Poor Paws Rescue
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Rescue dogs from kill shelters or dangerous conditions, foster them to good health and place them in permanent homes.
- Income
- $96,566
- Spending
- $119,353
- Reserves
- -1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
- $72,028 spent. Veterinary Care: All dogs are brought to a veterinarian to assess their general health, estimate their age and breed and brought current on all vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm test, dentals and any other medical care that is needed. The are also microchipped. Sick dogs are treated including expensive care for dogs with parvovirus, heartworm, mange, kennel cough, cherry eye, surgeries and any other medical conditions. They are then issues interstate Health Certificates so they may travel.
- $17,904 spent. Transportation: Dogs are transported from their place of origin, typically somewhere in Georgia or North Carolina and transported to boarding or local fosters in that area. They are then transported to foster homes or adoptive homes to NJ or surrounding areas. Transportation is provided by a licensed animal transportation company. This is a climate controlled animal transport.
- $11,613 spent. Dog Adoption/Foster expenses- Fosters and rescues need basic supplies to care for the dogs, This includes dog crates, dog beds, wee wee pads, leashes, harnesses, food, grooming supplies, flea and tick meds, over the counter medication, toys and other items provided for caring for the dogs. Office supplies, such as paper, pens, notebooks, banners, flyers, clip boards, staplers, table cloth and any other items needed for adoption events. Adoption events are held every Sunday throughout the year. This also includes ant transportation costs for fosters to attend the events, This also includes professional training as needed to help dogs with behavioral issues
- $17,808 spent. Boarding 17808
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2019.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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