A Helping Paw Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
A Helping Paw Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, registered in 2002, with $56,494 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 387, Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532 EIN 03-0385126 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$56K
▲ 6.8% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$68K
Net assets
$79K
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.
C+
—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 A Helping Paw Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -20% 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 A Helping Paw Inc: 14 mo reserves · -20% margin earns a C+ 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 A Helping Paw Inc— 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 A Helping Paw Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 387, Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532
- City
- Buzzards Bay
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $29K (FY2019) to $56K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9,762Net assets $79K
Operating margin
-19.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$89K
Total liabilities
$9,762
Net assets
$79K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,494▲6.8% | $67,637▲23.0% | $79,314▼12.3% | $89,076▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $52,876▲31.6% | $54,975▼11.6% | $90,457▼2.3% | $97,622▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $40,171▼25.7% | $62,221▼3.0% | $92,556▼19.2% | $99,721▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $54,062▲43.0% | $64,132▲26.7% | $114,606▼8.1% | $114,606▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $37,816▲32.3% | $50,619▼21.4% | $124,676▼12.5% | $124,676▼13.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $28,585 | $64,363▼36.0% | $142,418▲752% | $144,398▲763% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $100,631 | $16,723 | $16,723 | 990 |
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 · $30K total
5 grants to A Helping Paw Inc totaling $30K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $6,100 |
| Global Impact | Cfc | 2016 | $5,047 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Helping Paw Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Helping Paw Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 03-0385126, based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Helping Paw Inc's EIN?
- A Helping Paw Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 03-0385126.
- How much revenue does A Helping Paw Inc report?
- A Helping Paw Inc reported $56,494 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Helping Paw Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades A Helping Paw Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Helping Paw Inc (EIN 03-0385126) 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.