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Pawmettolifeline Inc

EIN 56-2146419 · Columbia, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPACT THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BOTH PEOPLE AND COMPANION PETS THROUGH EDUCATION, MEDICAL SERVICES, ADOPTIONS, COLLABORATION AND OUTREACH IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY OUTCOMES.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
111
Volunteers
198
Highest pay
$155,710, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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)
  1. $1.1 million spent. TO ALLEVIATE ANIMAL SUFFERING; SET SAFE AND HUMANE STANDARDS FOR COMPANION PETS AND SHELTERS; EDUCATE AD INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE NECESSITY FOR SPAYING AND NEUTERING; AND TO FIND QUALITY HOMES FOR ANIMALS IN NEED.
  2. $1.5 million spent. THE PURPOSE OF MOBILE VACCINE CLINIC IS TO PROVIDE BASIC PET CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PAY FULL SERVICE VETERINARIAN CLINIC PRICES. THOUGH THE CLINIC IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE CARE FOR PETS AND BELONGING TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, IT IS NOT RESTRICTED TO SUCH AND IS OPEN TO ANY PETS IN NEED OF CARE. THE MOBILE VACCINE CLINIC GIVES PET OWNERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP THEIR PETS VACCINATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW, AND FOR THE ANIMALS' HEALTH, AND ALLOWS THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE MUCH NEEDED PARASITE CONTROL PRODUCTS TO ALLEVIATE AND PREVENT PAIN AND SUFFERING OF THEIR PETS AND DIMINISH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE PET BEING RELIQUISHED TO A MUNICPAL SHELTER AND/OR BECOMING HOMELESS. ALL PROCEEDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE CARE TO HOMELESS PETS OR FAMILIES THAT CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THEIR PETS. THE PURPOSE OF MOBILE VACCINE CLINIC IS TO PROVIDE BASIC PET CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PAY FULL SERVICE VETERINARIAN CLINIC PRICES. THOUGH THE CLINIC IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE CARE FOR PETS AND BELONGING TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, IT IS NOT RESTRICTED TO SUCH AND IS OPEN TO ANY PETS IN NEED OF CARE. THE MOBILE VACCINE CLINIC GIVES PET OWNERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP THEIR PETS VACCINATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW, AND FOR THE ANIMALS' HEALTH, AND ALLOWS THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE MUCH NEEDED PARASITE CONTROL PRODUCTS TO ALLEVIATE AND PREVENT PAIN AND SUFFERING OF THEIR PETS AND DIMINISH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE PET BEING RELIQUISHED TO A MUNICPAL SHELTER AND/OR BECOMING HOMELESS. ALL PROCEEDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE CARE TO HOMELESS PETS OR FAMILIES THAT CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THEIR PETS.
  3. $3.1 million spent. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEDICAL CLINIC IS TO PROVIDE SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES AND VACCINATIONS. THESE SERVICES ARE MARKETED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BUT THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FOCUSES AGGRESSIVELY ON COMMUNITIES WITH HIGH RATES OF ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND PETS BELONGING TO LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. REVENUE FROM THE MEDICAL CLINIC ALSO HELPS PROVIDE SERVICES TO LESS FORTUNATE ANIMALS/HOMELESS PETS.
  4. $650,185 spent. VARIOUS SERVICES FOR PETS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 December 1999.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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