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Peace4paws Inc

EIN 45-2616678 · Westwood, NJ

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Through our foster and adoption program we provide medical care, nurishment, leashes/martingale collars, slip leads, toys, training and rehabilitation, transportation and love to the puppies and dogs in need. Our dogs are retired research dogs, shelter dogs, or owner surrendered dogs We were inspired by the ahimsa which means non-violence to all living things. We wish safety and peace to all living creatures.

Income
$276,029
Spending
$251,810
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 46%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $244,568 spent. Our funds were spent on rehabilitation and rehoming dog. During 2025 we rescue 294 puppies and dogs. They all received extensive medical prior to adoption which included puppy vaccines, adult vaccines, de-worming, treatment for Lyme, Erlichia, and other tickborne diseases as needed, microchips, and spay and neuter surgeries (as the puppy long as the puppy is old enough for spay or neuter prior to adoption.)..(To ensure that adopter of very young puppies get the spay and neuter later, we have them sign a contract and take a deposit that is refundable only after the surgery is done). While in our foster care many have received more extensive procedures such as ACL and FHO surgeries, malignant mass removal, chemo, bilateral ectopic ureter corrective surgery, dental cleaning and dental extractions. hen needed emergency surgery at emergency hospitals have also been performed. Such procedures have included foreign object removal, bladder stone removal, complex dental procedures, orthopedic surgery, undescended testicle surgery, hemolytic anemia treatment, parvo and distemper treatment (isolation and supportive care) and heartworm treatment. Puppies and adult dogs have received training from private and commercial trainers including behavioralists. Mental and physical go hand in hand. The first step in training is to make sure there is no medical cause for the behavior. So, we cover medical and training as needed to best help the puppy or dog in need. We care!
  2. WE DID NOT TURN AWAY ANY DOG DUE TO BREED, AGE OR SITUATION. WE REHOMED A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF BEAGLES AND HOUNDS WHICH ARE OFTEN DISCARDED BY HUNTERS. WE ALSO HELPED PIT BULLS AND OTHER BULLY BREEDS.WE HELPED OWNER SURRENDER DOGS FIND NEW HOMES. WE HELPED KIDS LEARN ABOUT DOGCARE FOR RESCUES AND OTHER DOGS WE HELPED KIDS AND ADULTS GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY. WE TRAINED THEM TO BE OF SERVICE. MANY KIDS RECEIVED BOY SCOUT AND GIRL SCOUT AWARDS FOR THEIR SERVICE OR ATTAINED RECOGNITION FROM COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THEIR HOURS OF SERVICE.
  3. IN JUNE, WE SAVED OATMEAL, A DOG FROM THE NEW YORK CITY SHELTER SYSTEM THAT ARRIVED WITH A COUGH THAT WAS REALLY PNEUMONIA. HE ENDED UP GOING TO AN ANIMAL HOSPITAL WHERE THEY HAD HIM IN AN OXYGEN TANK IN INTENSIVE CARE. IT WAS TOUCH AN GO BUT EVENTUALLY HE RECUPERATED AND NOW LIVES WITH A WONDERFUL FAMILY WHO LOVES HIM. THE COST TO OUR RESCUE WAS 19K.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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