Pawswithcause
PawsWithCause improves the lives of shelter animals through community art, volunteer engagement, and compassionate service while creating opportunities for people to build purpose, connection and belonging.
Pawswithcause at a glance
In short: Pawswithcause gave $179K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $26K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $179,236
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- Average grant
- $25,605
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $57,915
- +25.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Pawswithcause funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Flips Island Rescue ($74K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flips Island Rescue Stanwood, WA | Animal Support | $67,618 |
| Community Cat Coalition Mukilteo, WA | Animal Support | $67,618 |
| Feral Cat Spay and Neuter Project Lynnwood, WA | — | $10,000 |
| Pawsitive Alliance Bellevue, WA | — | $10,000 |
| Purrfect Pals Arlington, WA | — | $10,000 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven Sultan, WA | — | $7,500 |
| Flips Island Rescue Stanwood, WA | — | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $57,915 | $579,989 | $560,731 | $179,236 | 7 | $602 |
| 2025 | $46,207 | $84,740 | $78,138 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $39,605 | $20,276 | $16,278 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $35,607 | $37,456 | $50,948 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $49,099 | $86,947 | $43,363 | — | — | — |
About Pawswithcause
Based on IRS filings
Pawswithcause is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lake Stevens, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $179K. Net investment income was $602.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pawswithcause is led by Alix Frazier, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alix Frazier
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Krishnamurty
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neeta Javitz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saul Kiwanuka
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Pawswithcause
How much does Pawswithcause give each year?
Pawswithcause gave $179K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
What is Pawswithcause's typical grant size?
Pawswithcause's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,605, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pawswithcause give grants?
Pawswithcause gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stanwood, WA (2 grants).
Who are Pawswithcause's largest grantees?
Pawswithcause's largest 2026 grantees include Flips Island Rescue ($74,118 across 2 grants), Community Cat Coalition ($67,618) and Feral Cat Spay and Neuter Project ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Pawswithcause?
Pawswithcause reported $58K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $580K.
What is Pawswithcause?
Pawswithcause is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lake Stevens, WA. It holds $58K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Pawswithcause's EIN?
Pawswithcause's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2263128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
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