Civic Intelligence

A Pawsitive Approach

990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 45-3066494

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Feb 10, 2023

Organization Profilewww.apawsitiveapproach.com
2255 Lichen LaneTustin, CA 92780

(714) 336-2063

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

15th percentile

-30%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Down

$72,805

Down $26,321 (-27%) from 2020

Net Assets

$72,805

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$86,195

Down $36,092 (-30%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$111,878

Up $26,054 (+30%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$25,683

Down $62,146 (-170%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2013: $1Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2017: $70,468Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $43,258Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $62,663Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $99,126Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2022: $72,805Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $72,8052022Assets 2023: $47,707Liabilities 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $77,045Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $77,0452024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$72,805
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$72,805
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2013: $7,531Expenses 2013: $7,526Net Income 2013: $52013Revenue 2017: $110,345Expenses 2017: $70,512Net Income 2017: $39,8332017Revenue 2018: $110,059Expenses 2018: $137,322Net Income 2018: -$27,2632018Revenue 2019: $76,382Expenses 2019: $57,105Net Income 2019: $19,2772019Revenue 2020: $122,287Expenses 2020: $85,824Net Income 2020: $36,4632020Revenue 2022: $86,195Expenses 2022: $111,878Net Income 2022: -$25,6832022Revenue 2023: $58,601Expenses 2023: $86,107Net Income 2023: -$27,5062023Revenue 2024: $67,838Expenses 2024: $50,833Net Income 2024: $17,0052024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$86,195
Expenses$111,878
Net Income-$25,683
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Feb 10, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$86,195
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
APA organization incurs day-to-day expenses to care for the rescued cats and dogs, such as food supplies, litter for cats, crates, carriers, collars, leashes, and misc items-$45,142
APA organization provides veterinary care to rescued cats and dogs including vaccines, micro-chips, spay/neuter, surgery, and regular medical and dental check-ups-$40,834
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DEBORAH EDWARDSBoard MemberPT$0--
MELODY THORNHILLTreasurerPT$0--
MARILYN YARBOROUGHBoard MemberPT$0--
WENDY BACKUSBoard MemberPT$0--
NANCI SOOBoard MemberPT$0--
LISA JENNINGSPresidentPT$0--
MATTHEW ROSSSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Pawsitive Approach
EIN
45-3066494
Address
2255 LICHEN LANE, Tustin, CA 92780

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Jennings
Title
President
Phone
7143362063
Signed
2023-02-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Brigim Accountants and Advisors LLP
Address
20 Corporate Park Suite 260, Irvine, CA 92606
Preparer
Xin Huang
Phone
9493874999
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountLIABILITY INSURANCE 2,470MEDICIAL SUPPLIES 5,726BANK FEES 450MERCHANTS ACCOUNT FEE 526ACCOUNTING FEES 4,250AUTO EXPENSE 22SUPPLIES FOR PETS 39,417REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 924ADVERTISING 12,597BUSINESS MEALS 93SOFTWARE 3,998FIXTURE 540”

Part III response or note to any other line in Part III

“A pawsitive approach promote responsible pet ownership through education, advocacy, resources and rescue. Apa is committed to making a difference in reducing the number of homeless animals in orange county. Apa provides humane education, and share resources to help enable the community to make informed choices, regarding pet population control, health, and safety. Apa also help homeless animals by providing them with safe foster homes, good veterinary care and finding them placement into permanent homes.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$72,805
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$72,805
Revenue
$86,195
Expenses
$111,878
Net income
-$25,683
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.00$0.77$0.68$0.51$0.17
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.59$0.86$0.28
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.00$0.73$0.86$1.12$0.26
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.99$0.00$1.22$0.86$0.36
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.63$0.00$0.76$0.57$0.19
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.43$0.00$1.10$1.37$0.27
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$1.10$0.71$0.40
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.08$0.00