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Paws And Effect

  • Black Mtn, NC
  • Tax-exempt since March 2009
  • EIN: 20-5122966

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Animal-Related / Animal Protection and Welfare (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$32.9k (2023)

Expenses
$36.1k (2023)

Total Assets
$15.3k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$7.53k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$32,857
Expenses
$36,074
Net Income
-$3,217
Net Assets
$7,820
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,738
84.4%
Program Services $5,119
15.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,348
Total Liabilities $7,528
Net Assets $7,820
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Heddie Leger (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chelby Daniels (Vice President) $0 $0
Shelley Zimmerman (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 23, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$43,533
Expenses
$53,182
Net Income
-$9,649
Net Assets
$11,037
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,696
47.5%
Program Services $22,837
52.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,305
Total Liabilities $5,268
Net Assets $11,037
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Heddie Leger (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chelby Daniels (Vice President) $0 $0
Shelley Zimmerman (President) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 23, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$156,946
Expenses
$141,199
Net Income
$15,747
Net Assets
$20,686
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,662
64.8%
Program Services $55,284
35.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,686
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,686
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Heddie Leger (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chelby Daniels (Vice President) $0 $0
Shelley Zimmerman (President) $0 $0

Document Links

990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$159,372
Expenses
$112,769
Net Income
$46,603
Net Assets
$4,939
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $130,054
81.6%
Program Services $29,318
18.4%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,939
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,939
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Heddie Leger (Board Member) $0 $0
Rachel Trier (Board Member) $0 $0
Heather Pereira (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on June 23, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$11,878
Expenses
$35,624
Net Income
-$23,746
Net Assets
-$41,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $11,878
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,234
Total Liabilities $45,898
Net Assets -$41,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Heddie Leger (Board Member) $0 $0
Rachel Trier (Board Member) $0 $0
Heather Pereira (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,482
Expenses
$81,974
Net Income
-$22,492
Net Assets
-$17,918
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $51,399
86.4%
Program Services $8,083
13.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,582
Total Liabilities $24,500
Net Assets -$17,918
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Heddie Leger (Board Member) $0 $0
Rachel Trier (Board Member) $0 $0
Heather Pereira (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,303
Expenses
$107,288
Net Income
-$26,985
Net Assets
$4,574
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $74,095
92.3%
Program Services $6,208
7.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,574
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,574
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Heddie Leger (Board Member) $0 $0
Rachel Trier (Board Member) $0 $0
Heather Pereira (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,188
Expenses
$127,725
Net Income
-$47,537
Net Assets
$31,559
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,353
86.5%
Program Services $10,835
13.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,559
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $31,559
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Heddie Leger (Board Member) $0 $0
Rachel Trier (Board Member) $0 $0
Heather Pereira (Board Member) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$180,956
Expenses
$156,654
Net Income
$24,302
Net Assets
$79,096
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $143,048
79.1%
Program Services $24,517
13.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13,391
7.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,926
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,096
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $79,096
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Whited (President) $0 $0 $0
Rick Erickson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Tague (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Feb. 5, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,875
Expenses
$147,629
Net Income
$54,246
Net Assets
$54,794
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $201,875
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,854
24.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $6,020
4.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $145,449
Total Liabilities $90,655
Net Assets $54,794

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$74,388
Expenses
$84,453
Net Income
-$10,065
Net Assets
$151,413
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,750
81.7%
Program Services $10,572
14.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $399
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,667
3.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,000
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,500
8.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $158,048
Total Liabilities $6,635
Net Assets $151,413

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$128,382
Expenses
$120,370
Net Income
$8,012
Net Assets
$166,296
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $127,118
99.0%
Program Services $2,260
1.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$996
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $2,500
2.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $12,137
10.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $3,822
3.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,613
Total Liabilities $317
Net Assets $166,296

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$138,858
Expenses
$117,863
Net Income
$20,995
Net Assets
$127,790
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,182
98.8%
Program Services $9,409
6.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,733
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,809
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,644
6.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $2,970
2.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,392
Total Liabilities $15,602
Net Assets $127,790

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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