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Paws of Honor Inc

Veterinary care and products at no charge for military and law enforcement dogs that have served our country.

Animal Welfare Williamsburg, VA EIN: 475643489 (IRS) Reg: 47-5643489 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Paws of Honor Inc

The goal of Paws of Honor (POH) is to provide veterinary care and products at no charge* for retired military and law enforcement K9s that have served our country, locally or globally. Retired K9s deserve accessible, high quality veterinary care in return for their commitment and sacrifice for our country and the monetary burden associated with veterinary care should not fall on the shoulders of the officer/handler/owner once the K9 has been decommissioned.

Founded
Headquarters
Williamsburg, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

Veterinary care and products at no charge for military and law enforcement dogs that have served our country.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 27%
Peer average: 83%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.27
Program$0.27

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Paws of Honor Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Paws of Honor Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Williamsburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 475643489. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $11M in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Paws of Honor Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 475643489. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Paws of Honor Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Paws of Honor Inc is located in Williamsburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Paws of Honor Inc has $11M in annual revenue. It allocates 27% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Paws of Honor Inc is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Paws of Honor Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Paws of Honor Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 27% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The goal of Paws of Honor (POH) is to provide veterinary care and products at no charge* for retired military and law enforcement K9s that have served our country, locally or globally. Retired K9s deserve accessible, high quality veterinary care in return for their commitment and sacrifice for our country and the monetary burden associated with veterinary care should not fall on the shoulders of the officer/handler/owner once the K9 has been decommissioned. Paws of Honor Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 27% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $11M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Paws of Honor Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Paws of Honor Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 475643489, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
27% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Robert F Y•••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Senate committee considers lending ‘helping paws’ in honor of Hortmans’ dog - InForum
Apr 2026
www.inforum.com
Form filed
$10.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$9.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Paws of Honor - health care for retired working canines - tsa.gov
Sep 2022
www.tsa.gov
Form filed
$7.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 26 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Paws of Honor Inc

What is Paws of Honor Inc?
Paws of Honor Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Williamsburg, United States. The goal of Paws of Honor (POH) is to provide veterinary care and products at no charge* for retired military and law enforcement K9s that have served our country, locally or globally. Retired K9s deserve accessible, high quality veterinary care in return for their commitment and sacrifice for our country and the monetary burden associated with veterinary care should not fall on the shoulders of the officer/handler/owner once the K9 has been decommissioned.
When was Paws of Honor Inc founded?
Paws of Honor Inc was founded in 2015.
Who leads Paws of Honor Inc?
Robert F Youngblood serves as President.
Where is Paws of Honor Inc located?
Headquartered in Williamsburg, VA, United States.
What is Paws of Honor Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 27% of expenses go to program services.
Is Paws of Honor Inc trustworthy?
Paws of Honor Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Paws of Honor Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 475643489. Registration: 47-5643489 (United States).
What is Paws of Honor Inc's website?
http://www.pawsofhonor.org