For 4 Paws
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
For 4 Paws is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mammoth Lakes, California, registered in 2016, with $108,201 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 8586, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546 EIN 81-2773659 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$108K
▲ 38.0% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$73K
Net assets
$239K
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 For 4 Paws— 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 rating39 mo reserves · +33% 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 For 4 Paws: 39 mo reserves · +33% 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 For 4 Paws— 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 For 4 Paws: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 8586, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546
- City
- Mammoth Lakes
- State
- California
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $16K (FY2018) to $108K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $239K
Operating margin
32.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$239K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$239K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,201▲38.0% | $72,573▼48.3% | $238,878▲28.7% | $238,878▲28.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $78,398▲29.7% | $140,261▲109% | $185,639▼20.5% | $185,639▼20.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $60,454▼61.4% | $66,963▲3.6% | $233,414▼5.4% | $233,414▼5.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $156,808▲779% | $64,641▲245% | $246,669▲19.4% | $246,669▲19.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $17,834▼71.4% | $18,759▼7.7% | $206,549▲155% | $206,549▲155% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $62,330▲297% | $20,321▲4.1% | $80,922▲108% | $80,922▲108% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $15,718 | $19,516 | $38,913 | $38,913 | 990PF |
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 · $5,000 total
1 grant to For 4 Paws totaling $5,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is For 4 Paws a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. For 4 Paws is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-2773659, based in Mammoth Lakes, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is For 4 Paws's EIN?
- For 4 Paws's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-2773659.
- How much revenue does For 4 Paws report?
- For 4 Paws reported $108,201 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does For 4 Paws have?
- CharityIndex grades For 4 Paws B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for For 4 Paws (EIN 81-2773659) 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.