PETS COME FIRST INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DEBORAH ZIMMERMAN

Phone

8143641725

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PETS COME FIRST INC, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $441K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $68K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

PETS COME FIRST IS A 501C (3) NON-PROFIT, NON-EUTHANASIA ORGANIZATION. OUR MISSION IS TO FACILITATE THE PLACEMENT OF STRAY AND UNWANTED ANIMALS INTO LOVING HOMES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $244,501 Revenue: $132,154

PETS COME FIRST IS A NON-EUTHANASIA ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTED TO CARING FOR ANIMALS OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, AND SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. PETS COME FIRST WORKS CLOSELY WITH OTHER LOCAL RESCUES, CLINICS, AND PET FOOD PANTRIES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY CAT "TRAP AND RELEASE" PROGRAMS ALONG WITH LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAMS TO COMBAT THE ROOT CAUSE OF PET OVERPOPULATION.WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING RESPONSIBLE SHELTER MANAGEMENT WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, WORKING TOGETHER TO ELIMINATE THE CRITICAL OVERPOPULATION OF HOMELESS, STRAY AND ABUSED ANIMALS. EDUCATING OUR COMMUNITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAYING AND NEUTERING ALL ANIMALS WILL DECREASE THE NUMBER OF SURRENDERED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS TO AREA SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS. WE WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER RESCUES, LOCAL & STATE POLICE, HUMANE OFFICERS, AND DOG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO PROVIDE MONETARY AND VOLUNTARY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT AND SPONSOR LOCAL ANIMAL PROGRAMS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. WE WILL OFFER EMERGENCY PLACEMENT, FOOD, AND MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE PETS OF APPROVED AND RESPONSIBLE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $246,599

Program Service Revenue $132,154

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $62,653

TOTAL REVENUE $441,406

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $188,384

Fundraising Expenses $762

Program Expenses $244,501

Other Expenses $185,083

TOTAL EXPENSES $373,467

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$441,406	$355,035	+0.2%
Expenses	$373,467	$368,536	+0.0%
Net Income	$67,939	$-13,501	-6.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

100

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOSEPH M PULASKI	PRESIDENT	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA WHITE	VICE PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAURIE KELLY	SECRETARY	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH ZIMMERMAN	TREASURER	35.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELENA GAIRLOCH	BOARD MEMBER	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$441,406	$373,467	$773,318	$67,939
2022	$355,035	$368,536	$706,441	$-13,501
2021	$523,253	$349,924	$723,109	$173,329
2020	$411,328	$375,125	$577,896	$36,203
2019	$343,975	$374,047	$508,646	$-30,072
2018	$311,082	$308,519	$541,847	$2,563