Paws 4 the Cause Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lexington, Kentucky, registered in 2012, with $113,059 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2025)
$113K
▼ 23.8% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2025)
$40K
Net assets
$704K
Employees
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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 Paws 4 the Cause Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Paws 4 the Cause Inc: 211 mo reserves · +65% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Paws 4 the Cause Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Paws 4 the Cause Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $113K (FY2021) to $113K (FY2025) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
64.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$704K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$704K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,059▼23.8% | $40,000▼17.3% | $704,199▲11.6% | $704,199▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2024 | $148,320▼15.9% | $48,380▼21.8% | $631,140▼1.6% | $631,140▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $176,411▼66.3% | $61,840▲9.3% | $641,285▲15.8% | $641,285▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $524,150▲363% | $56,600▼12.9% | $553,550▲408% | $553,550▲408% | 990 |
| 2021 | $113,258 | $64,992 | $108,909 | $108,909 | 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.
12 grants to Paws 4 the Cause Inc totaling $198K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $23,093 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $29,030 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $36,342 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $44,046 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $15,092 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $5,800 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $8,059 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $7,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $7,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $5,087 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $10,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $7,500 |
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Data for Paws 4 the Cause Inc (EIN 26-4158122) 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.