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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3127448

PURRFECT PALS

Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, WA 98223

Financials

$3M$1.7M2023$2.3M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PURRFECT PALS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,256,495$1,847,321$409,174$4,195,972$159,605$4,036,367
December 31, 2023990$3,044,353$1,707,128$1,337,225$3,757,159$462,440$3,294,719
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,950,035
Program service revenue
$42,555
Investment income
$115,566
Net income from fundraising events
$143,959
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,901
Other revenue
$148,339

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$111,198
Other salaries and wages
$689,546
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$903,834
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$995
Accounting fees
$20,500
Occupancy
$38,786
Travel
$3,203
Depreciation
$96,424
Program services (functional)
$1,304,126
Management and general (functional)
$365,413
Fundraising (functional)
$177,782

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,757,159
Total assets, end of year
$4,195,972
Total liabilities, end of year
$159,605
Net assets, end of year
$4,036,367
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,000,143
Publicly traded securities
$1,277,647
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,380,032
Net assets with donor restrictions
$656,335
Gross receipts
$2,306,725
Employees
34
Volunteers
289
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
WA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROL LAMAREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 7/12/2024
Officer
40$82,000
KATHLEEN OLSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS OF 7/13/2024
Officer
20$38,028
JAMES PETTSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
WHITNEY WHITWORTHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
HEATHER TORRETTASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MATTHEW CALNEKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KATHY CENTALABOARD MEMBER /FOUNDER
Trustee or director
2$0
ORNA SAMUELLYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TONI ZONNEVELDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SHON CHAFFINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALISHA HENDRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHLEEN OLSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$70,000
JAMES PETTSPRESIDENT START JULY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MEG BRUNNERPRESIDENT UNTIL JULY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
WHITNEY WHITWORTHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
HEATHER TORRETTASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MATTHEW CALNEKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KATHY CENTALABOARD MEMBER/FOUNDER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALISHA HENDRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ORNA SAMUELLYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TONI ZONNEVELDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SUZANNE LEEBOARD MEMBER UNTIL OCTOBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARY WARSINSKEBOARD MEMBER UNTIL SEPTEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
230 MCRAE RD NE, ARLINGTON, WA 98223-9630
In care of
% KATHLEEN V CENTALA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KELSEY KOHLWES, 230 MCRAE RD NE, ARLINGTON, WA 98223
Signed the 990
KELSEY KOHLWES, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Phone
(360) 652-9611
Return prepared by
EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA

Mission

THROUGH PLACEMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS, PARTNERING WITH OTHER SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS, PURRFECT PALS WORKS TO END CAT HOMELESSNESS IN THE PUGET SOUND REGION WITH A FOCUS ON SPECIAL NEEDS CATS. RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED FOR LOW INCOME CAT OWNERS TO KEEP THEIR PETS, BUT CATS ARE ACCEPTED FROM OWNERS WHEN IT IS THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CAT RESCUE: ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLINIC FUNCTIONS INCLUDE SURGERIES IN-HOUSE AS WELL AS OUTSIDE VETS, VET EXAMS, AND ROUTINE VET CARE. ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH SHELTER FUNCTIONS INCLUDE CARE OF THE SANCTUARY CATS AND CATS OFF-SITE. THE FOCUS IS ON SPECIAL NEEDS CATS.
    Expenses $991,751
  • SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHER PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES VOUCHERS FOR FREE FELINE SPAY/NEUTER TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $72,831
  • ADOPTIONS ADOPTION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THOSE ASSOCIATED WITH THE OFF-SITE EVENTS AND LOCATIONS. ACTIVITIES WITH THE FOSTER PROGRAM AND RESTRICTED FUND PROGRAMS ARE ALSO INCLUDED.
    Expenses $239,544 · revenue $42,555

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-3127448
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
1991
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,195,972
Income (IRS master file)
$2,306,725

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,256,495$1,847,321$4,195,972IRS
990December 2023$3,044,353$1,707,128$3,757,159XML
990December 2022$1,164,402$1,550,898$2,497,535IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 94-3127448).

Questions about PURRFECT PALS

What is the EIN of PURRFECT PALS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PURRFECT PALS is 94-3127448.
Is PURRFECT PALS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to PURRFECT PALS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PURRFECT PALS 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 PURRFECT PALS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PURRFECT PALS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PURRFECT PALS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KELSEY KOHLWES.
Who are the officers and directors of PURRFECT PALS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,000 (CAROL LAMAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 7/12/2024).
How much revenue does PURRFECT PALS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,256,495, expenses of $1,847,321 and total assets of $4,195,972 at year end.

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