Paws Plus Foundation Inc
Founded in 1967, PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) is a comprehensive animal welfare organization operating three facilities in Washington State: the Companion Animal Shelter in Lynnwood, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Snohomish, and Cat City adoption center in Seattle. Since its founding, PAWS has united more than 170,000 cats and dogs with loving families, cared for more than 160,000 sick, injured and orphaned wild animals, and educated the community through outreach and advocacy. The organization focuses on companion animal adoption, wildlife rehabilitation, spay and neuter services, and humane education while advocating for animal-friendly legislation and policies.
Paws Plus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Paws Plus Foundation Inc gave $130K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $130K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $130,000
- Median grant
- $130,000
- Total assets
- $4,393,572
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Paws Plus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Sato Project ($130K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (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 Plus Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 61% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sato Project Brooklyn, NY | General | $130,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,393,572 | $1,062,075 | $182,018 | $130,000 | 1 | $136,248 | $59,548 | $224,542 |
| 2024 | $3,513,515 | $3,533,670 | $20,155 | — | — | $2,004 | $70,837 | $130,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paws Plus Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Paws Plus Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Paws Plus Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $130K. Net investment income was $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paws Plus Foundation Inc is led by Paula Mathews, President & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paula Mathews
President & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy S. Holding
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nushin Kormi
Clerk & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amy L. Domini (2024) — Clerk & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Plus Foundation Inc
How much does Paws Plus Foundation Inc give each year?
Paws Plus Foundation Inc gave $130K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Paws Plus Foundation Inc?
Paws Plus Foundation Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Paws Plus Foundation Inc operate?
Paws Plus Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Paws Plus Foundation Inc's EIN?
Paws Plus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1027139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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