ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1967

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KATHERINE GRACZYK

Phone

2079853244

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY INC, founded in 1967, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $5.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY EXISTS TO SERVE AS THE SAFETY NET FOR LOST AND HOMELESS PETS AND TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE SERVICES AND RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR LONG TERM WELL-BEING, SO PETS AND THEIR FAMILIES STAY TOGETHER AND THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,377,310 Revenue: $2,062,732

FOUNDED IN 1967, ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (AWS) IS A PRIVATE 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN KENNEBUNK, MAINE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SHELTER, VETERINARY CARE, TRAINING...

FOUNDED IN 1967, ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (AWS) IS A PRIVATE 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN KENNEBUNK, MAINE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SHELTER, VETERINARY CARE, TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO MORE THAN 10,000 PETS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ANNUALLY. AWS OPERATES A PROGRESSIVE ANIMAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION CENTER ON A 40 ACRE CAMPUS IN KENNEBUNK AND SERVES 18 MUNICIPALITIES IN YORK COUNTY AS THE ANIMAL CONTROL IMPOUND FACILITY FOR LOST AND ABANDONED PETS. AWS WORKS WITH RESCUE GROUPS IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY TO BRING COMPANION ANIMALS TO MAINE FOR ADOPTION. AWS SUITE OF LIFESAVING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP KEEP PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE TOGETHER BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES INCLUDING TEMPORARY BOARDING, PET FOOD, SUPPLIES, VETERINARY CARE AND ASSISTANCE WITH BEHAVIOR CONCERNS. ADDITIONALLY, AWS WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH FUNDING PARTNERS AND VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS TO DELIVER ACCESSIBLE SPAY/NEUTER AND WELLNESS SERVICES STATEWIDE, ESPECIALLY IN REMOTE, UNDERSERVED AREAS OF MAINE. AWS ADOPTION CENTER, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING SERVICES ARE SUPPORTED BY A COMPASSIONATE AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND A TEAM OF 200+ DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND FOSTER FAMILIES. AWS IS ABLE TO FULFILL ITS MISSION THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTE THROUGH FINANCIAL GIFTS, INKIND SUPPORT AND BEQUESTS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,661,081

Program Service Revenue $2,056,433

Investment Income $664,639

Other Revenue $47,754

TOTAL REVENUE $5,429,907

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,642,464

Fundraising Expenses $340,237

Program Expenses $3,377,310

Other Expenses $1,339,685

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,982,149

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,429,907	$4,909,060	+0.1%
Expenses	$3,982,149	$3,390,727	+0.2%
Net Income	$1,447,758	$1,518,333	0.0%

Key Indicators

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

200

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

$189,037

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN CAVARETTA	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM BISHOP	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER BRETON	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN MILLER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN VIEHMANN	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN CYR	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL DICESARE	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHERINE GRACZYK	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNTHIA TALBOT	SECRETARY	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RON SCHNEIDER	PRESIDENT	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE OUELLET	VICE PRESIDENT	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ABIGAIL SMITH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$171,501	$17,536	$189,037

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
2025	$5,429,907	$3,982,149	$10,883,514	$1,447,758
2024	$4,909,060	$3,390,727	$9,270,691	$1,518,333
2023	$3,035,110	$3,547,654	$7,518,245	$-512,544
2022	$3,248,197	$3,241,134	$7,582,687	$7,063
2021	$2,891,052	$2,853,953	$8,213,618	$37,099
2020	$4,322,280	$3,196,940	$8,005,431	$1,125,340
2019	$2,887,266	$3,331,875	$6,650,195	$-444,609