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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2505458

PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE

Tax-exempt · TROY, MI 48083

Financials

$122K$150K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$121,804$149,868-$28,064$20,471$18,641$1,830
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$86,090
Program service revenue
$35,713
Investment income
$1
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,500
Occupancy
$2,466
Printing, publications and postage
$4,178
Other expenses
$141,724
Program services (functional)
$149,868

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$61,044
Total assets, end of year
$20,471
Total liabilities, end of year
$18,641
Net assets, end of year
$1,830
Cash, savings and investments
$12,696
Gross receipts
$121,804

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Courtney Protz-SandersPresident and Executive Director40$0
John CaseyPresident5$0
Dan TenbrinkTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
318 JOHN R RD 244, TROY, MI 48083-4542
In care of
% PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
318 John R Rd 244, Troy MI 48083
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Courtney Protz-Sanders, 318 John R Rd, Troy MI 48083
Signed the 990-EZ
Courtney Protz-Sanders, executive director
Phone
(248) 906-8752

Mission

Paws for Life Rescue and Adoption is a foster based animal rescue. Its purpose is to rescue homeless, neglected, abused and abandoned dogs, puppies, cats and kittens from local shelters.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Paws For Life is a foster based animal rescue. Its purpose is to rescue homeless, neglected, abused, and abandoned dogs, puppies, cats and kittens from local shelters. In 2023, 263 cats/kittens and 41 dogs/puppies. All were provided with necessary veterinary care including sterilization, vaccinations, preventative medications, and care for illness or injury. All food and necessary supplies were provided as well.
    Expenses $149,868

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-N for PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-2505458
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2024
Officer: Courtney Protz-Sanders
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$121,804$149,868$20,471XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Courtney Protz-Sanders
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2505458).

Questions about PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE

What is the EIN of PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE is 26-2505458.
Is PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE?
The 990-N for 2024 names Courtney Protz-Sanders.
Who are the officers and directors of PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PAWS FOR LIFE RESCUE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $121,804, expenses of $149,868 and total assets of $20,471 at year end.

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