Pawsitive Alliance
Pawsitive Alliance's mission is to help end the euthanasia of dogs and cats in Washington State by increasing adoptions, initiating and supporting spay and neuter programs, and providing …
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Our Adoption program focuses on providing additional attention and exposure to homeless animals in Washington's shelter and rescue organizations in order to increase adoption rates throughout the state. The #WhyNotMePets campaign targets the harder to place animals in the shelter system; dogs and cats that have been homeless for 60 days or longer, older animals, ones with medical issues, and marginalized breeds such as bully breeds. Our Spay & Neuter program provides targeted free or low-cost spay & neuter surgeries for companion animals of low-income families (or individuals) and community cats. In 2022 we provided assistance to 932 cats and dogs throughout Washington state. All individuals and families that received assistance through this program were at or below the poverty …
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Mission
Pawsitive Alliance's mission is to help end the euthanasia of dogs and cats in Washington State by increasing adoptions, initiating and supporting spay and neuter programs, and providing resources and education to improve pet retention. Our Vision is a happy and healthy home for every dog and cat in Washington State.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Pawsitive Alliance with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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
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- a website
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPawsitive Alliance is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Bellevue, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 841679356. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $244K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Pawsitive Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841679356. 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.
Pawsitive Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Pawsitive Alliance is located in Bellevue, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years. Its registered address is 14150 NE 20th St Ste F1 Pmb 233, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Pawsitive Alliance has $244K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Pawsitive Alliance 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 small organization. It has $244K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Pawsitive Alliance. 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, Pawsitive Alliance 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Our Adoption program focuses on providing additional attention and exposure to homeless animals in Washington's shelter and rescue organizations in order to increase adoption rates throughout the state. The #WhyNotMePets campaign targets the harder to place animals in the shelter system; dogs and cats that have been homeless for 60 days or longer, older animals, ones with medical issues, and marginalized breeds such as bully breeds. Our Spay & Neuter program provides targeted free or low-cost spay & neuter surgeries for companion animals of low-income families (or individuals) and community cats. In 2022 we provided assistance to 932 cats and dogs throughout Washington state. All individuals and families that received... Pawsitive Alliance is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $244K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Pawsitive Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Pawsitive Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841679356, 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.
PAWSITIVE ALLIANCE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (11)
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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 - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 27 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 · 2005
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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 Pawsitive Alliance
- What is Pawsitive Alliance?
- Pawsitive Alliance is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bellevue, United States. Our Adoption program focuses on providing additional attention and exposure to homeless animals in Washington's shelter and rescue organizations in order to increase adoption rates throughout the state. The #WhyNotMePets campaign targets the harder to place animals in the shelter system; dogs and cats that have been homeless for 60 days or longer, older animals, ones with medical issues, and marginalized breeds such as bully breeds. Our Spay & Neuter program provides targeted free or low-cost spay & neuter surgeries for companion animals of low-income families (or individuals) and community cats. In 2022 we provided assistance to 932 cats and dogs throughout Washington state. All individuals and families that received assistance through this program were at or below the poverty threshold for their counties within Washington state. Our pet retention program focuses on keeping pets and people together. In 2022, Pawsitive Alliance continued partnerships with groups that work with the homeless. The Seattle area has the third highest rate of homelessness in the country and up to 10% of homeless individuals have pets. Pawsitive Alliance works with groups that provide medical care and pet care items to homeless pet caretakers, and we provide free pet food and supplies resources to those individuals who need assistance with training or behavioral issues to reduce owner surrenders to local rescues and shelters.
- When was Pawsitive Alliance founded?
- Pawsitive Alliance was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Pawsitive Alliance?
- Lauren Bivens-Johnson serves as President.
- Where is Pawsitive Alliance located?
- Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, United States.
- What is Pawsitive Alliance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Pawsitive Alliance trustworthy?
- Pawsitive Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Pawsitive Alliance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 841679356. Registration: 84-1679356 (United States).
- What is Pawsitive Alliance's website?
- https://www.pawsitivealliance.org