Paws Chicago

“1. Paula fasseas is the mother of alexis fasseas. 2. Michael and melissa canning are married, they are major fundraisers and contributors. 3. Barbara bradford and robert sherman are married, they are major fundraisers and contributors.”

“Before the form 990 is filed, it is reviewed in detail by the treasurer and the chairman of the board. After that review and before it is filed, a copy of the form 990 is distributed to all members of the board of directors.”

“Board members and senior staff will annually disclose and promptly update any disclosures previously made regarding their interests that could give rise to a conflict of interest. This includes family relationships, substantial business or investment holdings, or other transations or affiliations that may present a conflict of interest. The chairman of the board will determine whether (a) no action need be taken, or (b) the situation be disclosed to the board for further discussion and resolution. In some cases the person with the conflict may be excluded from sensitive discussions so as not to unduly influence the discussion of the conflict.”

“The chairman of the board and the president perform an annual comparison of the organization's top management compensation to that of similar organizations and by evaluating industry standards. During this evaluation the roles, experiences, and level or education are taken into consideration. The process is documented.”

“The organization makes its forms 1023, 990, 990-t (if applicable) and its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in irc section 6104(d). In addition,form 990 is commonly available on the organization's website - www.pawschicago.org”

“An industry-leading adoption center, a state-of-the-art medical center, and a high-volume spay/neuter clinic work synchronously to address the needs of homeless and at-risk pets citywide. Lifesaving rescue and adoption programs save nearly 5,000 homeless pets annually, with an additional 20,000 animals from under-resourced communities receiving free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, medical care and other support including a pet food pantry that distributed nearly 18,100 pounds of food in 2022. Paws chicago's programs implement solutions to build no kill communities, end pet overpopulation and transform animal welfare by setting standards that are used as a model by other organizations. Since paws chicago's founding in 1997, the number of pets killed each year in chicago has been reduced by 92.5%. Paws chicago is able to save at-risk animals from 13 additional high kill states, and support animals impacted by natural disasters like 2022's hurricane ian in the gulf coast and hurricane fiona in puerto rico. 2022 results include 15,424 free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries; 4,629 adoptions of homeless animals into new, loving families; a 98.04% save rate even while rescuing extremely vulnerable population of at-risk homeless pets; 18,108 pounds of food and supplies distributed through the pet food pantry; 2,174 homeless animals placed in foster care; 95,386 hours worked by volunteers, and the 20th consecutive year of charity navigator's highest 4-star rating. All of paws chicago's programs work toward building no kill communities through the organization's comprehensive no kill model. The foundation of the no kill model is community engagement inspiring people's involvement in the cause of homeless pets. Atop this foundation are paws chicago's mission-critical programs the pillars of prevention (spay/neuter), animal health & behavior, adoption and volunteers. Detailed program information follows.”

“Outside services: program service expenses 493,959. Management and general expenses 67,962. Fundraising expenses 126,355. Total expenses 688,276. Postage: program service expenses 403,027. Management and general expenses 11,353. Fundraising expenses 153,264. Total expenses 567,644. Animal care supplies: program service expenses 375,138. Management and general expenses 23,197. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 398,335. Merchandise cost: program service expenses 3,378. Management and general expenses 6,058. Fundraising expenses 177,819. Total expenses 187,255. Telephone and internet: program service expenses 97,586. Management and general expenses 36,967. Fundraising expenses 2,440. Total expenses 136,993. Bank/credit card fees: program service expenses 7,437. Management and general expenses 6,530. Fundraising expenses 108,367. Total expenses 122,334. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 60,987. Management and general expenses 7,550. Fundraising expenses 11,059. Total expenses 79,596. Training reimbursement: program service expenses 69,682. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 69,682. Event catering and food: program service expenses 6,578. Management and general expenses 8,308. Fundraising expenses 7,627. Total expenses 22,513. License & permits: program service expenses 1,258. Management and general expenses 3,039. Fundraising expenses 17,513. Total expenses 21,810. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 4,932. Management and general expenses 1,607. Fundraising expenses 1,955. Total expenses 8,494. Rental fees: program service expenses 3,313. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,313.”

“There was no change to the oversight process or selection process during the year.”