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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3216020

PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE

Tax-exempt · FALLBROOK, CA 92088

Financials

$88K$88K2023$98K$88K2024$91K$99K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$90,957$98,716-$7,759$68,680$3,736$64,944
December 31, 2024990-EZ$98,162$87,790$10,372$76,834$4,131$72,703
December 31, 2023990-EZ$87,756$87,680$76$65,681$3,350$62,331
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Program service revenue
$90,957

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$98,716
Program services (functional)
$98,716

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$76,834
Total assets, end of year
$68,680
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,736
Net assets, end of year
$64,944
Cash, savings and investments
$45,580
Gross receipts
$90,957

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NEGAR MIRGOLIPresident42$0
MARTIN LLOYDSecretary30$0
LIZ LOVELLDirector2$0
BETH GRAYVice President7$0
KAREN EPLERDirector20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NEGAR MIRGOLIPresident42$0
MARTIN LLOYDSecretary30$0
LIZ LOVELLDirector2$0
BETH GRAYVice President7$0
KAREN EPLERDirector20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NEGAR MIRGOLIPresident40$0
MARTIN LLOYDSecretary20$0
WILLIAM LOPEZSecretary2$0
BETH GRAYVice President8$0
TERRI DILLONChairman2$0
KAREN EPLERTreasurer2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1868, FALLBROOK, CA 92088-1868
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
246 Coralwood Ct, Chula Vista CA 91910
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Negar Mirgoli, 246 Coralwood Ct, Chula Vista CA 91910
Signed the 990-EZ
NEGAR MIRGOLI, President & CEO
Phone
(619) 200-8363
Return prepared by
LEE JASSO & ASSOCIATES PC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-3216020 or by the name PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE IS DEDICATED IN RESCUEING DOGS FROM SHELTERS WHEN THEY ARE AT RISK OF BEING EUTHANIZED, AS WELL AS ABANDONED, ABUSED, AND STRAY DOGS IN BOTH THE U.S. AND TIJUANA/ROSARITO AREAS. PAWS4THOUGHT IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE NUMBER OF DOGS WHO ARE AT RISK OF BEING EUTHANIZED OR ARE LEFT HURT AND/OR ABANDONED EACH AND EVERY DAY. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO RESCUE AND REHABLITATE THESE DOGS IN LOVING FOSTER HOMES UNTIL THEY ARE ADOPTED INTO THEIR PERMANENT "FUR-EVER" HOMES. WE ALSO FOCUS ON EDUCATING THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING INFORMATION ON RESCUE PROCEDURES, AND WE CONDUCT LOW COST AND FREE SPAY/NEUTER EVENTS TO THOSE WHO NEED THESE SERVICES.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE IS DEDICATED IN RESCUEING DOGS FROM SHELTERS WHEN THEY ARE AT RISK OF BEING EUTHANIZED, AS WELL AS ABANDONED, ABUSED, AND STRAY DOGS IN BOTH THE U.S. AND TIJUANA/ROSARITO,MEXICO AREAS. PAWS4THOUGHT IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE NUMBER OF DOGS WHO ARE AT RISK OF BEING EUTHANIZED OR ARE LEFT HURT AND/OR ABANDONED EACH AND EVERY DAY. OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO RESCUE AND REHABLITATE THESE DOGS IN LOVING FOSTER HOMES UNTIL THEY ARE ADOPTED INTO THEIR PERMANENT "FUR-EVER" HOMES. WE ALSO FOCUS ON EDUCATING THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING INFORMATION ON RESCUE PROCEDURES, AND WE CONDUCT LOW COST AND FREE SPAY/NEUTER EVENTS TO THOSE WHO NEED THESE SERVICES.DURING 2025 WE PLACED VIA ADOPTION 57 DOGS TO LOVING CARING FAMILIES. WE RESCUED A TOTAL OF 94 DOGS IN 2025.
    Expenses $98,716

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-3216020
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$68,680
Income (IRS master file)
$90,957

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$90,957$98,716$68,680XML
990-EZDecember 2024$98,162$87,790$76,834XML
990-EZDecember 2023$87,756$87,680$65,681XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Negar Mirgoli
December 31, 2019≤ $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 81-3216020).

Questions about PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE

What is the EIN of PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE is 81-3216020.
Is PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE 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 PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE 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 PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE?
The 990-N for 2019 names Negar Mirgoli.
Who are the officers and directors of PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PAWS4THOUGHT ANIMAL RESCUE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,957, expenses of $98,716 and total assets of $68,680 at year end.

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