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EIN 46-3490514

WOLF PAWS INC Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Dandridge
State
Tennessee
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
Description
Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary rescues and provides sanctuary for unwanted and abused wolf-dogs. The organization educates the public on wolf-dog care and needs to reduce euthanasia. In 2022, they gave an estimated 130 private tours of the sanctuary to discourage the public from adopting wolf-dogs from backyard breeders and assisted in the rescue of several animals. Additionally, during 2022 they provided a permanent sanctuary for 12 abused and unwanted wolf-dogs.
Also known as...
Positive Awareness Wolf-Dog Sanctuary
Total revenues
$147,379
2023
Total expenses
$171,588
2023
Total assets
$226,825
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at WOLF PAWS INC Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary

During 2023 we provided a permanent sanctuary for 12 abused and unwanted wolf-dogs.
During 2023 we gave an estimated 210 private tours of the sanctuary to educate the public about wolf-dog behavior and care requirements and to discourage the public from adopting wolf-dogs from backyard breeders. The organization also assisted in the rescue and placement of unwanted wolf-dogs and provided consultation to individuals and organizations with the aim to reduce the preventable euthanasia of wolf-dogs and dogs misidentified as wolf-dogs.

Who funds WOLF PAWS INC Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Leslie L Alexander FoundationAnimal Rescue$55,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$926

Personnel at WOLF PAWS INC Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer AckleyPresident$45,000
Helen AurenzTreasurer and Director$0
Erin VanderveldtAssistant Secretary , Assistant Treasurer , Director$0
D Charlene FrazierSecretary and Director$0
Diana Charlene FrazierSecretarydirector$0

Financials for WOLF PAWS INC Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$147,379
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$147,379

Form 990s for WOLF PAWS INC Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-05-15990View PDF
2021-122022-10-21990View PDF
2021-122022-05-01990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF

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Data update history
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from Leslie L Alexander Foundation
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 891
Dandridge, TN 37725
Metro area
Morristown, TN
County
Jefferson County, TN
Website URL
wolfpaws.org/ 
Phone
(865) 397-7656
IRS details
EIN
46-3490514
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0272545
FTB Entity ID
4651349
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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