C A R E 4 Paws Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
C A R E 4 Paws Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 2009, with $1,779,362 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 60524, Santa Barbara, CA, 93160 EIN 27-0207473 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.8M
▲ 25.9% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.7M
Net assets
$774K
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 C A R E 4 Paws Inc— 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 rating5 mo reserves · +4% 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 C A R E 4 Paws Inc: 5 mo reserves · +4% 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 C A R E 4 Paws 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 C A R E 4 Paws 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 60524, Santa Barbara, CA, 93160
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $141K (FY2011) to $1.8M (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $78KNet assets $774K
Operating margin
3.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$852K
Total liabilities
$78K
Net assets
$774K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,779,362▲25.9% | $1,712,281▲25.5% | $773,500▲9.5% | $851,605▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,413,081▲8.0% | $1,364,646▲28.5% | $706,419▲7.4% | $776,305▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,308,389▲9.4% | $1,062,262▼3.9% | $657,984▲59.8% | $684,768▲53.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,196,327▲82.8% | $1,104,810▲103% | $411,857▲28.6% | $446,921▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $654,438▲10.9% | $544,261▲4.5% | $320,340▲52.4% | $325,159▲51.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $589,988▲26.9% | $520,672▲25.8% | $210,163▲49.2% | $214,182▲45.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $465,086▲30.4% | $413,768▲17.7% | $140,847▲57.3% | $147,284▲59.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $356,608▲28.8% | $351,434▲33.6% | $89,529▲6.1% | $92,200▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $276,865▲6.0% | $263,034▼4.4% | $84,355▲19.6% | $86,307▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $261,202▲17.6% | $275,139▲37.2% | $70,524▼16.5% | $74,160▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $222,097 | $200,527▼16.1% | $84,461▲34.3% | $84,874▲34.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $239,034▲191% | $62,891▲6.9% | $62,931▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | $140,859 | $82,162 | $58,835 | $58,935 | 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 · $1.1M total
37 grants to C A R E 4 Paws Inc totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Access to care | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Environment and animals | 2024 | $27,950 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,291 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $60,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Environment and animals | 2023 | $22,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $11,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $6,650 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | Access to care | 2022 | $120,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $60,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Animal related | 2022 | $18,750 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $75,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Animal related | 2021 | $31,550 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2021 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is C A R E 4 Paws Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. C A R E 4 Paws Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0207473, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is C A R E 4 Paws Inc's EIN?
- C A R E 4 Paws Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0207473.
- How much revenue does C A R E 4 Paws Inc report?
- C A R E 4 Paws Inc reported $1,779,362 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does C A R E 4 Paws Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades C A R E 4 Paws Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for C A R E 4 Paws Inc (EIN 27-0207473) 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.