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Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary Inc

EIN 46-1396172 • 501(c)3 • Poquoson, VA

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

We are dedicaed to the rescue and placement of abandoned, abused and neglected cats in or around Poquoson. Spay/neuter is a priority along with providing food, shelter, medical care, rehabilitarion and adoption opportunities.

PO Box 2204Poquoson, VA 23662

poquosonanimalwelfaresanctuary.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

-7.7%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$212,473

Down $17,759 (-7.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$212,473

Down $17,759 (-7.7%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$79,896

Down $16,451 (-17%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$97,655

Up $9,622 (+11%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$17,759

Down $26,073 (-314%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth42nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $144,386Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $158,334Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $156,979Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $160,890Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $173,888Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $177,466Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $164,217Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $178,192Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $178,1922020Assets 2021: $190,097Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $190,0972021Assets 2022: $198,018Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $198,0182022Assets 2023: $230,232Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $230,2322023Assets 2024: $212,473Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $212,4732024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$212,473
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$212,473
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2013: $160,055Expenses 2013: $15,669Net Income 2013: $144,3862013Revenue 2014: $63,139Expenses 2014: $49,191Net Income 2014: $13,9482014Revenue 2015: $60,487Expenses 2015: $61,842Net Income 2015: -$1,3552015Revenue 2016: $63,046Expenses 2016: $60,145Net Income 2016: $2,9012016Revenue 2017: $73,584Expenses 2017: $63,271Net Income 2017: $10,3132017Revenue 2018: $71,515Expenses 2018: $70,337Net Income 2018: $1,1782018Revenue 2019: $69,740Expenses 2019: $82,989Net Income 2019: -$13,2492019Revenue 2020: $110,507Expenses 2020: $96,532Net Income 2020: $13,9752020Revenue 2021: $93,999Expenses 2021: $93,994Net Income 2021: $52021Revenue 2022: $95,268Expenses 2022: $87,347Net Income 2022: $7,9212022Revenue 2023: $96,347Expenses 2023: $88,033Net Income 2023: $8,3142023Revenue 2024: $79,896Expenses 2024: $97,655Net Income 2024: -$17,7592024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$79,896
Expenses$97,655
Net Income-$17,759
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$212,473
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$212,473
Revenue
$79,896
Expenses
$97,655
Net income
-$17,759
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.12$0.00$2.12$0.80$0.98$0.18
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.00$2.30$0.96$0.88$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.00$1.98$0.95$0.87$0.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.00$1.90$0.94$0.94$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.78$0.00$1.78$1.11$0.97$0.14
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.64$0.00$0.70$0.83$0.13
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.77$0.00$0.72$0.70$0.01
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.74$0.00$0.74$0.63$0.10
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.61$0.00$0.63$0.60$0.03
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.57$0.00$0.60$0.62$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.58$0.00$0.63$0.49$0.14
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.44$0.00$1.60$0.16$1.44
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$79,896
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are dedicaed to the rescue and placement of abandoned, abused and neglected cats in or around Poquoson. Spay/neuter is a priority along with providing food, shelter, medical care, rehabilitarion and adoption opportunities.

Dedicated to the rescue and placement of abandoned, abused and neglected cats in or around Poquoson. Spay/neuter is a priority along with providing food, shelter, medical care, rehabilitation and adoption opportunites.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$184,900$184,900→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$31,382$13,833▼ $17,549
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$13,950$13,740▼ $210
Total Assets$230,232$212,473▼ $17,759
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$230,232$212,473▼ $17,759
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$230,232$212,473▼ $17,759
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$230,232$212,473▼ $17,759

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$76,800-$76,800
Leasehold Improvements$108,100--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lori CawleyPresident, Director
James Rohrbach2nd Vice President, Director
Karen P AyerVice President, Director
Winifred LambertRecording Secretary, Director
Alana PageTNR Coordinator and Community Liason, Director
Laurie C MereeTreasurer, Director
Kelly HollowayMarketing and Fundraising Coordinator
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$79,894
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$74,931
Change in Net Assets
$-17,759
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$97,655
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$33,242--$33,242
Insurance$4,535--$4,535
Travel$475--$475
Office Expenses-$194-$194
Other Expenses$100$25-$100
Total Functional Expenses$97,436$219$0$97,655
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The completed 990 Form is sent to all Board Members prior to submission to the IRS. Board Members are given one week to review and give comments back to the Treasurer. The Annual Financial Statements are distributed at the January Board Meeting for discussion, review, and approval. Monthly Financial Statements are distributed to the Board at every Board meeting. They are reviewed, discussed and then approved by the Board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial are posted on the website and are available on request. All governing documents and policies are discussed with volunteers prior to their volunteering with PAWS. Volunteers sign an agreement stating that they read, understood and will follow PAWS policies and procedures. Financial documents are posted on the website and distributed monthly at the Board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1

“The number of Board Members was decreased this year from 9 to 7. Board positions were deleted.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary Inc
EIN
46-1396172
In Care Of
% Laurie C Meree
Phone
7578465633
Address
PO Box 2204, Poquoson, VA 23662
Doing Business As
Poquoson Animal Welfare Sanctuary (PAWS)

Signing Officer

Name
Laurie C Meree
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7578465633
Signed
2025-05-04
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laurie C Meree
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
55
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Section A, Line 6

“Our members did not pay dues this year. They volunteer hours as a sign of commitment and support of the organization and its mission. As a member, they are able to contribute to decisions made regarding the organization, but do not have a vote in the final determination.”

Form 990, Part X, Section Assets, Line 10B

“The tax assessment increased for the years 2023 and 2024. Property is assessed every two years.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 16

“Occupancy. The costs to maintain and improve the Sanctuary main building increased this year due to structural improvements necessary as well as improvements made to comply with the Department of Agriculture standards.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Our members did not pay dues this year. They volunteer hours as a sign of commitment and support of the organization and its mission. As a member, they are able to contribute to decisions made regarding the organization, but do not have a vote in the final determination.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The completed 990 Form is sent to all Board Members prior to submission to the IRS. Board Members are given one week to review and give comments back to the Treasurer. The Annual Financial Statements are distributed at the January Board Meeting for discussion, review, and approval. Monthly Financial Statements are distributed to the Board at every Board meeting. They are reviewed, discussed and then approved by the Board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Governing documents and financial are posted on the website and are available on request. All governing documents and policies are discussed with volunteers prior to their volunteering with PAWS. Volunteers sign an agreement stating that they read, understood and will follow PAWS policies and procedures. Financial documents are posted on the website and distributed monthly at the Board meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The tax assessment increased for the years 2023 and 2024. Property is assessed every two years.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The number of Board Members was decreased this year from 9 to 7. Board positions were deleted.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Occupancy. The costs to maintain and improve the Sanctuary main building increased this year due to structural improvements necessary as well as improvements made to comply with the Department of Agriculture standards.
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