Nonprofit · EIN 42-1096734
PAWS AND MORE
Also known as PAWS AND MORE ANIMAL SHELTER
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, IA 52353
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $707,106 | $517,513 | $189,593 | $2,869,813 | $371,391 | $2,498,422 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,003,512 | $501,391 | $1,502,121 | $2,297,825 | $1,260 | $2,296,565 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $481,167 | $463,752 | $17,415 | $790,395 | $6,338 | $784,057 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $598,164
- of which government grants
- $44,377
- Program service revenue
- $54,169
- Investment income
- $57,120
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $10,120
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,347
- Other revenue
- -$2,347
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $44,576
- Other salaries and wages
- $192,131
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $261,056
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $419
- Accounting fees
- $2,215
- Occupancy
- $21,718
- Depreciation
- $18,167
- Program services (functional)
- $458,324
- Management and general (functional)
- $57,208
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,981
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,297,825
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,869,813
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $371,391
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,498,422
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $292,167
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,480,999
- Gross receipts
- $710,760
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER TALBOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $42,496 |
| SARA O'DONNELL | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $2,080 |
| CARA SORRELLS | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELAINE MOORE | MEMBER AT LARGE Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LUANN FORINASH | FUNDRAISING CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDA BARTHELMAN | EVENTS CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANGELA LANGSTRAAT | APPRECIATION CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER TALBOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $42,293 |
| SARA O'DONNELL | TREASURER Officer | 7 | $0 |
| CARA SORRELLS | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELAINE MOORE | MEMBER AT LARGE Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER TALBOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $46,464 |
| SARA O'DONNELL | TREASURER Officer | 7 | $0 |
| CARA SORRELLS | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ELAINE MOORE | MEMBER AT LARGE Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1004 12 W MADISON, WASHINGTON, IA 52353-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SARA O'DONNELL, 1004 1/2 W MADISON, WASHINGTON, IA 52353
- Signed the 990
- SARA O'DONNELL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (319) 653-6713
- Return prepared by
- ALLEN MITCHELL LLP
Mission
NONE
Program accomplishments
- PAWS & MORE ANIMAL SHELTER IS A PRIVATE, ADOPTION GUARANTEE SHELTER LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, IOWA. "PAWS" STANDS FOR 'PROVIDING ANIMALS WITH SHELTER', WHILE "MORE" STANDS FOR THE LOVING CARE AND TREATMENT WE GIVE TO EVERY ANIMAL WHO PASSES THROUGH OUR DOOR. WE PROVIDE HUMANE CARE TO ALL ANIMALS NEEDING PROTECTION, SEEK SUITABLE HOMES FOR ANIMALS WITHOUT OWNERS AND PROVIDE EUTHANASIA ONLY WHEN MEDICALLY OR BEHAVIORALLY NECESSARY.Expenses $458,324 · revenue $111,289
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1096734
- 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
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,869,813
- Income (IRS master file)
- $710,760
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $707,106 | $517,513 | $2,869,813 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,003,512 | $501,391 | $2,297,825 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $481,167 | $463,752 | $790,395 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $436,451 | $396,907 | $750,513 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 42-1096734).
Questions about PAWS AND MORE
- What is the EIN of PAWS AND MORE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PAWS AND MORE is 42-1096734.
- Is PAWS AND MORE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to PAWS AND MORE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PAWS AND MORE 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 MORE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PAWS AND MORE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PAWS AND MORE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SARA O'DONNELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of PAWS AND MORE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,496 (AMBER TALBOT, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PAWS AND MORE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $707,106, expenses of $517,513 and total assets of $2,869,813 at year end.
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