Paws of War Inc
To rescue, train and place shelter dogs to serve and provide independence to our veterans & first responders that suffer the traumatic effects of war, and provide essential and supportive services to our heroes in need.
Paws of War Inc at a glance
In short: Paws of War Inc reported $12K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $11,850 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +240.6% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $5,656,435
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $6,146,138
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $150,012
- +24.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,793,940
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paws of War Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $32K (2022). In 2024 it reported $12K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guardians of Rescue Inc Smithtown, NY | For Rent and Occupancy Costs | $31,792 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,656,435 | $6,146,138 | $4,793,940 | $11,850 | Total only | $150,012 |
| 2023 | $4,322,679 | $4,177,729 | $4,057,426 | $3,479 | Total only | $120,917 |
| 2022 | $4,133,978 | $4,157,490 | $3,428,533 | $31,792 | 1 | $1,387 |
| 2021 | $3,386,038 | $3,547,370 | $2,105,317 | $18,299 | 1 | $1,788 |
| 2020 | $1,873,169 | $2,158,542 | $1,228,756 | $18,783 | 1 | $3,542 |
| 2018 | $474,056 | $1,119,721 | $965,814 | — | — | $119 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Paws of War Inc
Based on IRS filings
Paws of War Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Nesconset, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $12K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paws of War Inc is led by Robert Misseri, President on every filing since 2018; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Misseri
President
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$44K (2018) → $180K (2024)
Derek B. Cartwright
Coordinator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Michael Sofarelli
Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Harry Stolberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Walls
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Amato
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Keats
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Fardella
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Barnett
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dori Scofield (2018–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Christina Padrazo (2018) — Secretary
- Former: John Diprima (2018) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Taliercio (2018) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $180K, to Robert Misseri (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paws of War Inc
How much does Paws of War Inc give each year?
Paws of War Inc reported $12K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $3K in grants paid.
How large is Paws of War Inc?
Paws of War Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.1M.
What is Paws of War Inc?
Paws of War Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Nesconset, NY. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Paws of War Inc operate?
Paws of War Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Paws of War Inc's EIN?
Paws of War Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5113396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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