P A W S Animal Adoption Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
P A W S Animal Adoption Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rockport, Maine, registered in 1975, with $954,861 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 707, Rockport, ME, 04856 EIN 23-7423028 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$955K
▼ 23.7% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$2.2M
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.
D
—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 P A W S Animal Adoption Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · -28% 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 P A W S Animal Adoption Center: 22 mo reserves · -28% margin earns a D 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 P A W S Animal Adoption Center— 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 P A W S Animal Adoption Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 707, Rockport, ME, 04856
- City
- Rockport
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $526K (FY2013) to $955K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $195KNet assets $2.2M
Operating margin
-28.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$195K
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $954,861▼23.7% | $1,224,725▲16.6% | $2,198,920▼7.7% | $2,394,198▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,252,244▲40.7% | $1,050,274▲15.0% | $2,381,563▲13.1% | $2,516,812▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $890,035▲29.2% | $913,619▲2.4% | $2,106,442▼8.8% | $2,552,091▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $689,107▼62.8% | $891,861▲21.3% | $2,309,038▼6.3% | $2,773,666▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,851,029▲149% | $735,166▲13.6% | $2,465,387▲93.6% | $2,890,368▲65.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $742,233▲61.5% | $647,377▲8.2% | $1,273,227▲8.7% | $1,750,515▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $459,605▼27.0% | $598,248▲7.4% | $1,171,340▼11.1% | $1,616,163▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $629,165▲38.0% | $556,909▲23.1% | $1,317,134▲6.6% | $1,777,464▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $455,888▲55.9% | $452,242▼2.2% | $1,236,108▲0.6% | $1,807,676▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $292,446▼44.4% | $462,628▲35.0% | $1,228,905▲6.3% | $1,831,039▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $526,434 | $342,665▲2.7% | $1,156,369▲19.2% | $1,693,286▲57.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $333,562 | $970,243 | $1,077,322 | 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 · $147K total
12 grants to P A W S Animal Adoption Center totaling $147K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Animal protection & welfare | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Animal protection & welfare | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,850 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $5,050 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Animal protection & welfare | 2022 | $17,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $11,805 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Animal protection & welfare | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Animal protection & welfare, covid-19 related assistance | 2020 | $14,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Animal protection & welfare | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use | 2016 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental/animals | 2014 | $15,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is P A W S Animal Adoption Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. P A W S Animal Adoption Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7423028, based in Rockport, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is P A W S Animal Adoption Center's EIN?
- P A W S Animal Adoption Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7423028.
- How much revenue does P A W S Animal Adoption Center report?
- P A W S Animal Adoption Center reported $954,861 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does P A W S Animal Adoption Center have?
- CharityIndex grades P A W S Animal Adoption Center D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for P A W S Animal Adoption Center (EIN 23-7423028) 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.