Paws & Claws Humane Society
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Paws & Claws Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Artesia, New Mexico, registered in 2001, with $389,953 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 807, Artesia, NM, 88211 EIN 85-0474879 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$390K
▲ 3.4% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$378K
Net assets
$139K
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+
★★★★
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 Paws & Claws Humane Society— 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 rating4 mo reserves · +3% 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 Paws & Claws Humane Society: 4 mo reserves · +3% 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 Paws & Claws Humane Society— 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 Paws & Claws Humane Society: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 807, Artesia, NM, 88211
- City
- Artesia
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $477K (FY2013) to $390K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,763Net assets $139K
Operating margin
3.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$142K
Total liabilities
$2,763
Net assets
$139K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $389,953▲3.4% | $378,119▼1.5% | $139,359▲9.3% | $142,122▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $377,243▲6.2% | $383,770▲2.5% | $127,548▼4.9% | $131,815▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $355,145▲7.6% | $374,270▲20.4% | $134,133▼12.4% | $142,792▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $330,205▲26.4% | $310,954▲4.7% | $153,052▲65.0% | $161,011▲61.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $261,142▼10.6% | $297,033▼4.3% | $92,757▼3.0% | $99,529▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $292,230▼11.7% | $310,424▲0.7% | $95,601▼16.0% | $100,246▼16.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $330,896▲6.8% | $308,188▼4.1% | $113,868▲24.7% | $120,456▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $309,934▼16.6% | $321,437▼10.7% | $91,305▼11.4% | $97,010▼20.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $371,504▼6.6% | $359,878▼8.9% | $103,045▲12.2% | $122,392▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $397,711▼17.9% | $395,109▼14.9% | $91,815▲2.6% | $128,274▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $484,672▲1.7% | $464,284▲0.4% | $89,519▲29.1% | $141,585▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $476,690 | $462,479▲10.1% | $69,366▲25.2% | $135,206▲122% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $420,150▲14.1% | $55,386▼5.9% | $60,929▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $368,180▲57.4% | $58,876▼30.4% | $67,538▼23.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $233,882 | $84,595 | $88,289 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Paws & Claws Humane Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Paws & Claws Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-0474879, based in Artesia, New Mexico. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Paws & Claws Humane Society's EIN?
- Paws & Claws Humane Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-0474879.
- How much revenue does Paws & Claws Humane Society report?
- Paws & Claws Humane Society reported $389,953 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Paws & Claws Humane Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Paws & Claws Humane Society C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Paws & Claws Humane Society (EIN 85-0474879) 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.