Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser
Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Campton, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $74 in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K.
Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser at a glance
In short: Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser gave $9K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), top state New Hampshire. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $9,039
- -37.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,013
- -37.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,013
- Total assets
- $74
- +5.7% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (33% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Animal Rescue Network of New England ($3K). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $14K (2021). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Rescue Network of New England Pelham, NH | Charitable | $3,013 |
| Bullied Breeds Rescue Nutting Lake, MA | Charitable | $3,013 |
| Proud Rescuers of Puerto Rico Huntington, NY | Charitable | $3,013 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $74 | $9,043 | $9,039 | $9,039 | 3 | $9,039 | $4 |
| 2021 | $70 | $14,839 | $14,960 | $14,370 | 3 | $14,870 | $6 |
| 2020 | $191 | $6,424 | $6,300 | $5,800 | 2 | — | $5 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser reported a distributable amount of $4 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser is led by Jessica Dupere, President & Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jessica Dupere
President & Chairman
President → President & Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Brown
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Calder
Secretary
Officer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Svenson
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Loporto
Treasurer
Officer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser
How much does Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser give each year?
Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser gave $9K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $14K across 3 grants.
What is Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser's typical grant size?
Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser's median grant in 2022 was $3,013, and its average grant was $3,013, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser give grants?
Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser's top state is New Hampshire, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and New York (33%).
Does Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How large is Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser?
Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser reported $74 in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser?
Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Campton, NH. It holds $74 in total assets as of 2022.
What is Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser's EIN?
Paws for Celebration Holiday Fundraiser's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2599691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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