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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1916812

SOUTHERN PAWS INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · RINGWOOD, NJ 07456

Financials

$235K$285K2023$191K$217K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHERN PAWS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$190,639$216,542-$25,903$47,070$10,751$36,319
December 31, 2023990$235,180$284,604-$49,424$74,951$12,729$62,222
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$123,189
Program service revenue
$66,840
Investment income
$20
Net income from fundraising events
-$3,959
Net income from gaming
$4,549
Other revenue
$590

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$12,000
Other salaries and wages
$5,760
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$22,771
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$36,700
Travel
$7,839
Depreciation
$2,366
Program services (functional)
$150,214
Management and general (functional)
$66,328

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$74,951
Total assets, end of year
$47,070
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,751
Net assets, end of year
$36,319
Land, buildings and equipment
$26,031
Net assets without donor restrictions
$36,319
Gross receipts
$216,373
Employees
9
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
NJ

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY GARDENIEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$12,000
CASEY FLINNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LINDA MIELEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LORRAINE GARDENIERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY GARDENIEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$28,800
CASEY FLINNPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LINDA MIELEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LORRAINE GARDENIERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 174, RINGWOOD, NJ 07456-0174
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ASHLEY GARDENIER, PO BOX 174, RINGWOOD, NJ 07456
Signed the 990
ASHLEY GARDENIER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(973) 556-5885
Return prepared by
MALESARDI QUACKENBUSH SWIFT & CO LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE NEEDED HOMES FOR DOGS FROM THE SOUTHERN REGION OF THE UNITED STATES AND IMPROVE SHELTER LIFE IN THE SOUTH. THROUGH ITS ADOPTION PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO LINK RESCUE DOGS IN NEED OF LOVING AND APPROVED HOMES WITH THE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE THEM IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF THE UNITED STATES. IN ADDITION, THE RELATIONSHIPS ESTABLISHED WITH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT RESCUE GROUPS USED DURING THE ADOPTION PROCESS ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THE SOUTHERN SHELTERS ARE IN NEED OF.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ADOPTION PROGRAM - TO PROVIDE NEEDED HOMES FOR DOGS FROM THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES AND IMPROVE SHELTER LIFE IN THE SOUTH.
    Expenses $137,766 · revenue $64,642
  • TRAINING SERVICES - AT OUR CUTTING EDGE DOG TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, WE ARE DEDICATED TO SHAPING WELL-ROUNDED COMPANIONS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES AND A DEEP UNDERESTANDING OF CANINE BEHAVIOR. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING DOGS AND THEIR OWNERS BUILD STRONG, POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH EFFECTIVE AND POSITIVE TRAINING TECHNIQUES. WITH THE HELP OF OUR EXPERT TRAINERS, WE CAN ACCOMPANY YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY OF LEARNING, GROWTH AND TAIL WAGGING FUN WITH YOUR PUP.
    Expenses $12,448 · revenue $2,198

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1916812
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$47,070
Income (IRS master file)
$216,373

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2017
Posted by the IRS
March 3, 2020
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2017

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$190,639$216,542$47,070XML
990December 2023$235,180$284,604$74,951XML
990December 2022$364,433$368,555$122,377IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 47-1916812).

Questions about SOUTHERN PAWS INC

What is the EIN of SOUTHERN PAWS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN PAWS INC is 47-1916812.
Is SOUTHERN PAWS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2017.
Are donations to SOUTHERN PAWS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHERN PAWS 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 SOUTHERN PAWS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUTHERN PAWS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN PAWS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ASHLEY GARDENIER.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN PAWS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,000 (ASHLEY GARDENIER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SOUTHERN PAWS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $190,639, expenses of $216,542 and total assets of $47,070 at year end.

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