SOUTHERN PAWS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ASHLEY GARDENIER

Phone

9735565885

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SOUTHERN PAWS INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $191K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $217K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE NEEDED HOMES FOR DOGS FROM THE SOUTHERN REGION OF THE UNITED STATES AND IMPROVE SHELTER LIFE IN THE SOUTH. THROUGH ITS ADOPTION PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO LINK RESCUE DOGS IN NEED OF LOVING AND APPROVED HOMES WITH THE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE THEM IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF THE UNITED STATES. IN ADDITION, THE RELATIONSHIPS ESTABLISHED WITH THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT RESCUE GROUPS USED DURING THE ADOPTION PROCESS ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT THE SOUTHERN SHELTERS ARE IN NEED OF.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $137,766 Revenue: $64,642

ADOPTION PROGRAM - TO PROVIDE NEEDED HOMES FOR DOGS FROM THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES AND IMPROVE SHELTER LIFE IN THE SOUTH.

Program 2

Expenses: $12,448 Revenue: $2,198

TRAINING SERVICES - AT OUR CUTTING EDGE DOG TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, WE ARE DEDICATED TO SHAPING WELL-ROUNDED COMPANIONS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES AND A DEEP UNDERESTANDING OF CANINE...

TRAINING SERVICES - AT OUR CUTTING EDGE DOG TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTER, WE ARE DEDICATED TO SHAPING WELL-ROUNDED COMPANIONS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES AND A DEEP UNDERESTANDING OF CANINE BEHAVIOR. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING DOGS AND THEIR OWNERS BUILD STRONG, POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH EFFECTIVE AND POSITIVE TRAINING TECHNIQUES. WITH THE HELP OF OUR EXPERT TRAINERS, WE CAN ACCOMPANY YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY OF LEARNING, GROWTH AND TAIL WAGGING FUN WITH YOUR PUP.

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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 $123,189

Program Service Revenue $66,840

Investment Income $20

Other Revenue $590

TOTAL REVENUE $190,639

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $22,771

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $150,214

Other Expenses $193,771

TOTAL EXPENSES $216,542

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$190,639	$235,180	-0.2%
Expenses	$216,542	$284,604	-0.2%
Net Income	$-25,903	$-49,424	-0.5%

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

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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

N/A

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

$12,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CASEY FLINN	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA MIELE	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LORRAINE GARDENIER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY GARDENIER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	35.00	Officer	$12,000	$0	$12,000

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	$190,639	$216,542	$47,070	$-25,903
2023	$235,180	$284,604	$74,951	$-49,424
2022	$364,433	$368,555	$122,377	$-4,122
2021	$402,044	$357,972	$115,818	$44,072
2020	$372,946	$338,063	$71,716	$34,883
2019	$258,752	$253,298	$40,293	$5,454
2018	$257,898	$239,289	$31,569	$18,609