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Pawster Nashville

EIN 85-1662354 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To support people during times of crisis by providing compassionate, temporary care for their pets.

Income
$173,277
Spending
$165,801
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$53,750, director, president

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

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 (6)
  1. $38,300 spent. In order to responsibly care for dogs and cats in foster care, Pawster Nashville provided all essential veterinary care through partner providers, including wellness checks, vaccinations, and spay and neuter surgery. A total of 153 pets and 100 households benefited from these services in 2024.
  2. $13,569 spent. In order to responsibly care for dogs and cats in foster care, Pawster Nashville provided all pet supplies to foster homes, including crates, beds, bowls, litter, litter boxes, treats, leashes, collars, ID tags, harnesses, toys, and grooming and cleaning supplies. A total of 153 pets and 100 people benefitted from these services in 2024.
  3. $9,932 spent. In order to better fulfill Pawster's mission, the organization recruits new foster homes and other volunteers through community events, flyers, and social media promotion. These efforts resulted in 122 active households volunteering as foster homes in 2024.
  4. $2,008 spent. In order to responsibly care for dogs and cats in foster care, Pawster Nashville transports pets between their owner, the temporary foster home, the veterinarian, and groomer. A total of 153 pets and 100 people benefitted from these services in 2024.
  5. $1,691 spent. In order to help pet owners reunite with their pets more quickly, Pawster Nashville provided direct payment of pet deposits and other related pet fees for the owners of pets currently in foster care. A total of 8 households benefited from these services in 2024.
  6. $8,446 spent. Other program services consist of miscellaneous costs related to temporary pet foster care.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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