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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0233785

PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC

Also known as PAWS, PAWS NY PAWS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NEW YORK, NY 10001

Financials

$964K$741K2022$761K$851K2023$773K$863K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$772,772$862,773-$90,001$809,500$0$809,500
June 30, 2024990$760,714$850,591-$89,877$889,856$0$889,856
June 30, 2023990$963,573$740,574$222,999$970,163$0$970,163
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$804,865
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$25,726
Net income from fundraising events
-$57,819
Other revenue
-$57,819

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$96,935
Other salaries and wages
$365,354
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$543,172
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,229
Accounting fees
$8,500
Occupancy
$47,635
Program services (functional)
$558,374
Management and general (functional)
$86,118
Fundraising (functional)
$218,281

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$889,856
Total assets, end of year
$809,500
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$809,500
Net assets without donor restrictions
$660,958
Net assets with donor restrictions
$148,542
Gross receipts
$830,591
Employees
10
Volunteers
700
Year formed
2008
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rachel HermanExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$96,935
Garry BuffChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Shari GoldTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Karin MagnusonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Shane ArtisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Juan R HernandezDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Janey PlaceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Julie StahlDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Danielle MazandiVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Rayna RobinsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rachel HermanExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$92,135
Garry BuffChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Shari GoldTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Karin MagnusonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Shane ArtisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Juan R HernandezDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Minji KimDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Janey PlaceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Julie StahlDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Danelle MazandiVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Rayna RobinsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rachel HermanExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$81,192
Shane ArtisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Juan R HernandezTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Minji KimDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Janey PlaceDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Julie StahlDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Danielle MazandiVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Garry BuffChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Shari GoldDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Karin MagnusonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
134 W 29TH ST RM 802, NEW YORK, NY 10001-0157
In care of
% RACHEL HERMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
PO Box 333, New York NY 10159
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
Rachel Herman, 30 Bayard Street, Apartment 4B, Brooklyn NY 11211
Signed the 990
Rachel Herman, Executive Director
Phone
(212) 203-4760
Return prepared by
Nawrocki Smith LLP

Mission

To deliver critical support that keeps people and their pets together, preserving the human-animal bond for individuals facing hardship.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Housecall Program - VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE PET CARE ASSISTANCE FOR OLDER ADULTS AND OTHER NEW YORKERS IN NEED, INCLUDING DOG WALKING, LITTER MAINTENANCE, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, AND OTHER ONGOING DAILY TASKS. BENEFITS APPROX 115 PEOPLE AND 140 PETS.
    Expenses $214,576
  • FOSTER AND EMERGENCY CARE - - PROVIDE TEMPORARY CARE FOR PETS WHOSE GUARDIANS ARE FACING MEDICAL CRISES. BENEFITS APPROX 41 PEOPLE AND 52 PETS.
    Expenses $136,084
  • Pet Pantry - Distributed pet food and supplies to New Yorkers and pets in need.
    Expenses $88,852
  • Vet Care - - WE TRANSPORT PETS TO THE VET AND ALSO HELP PAY FOR BOTH WELLNESS AND EMERGENCY CARE FOR PETS IN NEED. Last year we assisted with 177 visits for pets who would otherwise not have access to vet care.
    Expenses $81,842
  • Other Program Service
    Expenses $30,575
  • REFERRAL NETWORK PROGRAM - CONNECTS NEW YORKERS TOFREE AND LOW-COST RESOURCES.
    Expenses $6,445

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
80-0233785
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
2012
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$809,500
Income (IRS master file)
$830,591

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
July 9, 2012
Reinstated
Effective July 15, 2012

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
990June 2025$772,772$862,773$809,500XML
990June 2024$760,714$850,591$889,856XML
990June 2023$963,573$740,574$970,163XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: Rachel Herman
December 31, 2010≤ $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 80-0233785).

Questions about PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC

What is the EIN of PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC is 80-0233785.
Is PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective July 15, 2012.
Are donations to PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT 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 PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC 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 PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC 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 PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC?
The 990-N for 2010 names Rachel Herman.
Who are the officers and directors of PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,935 (Rachel Herman, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $772,772, expenses of $862,773 and total assets of $809,500 at year end.

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