Pet-Assisted Visitation Volunteer Services Inc

Organization Overview

Pet-Assisted Visitation Volunteer Services Inc, operating under the name Paws For People, is located in Newark, DE. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (P81) the organization is classified as: Senior Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Paws For People employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Paws For People is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Paws For People generated $613.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $558.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PAWS FOR PEOPLE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY LOVINGLY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED, THERAPEUTIC VISITS WITH OUR SPECIALLY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR CERTIFIED GENTLE, AFFECTIONATE PETS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PAWS FOR READING - PAWS PET THERAPY TEAMS TRAINED IN THIS LITERACY SUPPORT PROGRAM WORK WITH STRUGGLING AND RELUCTANT READERS, ELL STUDENTS, AND ANYONE IN NEED OF READING SUPPORT, TO PROVIDE A NON-JUDGMENTAL LISTENER WHO INSPIRES A LOVE OF READING. WORKING AT 63 SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES IN OUR FOUR-STATE REGION, PAWS FOR READING TEAMS WORK WITH HUNDREDS OF READERS EACH YEAR AIDING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ESSENTIAL LITERACY, COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS


PAWS FOR ELDERS - PAWS PET THERAPY TEAMS PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND ENGAGING VISITS AT APPROXIMATELY 41 PARTNERING ELDER FACILITIES IN OUR FOUR-STATE REGION, INCLUDING ASSISTED LIVING, SKILLED CARE, MEMORY CARE, AND HOSPICE FACILITIES. PAWS' SPECIALIZED ELDERCARE TRAINING FOCUSING ON THE NATURE AND QUALITY OF ELDERCARE VISITS HELPS OUR PET THERAPY TEAMS UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT ELDERS' SPECIAL NEEDS AND CONCERNS. THIS ENABLES OUR VISITS TO BE MOST BENEFICIAL AND POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR ELDERS' QUALITY OF LIFE PHYSICALLY, PSYCHOLOGICALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. A PAWS TEAM SHARED "THE RESIDENTS WE VISIT MAY HAVE FADED MEMORIES, BUT PAWS TEAMS HELP BRING BACK THE MOST WONDERFUL, COMFORTING, PEACEFUL, HAPPY MOMENTS WE POSSIBLY CAN."


PAWS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS - PAWS FOR PEOPLE PARTNERS WITH OVER 42 FACILITIES PROVIDING CARE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES. WORKING DIRECTLY WITH PROFESSIONAL STAFF, PAWS PET THERAPY TEAMS TAILOR THEIR VISITS TO SUPPORT THE SPECIFIC GOALS OF PEOPLE IN TREATMENT INCLUDING INSPIRING MOVEMENT, COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION AND MORE. THIS ALLOWS CHALLENGING TREATMENT SETTINGS OFTEN TO BECOME A PLACE OF LIGHT-HEARTED LEARNING AND FUN BY PROVIDING A UNIQUE MEANS OF MOTIVATION. THE PRESENCE OF A LOVING SUPPORTIVE THERAPY PET HELPS IN WAYS THAT HUMANS CANNOT "THE PAWS DOG MADE ME WANT TO DO MORE, AND NOW I KNOW THAT I CAN DO IT!"


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brian P Dempsey Cpacffabv Cfe
Treasurer
$0
Eric S David
Chairman
$0
Ric Cumingeddrn
Vice Chairman
$0
Christina L Summa
Secretary
$0
Lynne D Robinson
President
$0
Brian K Kisner
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$23,015
Fundraising events$79,039
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$379,022
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $22,089
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$481,076
Total Program Service Revenue$101,227
Investment income $11,544
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $19,655
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $613,502

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Pet-Assisted Visitation Volunteer Services Inc has recieved totaling $40,454.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Frontstream Global Fund

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: Use by the organization's general fund

$23,101
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION

$16,200
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,003
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$150
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$103,121
Earnings$14,742
Admin Expense$1,573
Ending Balance$116,290

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