Pause4paws Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Pause4Paws promotes access to healthcare for pet owners in the Tulsa, Oklahoma, metro area impacted by homelessness, mental illness, or addiction who need inpatient treatment but have no one to care for their pets.
- Income
- $216,513
- Spending
- $199,748
- Spent on programs
- 64%
- Reserves
- 6.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 77%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 120
- Highest pay
- $54,458, executive director
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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 42% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1564% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $128,146 spent. Pause4Paws, Inc. is a Tulsa, Oklahoma nonprofit that arranges short term foster care for pets while their owners, who are experiencing homelessness, mental illness or addiction, receive urgent inpatient medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment. Pet ownership has often been a barrier for individuals to accept available inpatient care because these individuals do not want to abandon their pets. Our foster services are limited to pet owners who have been referred by a social services or health care provider dedicated to helping individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness or addiction. Through our services, individuals who might not otherwise receive treatment, are given a chance at a healthier, safer, and more productive life. In 2024, we had 149 intakes and provided pet foster care for 129 unique individuals. These individuals were referred to us from over 30 different social service and healthcare organizations. Pause4Paws is a crucial link in the continuum of care for pet owners with mental illness, addiction and homelessness. Every pet who passes through our program is vaccinated and spayed/neutered, as needed, through one of our many partner veterinarians. In providing this service, we ensure that pets are returned to their owners in compliance with both city ordinances and best practices for pet healthcare. Providing this basic vet care is crucial to our work. We also provide collars, leashes, quality pet food, and other needed supplies when they are returned to their owner.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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