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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0593176

PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS

Tax-exempt · LAKEVILLE, MN 55044

Financials

$265K$316K2023$224K$314K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$224,142$313,939-$89,797$191,018$639$190,379
June 30, 2024990$265,037$316,332-$51,295$281,311$1,124$280,187
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$193,180
Program service revenue
$15,464
Investment income
$2,268
Net income from fundraising events
$13,230
Other revenue
$13,230

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$73,399
Other salaries and wages
$108,384
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$202,338
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,890
Occupancy
$34,655
Travel
$7,381
Depreciation
$4,415
Program services (functional)
$261,654
Management and general (functional)
$49,293
Fundraising (functional)
$2,992

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$281,311
Total assets, end of year
$191,018
Total liabilities, end of year
$639
Net assets, end of year
$190,379
Land, buildings and equipment
$15,701
Net assets without donor restrictions
$190,379
Gross receipts
$227,331
Employees
4
Volunteers
40
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
MN

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LINDA BALLEXEC. DIR/SE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$66,200$7,199
ANGELA DIEHLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
ABIGAIL PETERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
AUDREY BERGSTROMMEMBER AT-LA
Trustee or director
3$0$0
KARIN GOTTMEMBER AT-LA
Trustee or director
3$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LINDA BALLEXEC. DIR/SE
Trustee or director, Officer
40$67,695$6,552
ANGELA DIEHLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
ALAN TENENHOLTZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
AUDREY BERGSTROMMEMBER AT-LA
Trustee or director
3$0$0
ABIGAIL PETERSONMEMBER AT-LA
Trustee or director
3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9877 234TH ST E, LAKEVILLE, MN 55044-8299
In care of
% LINDA BALL
Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
5312 South Park Drive, Savage MN 55378
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LINDA BALL, 9877 234TH STREET EAST, LAKEVILLE, MN 55044
Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
Linda Ball, 5312 South Park Drive, Savage MN 55378
Signed the 990
LINDA BALL, EXEC. DIR/SECRETARY
Phone
(952) 226-2063
Return prepared by
CUMMINGS KEEGAN & CO PLLP

Mission

PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS' (PAWPADS) MISSION IS TO FACILITATE THE POWER OF THE HUMAN-CANINE BOND, AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF OTHERS, THROUGH THE PROCESS OF TRAINING ASSISTANCE DOGS AND THE OUTCOME OF PLACING THEM WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUR PROCESS, WHICH IS WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE, IS ACHIEVED THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS THAT UTILIZES THE POWER OF THE HUMAN-CANINE BOND AS AN EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENTIAL AND THERAPEUTIC OPPORTUNITY. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS WE HAVE WORKED WITH STUDENTS AT ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION, YOUTH AT-RISK, FEDERAL PRISON INMATES, VETERANS WITH PTSD AND OTHERS BY PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS STRONGER EMOTIONAL REGULATION, BETTER COMMUNICATION, PARENTING AND ADVOCACY SKILLS ALONG WITH A SOLID EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. OUR OUTCOME HAS PLACED EXCEPTIONAL DOGS THAT BENEFIT NUMEROUS POPULATIONS INCLUDING SERVICE DOGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, DIABETIC ALERT DOGS FOR TYPE-1 DIABETICS, FACILITY DOGS IN SCHOOLS (SCHOOL RESOURCE DOGS), SENIOR LIVING CENTERS (SENIOR RESOURCE DOGS) AND THOSE THAT WORK WITHIN THE LEGAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (SURVIVOR SUPPORT DOGS). DURING FY 2024, PAWPADS: "CONTINUED TO TRAIN AND PREPARE DOGS FOR PLACEMENT, INCLUDING SERVICE DOGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, DIABETIC ALERT DOGS AND FACILITY DOGS; MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OF 12 SERVICE DOGS IN-TRAINING. "FACILITATED A SCHOOL RESOURCE DOG WORKSHOP FOR PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS/TEACHERS AND HOSTED 2 SERVICE DAYS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. "PLACED 2 DOGS IN THEIR FULL-TIME CAREERS - ONE AS A SUCCESSOR DOG, AFTER THEIR FIRST PLACED DOG PASSED AWAY AT 13 YEARS OF AGE, WITH A VETERAN AND ONE AS A SCHOOL RESOURCE DOG. "BROUGHT FIVE NEW PUPPIES INTO THE PROGRAM. "PARTICIPATED IN ASSISTANCE DOGS INTERNATIONAL (ADI) CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS, PREPARED FOR 2026 ACCREDIDATION VISIT. LIKE MANY SMALL NONPROFITS, PAWPADS FACED AN INCREDIBLY CHALLENGING FY 2024. THE SOCIO-POLITICAL IMPACT WAS PROFOUND AND THEN, ON TOP OF THAT, WE EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF ONE OF OUR MAJOR DONORS FOLLOWING A CHANGE IN THEIR FUNDING PRIORITIES, THE DEPARTURE OF A KEY EMPLOYEE, AND THE HEARTBREAKING LOSS OF TWO OF OUR REMARKABLE DOGS - ONE IN TRAINING TO BECOME A SERVICE DOG AND OUR BELOVED AMBASSADOR DOG. EACH OF THESE LOSSES, IN DIFFERENT WAYS, TOOK A TOLL ON OUR PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, AND COMMUNITY. THANKS TO RESPONSIBLE FISCAL MANAGEMENT IN PRIOR YEARS, PAWPADS WAS ABLE TO COVER THE DEFICIT WITH CARRY-OVER FUNDS WHILE WE STABILIZED OPERATIONS. IN 2025, WE MADE INTENTIONAL CHANGES TO STRENGTHEN SUSTAINABILITY - DIVERSIFYING OUR REVENUE STREAMS, RE-ENGAGING DONORS, AND IMPROVING PROGRAM EFFICIENCY. THOSE EFFORTS ARE ALREADY SHOWING MEASURABLE RESULTS: AS OF THIS FISCAL YEAR, OUR INCOME HAS INCREASED BY NEARLY 87% COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR. WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT THESE STRATEGIC ADJUSTMENTS WILL CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN PAWPADS' FINANCIAL HEALTH AND ENSURE OUR MISSION ENDURES FOR YEARS TO COME.
    Expenses $261,654 · revenue $15,464

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0593176
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
2007
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$191,018
Income (IRS master file)
$227,331

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$224,142$313,939$191,018XML
990June 2024$265,037$316,332$281,311XML
990June 2023$307,572$308,542$333,733IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2008
Officer: Linda Ball
June 30, 2009≤ $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 51-0593176).

Questions about PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS

What is the EIN of PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS is 51-0593176.
Is PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS 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 PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LINDA BALL.
Who are the officers and directors of PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,200 (LINDA BALL, EXEC. DIR/SE).
How much revenue does PAWSITIVE PERSPECTIVES ASSISTANCE DOGS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $224,142, expenses of $313,939 and total assets of $191,018 at year end.

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