Nonprofit · EIN 92-2127732
PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $598,484 | $369,730 | $228,754 | $3,340,781 | $3,105,000 | $235,781 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $359,709 | $352,682 | $7,027 | $7,027 | $0 | $7,027 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $618,853
- Program service revenue
- $63,298
- Investment income
- -$184,751
- Net rental income
- $101,084
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$184,751
- Other revenue
- $101,084
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,734
- Other salaries and wages
- $66,250
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $71,318
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,800
- Occupancy
- $54,980
- Travel
- $1,296
- Program services (functional)
- $335,367
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,363
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,027
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,340,781
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,105,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $235,781
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$83,667
- Gross receipts
- $4,128,664
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEKSANDRA ZAK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GILLE KLABIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER RICHARDSON | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEKSANDRA ZAK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GILLE KLABIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER RICHARDSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2400 GLENDOWER AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90027-1111
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALEKSANDRA ZAK, 9950 TOLUCA LAKE AVE, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91602
- Signed the 990
- ALEKSANDRA ZAK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (619) 203-8667
- Website
- WWW.PAWSITIVEBEGINNINGS.DOG
- Return prepared by
- RIVERO GORDIMER & COMPANY PA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 92-2127732 or by the name PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
RESCUING AT-RISK PREGNANT OR NURSING DOGS AND PUPPIES FROM HIGH-KILL CITY AND COUNTY SHELTERS IN LOS ANGELES AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. PLACING THEM INTO LOVING FOSTER HOMES, PROVIDING FULL-SPECTRUM MEDICAL CARE, AND, WHEN READY, FINDING FOREVER HOMES FOR ALL THE DOGS.
Program accomplishments
- RESCUED OVER 40 LITTERS FROM HIGH-KILL SHELTERS, RESCUED OVER 400 DOGS AND PLACED THEM INTO LOVING HOMES, SPONSORED MULTIPLE LIFE-SAVING SURGERIES, AND PROVIDED MEDICAL CARE TO PARVOVIRUS PUPPIES, WITH A 100% SURVIVAL RATE.Expenses $335,367 · grants $7,734 · revenue $63,298
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 | Not 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
- 92-2127732
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,340,781
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,128,664
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $598,484 | $369,730 | $3,340,781 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $359,709 | $352,682 | $7,027 | XML |
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 92-2127732).
Questions about PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS
- What is the EIN of PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS is 92-2127732.
- Is PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS 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 PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS 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 PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS 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 PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALEKSANDRA ZAK.
- Who are the officers and directors of PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $598,484, expenses of $369,730 and total assets of $3,340,781 at year end.
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