4 Paws 1 Heart
Only null% goes to programs
4 Paws 1 Heart is a 501(c)(3) organization based in St Clr Shores, Michigan, registered in 2012, with $160,162 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 84, St Clr Shores, MI, 48080 EIN 27-3247706 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$160K
▼ 4.7% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$146K
Net assets
$53K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for 4 Paws 1 Heart— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For 4 Paws 1 Heart: 4 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for 4 Paws 1 Heart— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For 4 Paws 1 Heart: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 84, St Clr Shores, MI, 48080
- City
- St Clr Shores
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Wildlife Preservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $104K (FY2014) to $160K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $53K
Operating margin
8.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$53K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,162▼4.7% | $146,450▼33.6% | $53,001▲34.9% | $53,001▲34.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $168,134▼29.0% | $220,523▲8.3% | $39,289▼57.1% | $39,289▼57.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $236,664▲31.6% | $203,679▼2.3% | $91,678▲56.2% | $91,678▲56.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $179,881▲7.2% | $208,476▲82.1% | $58,693▼32.8% | $58,693▼32.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $167,831▲22.7% | $114,463▼21.6% | $87,288▲157% | $87,288▲157% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $136,756▼11.6% | $146,021▲1.8% | $33,920▼21.5% | $33,920▼21.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $154,695▲13.8% | $143,376▲9.8% | $43,185▲35.5% | $43,185▲35.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $135,877▼3.5% | $130,595▼1.9% | $31,866▲19.9% | $31,866▲19.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $140,771▲7.3% | $133,069▲0.2% | $26,584▲40.8% | $26,584▲40.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $131,214▲25.6% | $132,780▲39.0% | $18,882▼7.7% | $18,882▼7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $104,454 | $95,513 | $20,448 | $20,448 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $114K total
8 grants to 4 Paws 1 Heart totaling $114K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $9,574 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $12,195 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $21,386 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $19,082 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $19,148 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $13,569 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $13,267 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2017 | $5,827 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is 4 Paws 1 Heart a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. 4 Paws 1 Heart is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-3247706, based in St Clr Shores, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is 4 Paws 1 Heart's EIN?
- 4 Paws 1 Heart's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-3247706.
- How much revenue does 4 Paws 1 Heart report?
- 4 Paws 1 Heart reported $160,162 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does 4 Paws 1 Heart have?
- CharityIndex grades 4 Paws 1 Heart B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for 4 Paws 1 Heart (EIN 27-3247706) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.