Paws for Life Nc

“The Board reviews the 990 document and discusses by group email”

“(Policies) Bylaws are reviewed annually and always available for review / consult by board members. Article III of the Bylaws of Paws for Life NC defines "Conflicts of Interest" which outlines the obligation of the board members in this regard.”

“(Disclosure). The organization does not make its governing document (i.e. Bylaws) available to the public, but is willing to share upon request. On the "Our Story" section of the pawsforlifenc.org website, there is a Financial Disclosure section. This section references the availability of financial information and licensing information through the NC Secretary of State.”

“Paws for Life NC adoption fees of $60,607 covered 35% of medical and care expenses incurred for rescue dogs and cats. The remaining 65% of expenses was covered, in part by the revenue generated by fundraising events noted herein, but also by numerous fundraising activities whose detail is not requested in the 990 document. These activities included targeted medical Facebook campaigns, other in-person and online fundraising activities, solicited grants, solicited corporate and individual donations. More detail on these other fundraising activities is available on request.”

“Paws for Life NC is a 100% volunteer organization. Of the $236,062 expenses in 2022, 88% was attributed to direct animal care and supportive care of our foster animals. Fundraising expenses comprised 6% of expenses and these funds were required for effective fundraising events. Administrative expenses of 6% were required for insurance and professional services, shelter pull fees, storage rental fees, software/IT, online banking fees, printing and advertising.”