Nonprofit · EIN 47-2302499
PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS
Tax-exempt · GILBERT, AZ 85297
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $612,915 | $527,071 | $85,844 | $473,114 | $624 | $472,490 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $465,624 | $450,437 | $15,187 | $386,646 | $0 | $386,646 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $397,657 | $320,071 | $77,586 | $396,683 | $25,224 | $371,459 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $518,312
- Program service revenue
- $92,948
- Investment income
- $7,388
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$35
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,733
- Other revenue
- -$5,733
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $705
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $78,577
- Other salaries and wages
- $224,818
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $329,665
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,693
- Occupancy
- $15,988
- Travel
- $8,549
- Depreciation
- $24,954
- Program services (functional)
- $359,379
- Management and general (functional)
- $95,278
- Fundraising (functional)
- $72,414
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $386,646
- Total assets, end of year
- $473,114
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $624
- Net assets, end of year
- $472,490
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $63,696
- Publicly traded securities
- $48,070
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $472,490
- Gross receipts
- $635,134
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 160
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOSHA THARP-GAITANIS | CEO Officer | 40 | $78,577 |
| TREVA GRIFFIN | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| REBECA LOPEZ | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICK WOOLFOLK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RACHAEL MCKINNEY | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 6 | $0 |
| DONNA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE KUCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOSHA THARP-GAITANIS | CEO Officer | 40 | $71,221 |
| TREVA GRIFFIN | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| REBECA LOPEZ | SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICK WOOLFOLK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RACHAEL MCKINNEY | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 6 | $0 |
| DONNA JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE KUCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOSHA THARP-GAITANIS | CEO Officer | 40 | $53,053 |
| TREVA GRIFFIN | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 6 | $0 |
| REBECA LOPEZ | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GEORGE RAMBOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICK WOOLFOLK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RACHAEL MCKINNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3317 S HIGLEY RD, GILBERT, AZ 85297-5436
- In care of
- % TOSHA THARP
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 4140 E Baseline Road, Mesa AZ 85206
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TOSHA THARP-GAITANIS, 3317 S HIGLEY RD 114-778, GILBERT, AZ 85297
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Tosha Tharp, 19137 E Kingbird Drive, Queen Creek AZ 85142
- Signed the 990
- TOSHA THARP-GAITANIS, CEO
- Phone
- (480) 353-7833
- Website
- www.pawsitivefriendships.org
- Return prepared by
- T CARMICHAEL PC
Mission
HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS THROUGH PET THERAPY AND ADAPTIVE ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- We worked with over 160 specially trained pets and their volunteer handlers and partnered with more than 40 special education schools and adult day programs. We served 2,600+ children and adults throughout Maricopa County and Tucson with a variety of special needs, helping them achieve their individual goals through interactive adaptive activities.Expenses $359,379 · grants $705 · revenue $92,948
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
- 47-2302499
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $473,114
- Income (IRS master file)
- $635,134
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $612,915 | $527,071 | $473,114 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $465,624 | $450,437 | $386,646 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $397,657 | $320,071 | $396,683 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $352,729 | $264,273 | $293,873 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Tosha Tharp | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 47-2302499).
Questions about PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS
- What is the EIN of PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS is 47-2302499.
- Is PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS 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 PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS 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 PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS 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 PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TOSHA THARP-GAITANIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,577 (TOSHA THARP-GAITANIS, CEO).
- How much revenue does PAWSITIVE FRIENDSHIPS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $612,915, expenses of $527,071 and total assets of $473,114 at year end.
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