Paws of Honor Inc
Veterinary care and products at no charge for military and law enforcement dogs that have served our country.
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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.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPaws 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
PAWS OF HONOR INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 26 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2015
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo 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