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 save or treat 25,000 homeless and at-risk pets each year. Lifesaving programs impact around 5,000 homeless pets in a standard year and an additional 20,000 pets from under-resourced communities receiving free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, medical care and other support including a pet food pantry that distributed nearly 24,000 pounds of food in 2021. 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 91.06%. Paws chicago is able to save at-risk animals from 13 additional high kill states, and support animals impacted by natural disasters like 2021's hurricane ida in louisiana. In summary, 2021 results include 12,272 free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries; 4,046 adoptions of homeless animals into new, loving families (a reduction from a typical year due to a virtual adoption process in response to pandemic for the first half of the year); a 97.71% save rate even while serving extremely vulnerable populations; 8,646 medical diagnoses treated; 23,856 pounds of food and supplies distributed through the pet food pantry; 2,641 homeless animals placed in foster care; 96,035 hours worked by volunteers (the equivalent of 46 full-time employees); and the 19th consecutive year of charity navigator's highest 4-star rating. All of paws chicago's programs work toward building no kill communities through the comprehensive no kill model. The foundation of the no kill model is community engagement. Atop this foundation are paws chicago's mission-critical programsthe pillars of prevention, animal health & behavior, adoption and volunteers. Detailed program information follows.”

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