising (functional)
- $432,881
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,656,435
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,001,642
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $337,555
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,664,087
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $822,216
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,850,864
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,664,087
- Gross receipts
- $9,724,882
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT MISSERI | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $200,769 | $40,830 |
| DEREK B CARTWRIGHT | Coordinator | 40 | $126,716 | $0 |
| HARRY STOLBERG | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WALLS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN AMATO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN KEATS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BARNETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL FARDELLA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT MISSERI | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $179,616 | $39,385 |
| DEREK B CARTWRIGHT | Coordinator | 40 | $117,200 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SOFARELLI | Manager | 40 | $105,000 | $0 |
| HARRY STOLBERG | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WALLS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN AMATO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN KEATS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BARNETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL FARDELLA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT MISSERI | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $168,558 | $28,539 |
| HARRY STOLBERG | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WALLS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN AMATO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN KEATS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BARNETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL FARDELLA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 127 SMITHTOWN BLVD, NESCONSET, NY 11767-1736
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROBERT MISSERI, 127 SMITHTOWN BLVD, NESCONSET, NY 11767
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT MISSERI, President
- Phone
- (631) 406-6595
- Website
- https://pawsofwar.org
- Return prepared by
- FUOCO GROUP LLP
Mission
To rescue, train and place shelter dogs to serve and provide independence to our veterans & first responders that suffer the traumatic effects of war, and provide essential and supportive services to our heroes in need.
Program accomplishments
- Dog Training and MedicalThe Organization provides Service Dog training at no cost for veterans and first responders. The organization uses dogs rescued from high kill shelters, puppy mills and other tragic circumstances. Veterans and first responders work together as a team and undergo specialized training for the dog to perform specific service tasks for their owner. This training method takes longer, and is more expensive than other methods but embodies our motto of helping both ends of the leash. The Organization also trains therapy dogs that go to veteran homes, nursing homes and special needs camps to provide the happiness that only a dogs can bring. The handlers of these therapy dogs are veterans and first responders. The organization provides a no cost mobile veterinary clinic for the pets of Veterans and First Responders who may be unable to afford or get to a veterinarian on their own. This clinic provides wellness exams, vaccines, microchipping and basic veterinary care.Expenses $5,014,735 · grants $33,619
- War Torn PupsWhen U.S. Military are deployed overseas, they sometimes find stray or abandoned dogs and cats. Many times strong bonds are formed with these animals desperate for food, safety and attention and the soldiers who care for them. There is no military process for deployed troops to get these animals that the soldiers love so much back to. the states, that is where the War Torn pups and cats program comes in. We have rescue partners around the world who can get these animals to safety from their location, receive the required veterinary care and do the complex paperwork to get these animals to the soldiers home in the U.S an reunite them.
- Vets to VetsThe Organization provides veterinary care for the pets of Veterans and First Responders on fixed or with low incomes. Through this program the Organization also provides pet food and other resources so Veterans and First Responders can take care of their pets who are many times their lifeline.
- Humane WarriorsThe Organization finds neglected horses or horses in kill pens, gets them to our rescue ranch and rehabilitates them and trains them to provide equine therapy for veterans and first responders.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-5113396
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,001,642
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,724,882
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,996,341 | $5,657,881 | $8,001,642 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,146,138 | $4,793,940 | $5,656,435 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,177,729 | $4,057,426 | $4,322,679 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,157,490 | $3,428,533 | $4,133,978 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 46-5113396).
Questions about PAWS OF WAR INC
- What is the EIN of PAWS OF WAR INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PAWS OF WAR INC is 46-5113396.
- Is PAWS OF WAR INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to PAWS OF WAR INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PAWS OF WAR 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 PAWS OF WAR 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 PAWS OF WAR INC 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 PAWS OF WAR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBERT MISSERI.
- Who are the officers and directors of PAWS OF WAR INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $200,769 (ROBERT MISSERI, President).
- How much revenue does PAWS OF WAR INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,996,341, expenses of $5,657,881 and total assets of $8,001,642 at year end.
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