4 Paws For Ability, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
4 Paws For Ability, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Enriching the lives of people with disabilities by placing life-changing service dogs.
Year, State Incorporated:
1998, OH
4 Paws for Ability breeds, raises, trains and places service dogs with children and local veterans with disabilities. The service dogs are task trained to meet the unique needs of their partner.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, 4 Paws For Ability, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Programs | $3,621,442 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,621,442 |
Chief Executive
Jennifer Lutes, Executive Director
Compensation*
$89,045
Chair of the Board
Julie George, Partner
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Gilman Partners
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
64
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on 4 Paws For Ability, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Donations | $2,177,772 |
| Program Service Fees | $1,844,893 |
| Sales and Fees | $237,800 |
| Unrealized Gains on Investments | $146,810 |
| In Kind Donations | $110,006 |
| Interest Income | $88,974 |
| Other | $27,162 |
| Total Income | $4,633,417 |
Programs: 87% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $4,633,417 |
| Total expenses: | $4,155,217 |
| Program expenses | $3,621,442 |
| Fundraising expenses | $228,500 |
| Administrative expenses | $305,275 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $478,200 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $7,076,202 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $7,554,402 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,310,842 |
| Total Assets | $8,865,244 |
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Report completed by:
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