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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2153710

PAWS AND THINK INC

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202

Financials

$222K$299K2023$317K$280K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PAWS AND THINK INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$317,227$280,352$36,875$382,148$1,282$380,866
December 31, 2023990$221,521$298,967-$77,446$345,250$1,259$343,991
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$204,656
Program service revenue
$66,613
Investment income
$12,066
Net income from fundraising events
$33,777
Other revenue
$33,892

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$86,320
Other salaries and wages
$96,850
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$208,722
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,570
Occupancy
$3,042
Travel
$323
Depreciation
$9,355
Program services (functional)
$143,384
Management and general (functional)
$120,942
Fundraising (functional)
$16,026

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$345,250
Total assets, end of year
$382,148
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,282
Net assets, end of year
$380,866
Land, buildings and equipment
$11,234
Net assets without donor restrictions
$380,866
Gross receipts
$329,152
Employees
4
Year formed
2001

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEIGH COSTEREXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$86,320
LAUREN COLBERTBOARD MEMEBE
Trustee or director
–$0
MELISSA EVERHARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LISA JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRETT NELSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
AIMEE RICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
WHITNEY RIGGSVICE PRESIDE
Institutional trustee
–$0
MELANIE CLAYMONTREASURER
Officer
–$0
DOT HITCHINSPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY COSTEREXECUTIVE DI
Former
40$83,000
LAUREN COLBERTBOARD MEMEBE
Trustee or director
–$0
MELISSA EVERHARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LISA JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRETT NELSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
AIMEE RICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
WHITNEY RIGGSVICE PRESIDE
Institutional trustee
–$0
MELANIE CLAYMONTREASURER
Officer
–$0
DOT HITCHINSPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
CO PLEWS SHADLEY RACHER BRAUN LL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202-0000
In care of
% PLEWS SHADLEY RACHER & BRAUN LLP
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DOT HITCHINS, 1346 N DELAWARE ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Signed the 990
DOT HITCHINS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(317) 637-0700
990-N for 2012 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Brad Kupper, 320 N Meridian St Suite 825, Indianapolis IN 46204. Mailing address: 320 N Meridian St Suite 825, Indianapolis IN 46204. Website: www.pawsandthink.org
Return prepared by
FMR CPAS & ADVISORS

Mission

ANIMAL ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ANIMAL ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THERAPIES - TRAINED THERAPY TEAMS VISIT HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, AND DAY CARE CENTERS. DOGS REDUCE BLOOD PRESSURE AND STRESS WILE INCREASING HEALING AND HAPPINESS. WHERE SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC GOALS ARE TARGETED WE TERM THIS ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY
    Expenses $59,336 · revenue $48,253
  • READING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS - VOLUNTEERS VISIT SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES WHERE STUDENTS READ TO THE DOGS. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THIS IS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL IN HELPING CHILDREN GAIN CONFIDENCE IN READING. PROGRAMS WITH SPECIFIC OUTCOMES ARE POERATED IN SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT READING AT GRADE LEVEL BY THIRD GRADE
    Expenses $38,876 · revenue $6,875
  • YOUTH CANINE PROGRAM - ENGAGES STUDENTS WHO BENEFIT FROM ALTERNATIVE TEACHING METHODS. STUDENTS TRAIN SELECTED SHELTER DOGS VER A PERIOD OF TIME. STUDENTS TRAIN SELECTED SHELTER DOGS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. STUDENTS DEVELOP APPRECIATION OF POSITIVE REINFORMCEMENT AND EMPATHY WHILE DOGS BECOME MORE ADOPTABLE AND SPEND LESS TIME IN THE SHELTER.
    Expenses $23,765
  • OTHER
    Expenses $21,407 · revenue $11,485

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. 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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-2153710
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$382,148
Income (IRS master file)
$329,152

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$317,227$280,352$382,148XML
990December 2023$221,521$298,967$345,250XML
990December 2022$281,974$249,360$423,267IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Brad Kupper
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2012≤ $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 35-2153710).

Questions about PAWS AND THINK INC

What is the EIN of PAWS AND THINK INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PAWS AND THINK INC is 35-2153710.
Is PAWS AND THINK INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to PAWS AND THINK INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PAWS AND THINK INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PAWS AND THINK INC 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 AND THINK INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of PAWS AND THINK INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DOT HITCHINS.
Who are the officers and directors of PAWS AND THINK INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,320 (ASHLEIGH COSTER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does PAWS AND THINK INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $317,227, expenses of $280,352 and total assets of $382,148 at year end.

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