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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4706945

PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC

Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NV 89119

Financials

$268K$209K2023$210K$241K2024$226K$228K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$225,980$227,922-$1,942$302,746$57$302,689
December 31, 2024990$210,374$240,832-$30,458$306,383$1,752$304,631
December 31, 2023990$267,876$208,594$59,282$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$185,843
Program service revenue
$32,625
Investment income
$26
Net income from fundraising events
$7,707
Net income from sales of inventory
-$1,979
Other revenue
$7,486

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,728
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,025
Occupancy
$104,925
Program services (functional)
$199,225
Management and general (functional)
$24,954
Fundraising (functional)
$3,743

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$306,383
Total assets, end of year
$302,746
Total liabilities, end of year
$57
Net assets, end of year
$302,689
Net assets without donor restrictions
$302,689
Gross receipts
$232,378
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
NV

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa NovelliPresident
Officer
40$0
Michael NovelliVP
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa NovelliPresident
Officer
40$0
Michael NovelliVice President
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MelissaNovelli
Officer
35$0
MichaelNovelli
Officer
25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2200 PAMA LN, LAS VEGAS, NV 89119-4734
In care of
% MELISSA NOVELLI
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Melissa Sosin Novelli, 2200 E Pama Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Signed the 990
Melissa Sosin Novelli, Officer
Phone
(702) 580-7066
990-N for 2016 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Melissa Sosin-Novelli, 7903 Elk Mountain Street, Las Vegas NV 89113. Mailing address: 7903 Elk Mountain Street, Las Vegas NV 89113.
Return prepared by
JOHNS COLLOTTA WHITE GP

Mission

Here at Pawtastic Friends, we are committed to a single goal; we strive to make the world a better place for our furry friends. We are a private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing programs to abandoned dogs. Our hope and mission is to help as many dogs acclimate to finding their forever home.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Through the Pawtastic Friends Enrichment Training Scholarship Programs, our goal is to prepare homeless dogs for adoption, giving them the skills and confidence they need to thrive in their furever homes. In the meantime, we ensure they are surrounded with love by providing toys, food, medical care, and supplies to keep them comfortable and happy until they find their families.
    Expenses $199,225 · grants $2,728 · revenue $32,625

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-4706945
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$302,746
Income (IRS master file)
$232,378

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$225,980$227,922$302,746XML
990December 2024$210,374$240,832$306,383XML
990December 2023$267,876$208,594$0XML
990December 2022$179,634$112,219$0IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Melissa Sosin-Novelli
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
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 81-4706945).

Questions about PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC

What is the EIN of PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC is 81-4706945.
Is PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PAWTASTIC FRIENDS 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 PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC 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 PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC 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 PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Melissa Sosin Novelli.
Who are the officers and directors of PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PAWTASTIC FRIENDS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $225,980, expenses of $227,922 and total assets of $302,746 at year end.

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