Pause A While Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Pause A While Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Brewster, Massachusetts, registered in 2011, with $82,794 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1973, Brewster, MA, 02631 EIN 45-1554473 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
$83K
▲ 115.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6,662
Net assets
$329K
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 Pause A While Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating592 mo reserves · +92% 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 Pause A While Inc: 592 mo reserves · +92% margin earns a B+ 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 Pause A While Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Pause A While Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1973, Brewster, MA, 02631
- City
- Brewster
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $35K (FY2014) to $83K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $907KNet assets $329K
Operating margin
92.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$907K
Net assets
$329K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,794▲115% | $6,662▼38.7% | $328,590▲30.2% | $1,235,143▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $38,424▼60.0% | $10,871▲8.0% | $252,458▲12.3% | $1,177,918▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $96,119▲32.6% | $10,062▼84.1% | $224,905▲62.0% | $1,168,390▲741% | 990 |
| 2021 | $72,504▼32.9% | $63,088▼1.4% | $138,848▲7.3% | $138,848▲7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $108,015▲9.2% | $63,982▲42.6% | $129,432▲51.6% | $129,432▲51.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $98,908▲47.6% | $44,863▲14.4% | $85,399▲172% | $85,399▲172% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $67,001▲945% | $39,211▲507% | $31,354▲780% | $31,354▲780% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $6,409▼56.3% | $6,455▼63.4% | $3,564▲48.9% | $3,564▲48.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $14,661▼57.9% | $17,644▼49.5% | $2,393▼55.5% | $2,393▼55.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $34,861 | $34,973 | $5,376 | $5,376 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pause A While Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pause A While Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-1554473, based in Brewster, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pause A While Inc's EIN?
- Pause A While Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-1554473.
- How much revenue does Pause A While Inc report?
- Pause A While Inc reported $82,794 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Pause A While Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Pause A While Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Pause A While Inc (EIN 45-1554473) 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.