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Paws4survival Rescue Inc

EIN 81-1064650 · Marshfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Paws4Survival is a nonprofit organization driven by a deep love for animals and a strong commitment to their rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming. We focus on Puerto Rican street dogs and cats - animals that have been abandoned, neglected, or left to fend for themselves. Our mission is to provide them with the veterinary care, shelter, and socialization they need to heal, regain trust, and thrive. With patience and compassion, we prepare these deserving animals for a brighter future, helping them find loving homes in the New York and New England areas. As a licensed wildlife rehabilitation organization in Massachusetts, we also provide a safe haven for injured and orphaned mammals and birds. Our goal is to give these animals a second chance by nurturing them back to health and returning them to their natural habitats. In addition, we offer refuge to barn cats that would otherwise be euthanized, giving them the time and care needed to socialize and adapt.

Income
$141,823
Spending
$135,000
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% 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 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 4 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

    10 of 10

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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. $40,000 spent. At Paws4survival we have rescued over 200 cats and 75 dogs from Puerto Rico, New York, Miami, North Carolina and South Carolina. At least 40 of these animals were saved off of kill lists due to severe medical or behavioral issues.
  2. $40,000 spent. Worked with at least 15 animal control cities and towns to assist with strays, medical care and hoarding situations.
  3. $40,000 spent. Licensed with the state of MA to work with the public to assist in orphaned and injured wildlife, to date we have helped 400 animals, including x-rays and species specific medicine.
  4. $15,000 spent. Rent, utilities, etc...

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2025.

    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 June 2026.

    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 February 2025.

    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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