Paws-Ability Inc
Promote responsible pet ownership while aiding Brunswick county animal welfare groups through fundraising efforts. Be informed of animal issues within Brunswick county and educate the public in legislative matters concerning animal welfare.
Paws-Ability Inc at a glance
In short: Paws-Ability Inc gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,695
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,695
- Median grant
- $8,695
- Total assets
- $333,079
- +35.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Paws-Ability Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Furever Friends ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Paws-Ability Inc gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2025) to $19K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Furever Friends Wilmington, NC | Funding | $8,695 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $333,079 | $288,176 | $202,135 | $8,695 | 1 | $89 |
| 2024 | $245,845 | $266,350 | $284,358 | — | — | $578 |
| 2023 | $232,662 | $219,111 | $164,949 | — | — | $451 |
| 2022 | $166,668 | $172,658 | $163,610 | $18,732 | 2 | $129 |
| 2021 | $147,164 | $174,314 | $69,317 | — | — | — |
About Paws-Ability Inc
Based on IRS filings
Paws-Ability Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $333K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $89.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paws-Ability Inc is led by Anita August, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anita August
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mercy McCurdy
Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ryan
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Kelley
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Mount
Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Lobuono
Secretary
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Mount
Co-Treasurer
Treasurer → Co-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Szigedi
Co-Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Charity Moorhous (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Gina Scarzelli (2023–2024) — Advisor
- Former: Karen Arnold (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jim Ryan (2022) — Director
- Former: Rosemary Perna (2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Jenifer McCrea (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Paws-Ability Inc
How much does Paws-Ability Inc give each year?
Paws-Ability Inc gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Paws-Ability Inc?
Paws-Ability Inc reported $333K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $288K.
What is Paws-Ability Inc?
Paws-Ability Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. It holds $333K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Paws-Ability Inc operate?
Paws-Ability Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Paws-Ability Inc's EIN?
Paws-Ability Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3821169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Paws-Ability Inc funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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