DORCHESTER PAWS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

APRIL HOWARD

Phone

8438713820

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DORCHESTER PAWS, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 68% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.1M, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

DORCHESTER PAWS OPERATES THE ANIMAL SHELTER FOR DORCHESTER COUNTY, PROVIDES HOUSING FOR IMPOUNDED AND OWNER SURRENDERED ANIMALS, PROVIDES CARE, MAINTENANCE, PLACEMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS, MANAGES A SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM, FOSTER CARE PROGRAM AND A COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $860,246 Revenue: $288,853

ADOPTION-WE ARE COMMITTED TO FINDING EVERY ADOPTABLE ANIMAL A HOME. EACH ANIMAL THAT COMES TO US IS SPAYED/NEUTERED, GIVEN VACCINES, MONTHLY PREVENTATIVES AND BASIC LABORATORY TESTING BEFORE THEY ARE PUT UP FOR ADOPTION. IN ADDITION TO MEDICAL CARE WE PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD, AND TRAINING TO EACH ANIMAL UNTIL THEY FIND A HOME. IN 2023 WE TOOK IN 4,380 ANIMALS AND 2,575 OF THOSE WERE ADOPTED.

Program 2

Expenses: $236,107 Revenue: $13,034

SPAY/ NEUTER- WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENDING OVER PET POPULATION AND UNNECESSARY EUTHANASIA, TO DO THAT WE ENSURE EVERY ANIMAL IS SPAYED OR NEUTERED BEFORE BEING ADOPTED.

Program 3

Expenses: $29,391 Revenue: $28,331

MICHAEL'S HEALING HEART- THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS US TO MEDICALLY TREAT ANIMALS THAT COME IN WITH INJURIES OR ILLNESSES PRIOR TO PLACING THEM UP FOR ADOPTION.

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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 $2,054,440

Program Service Revenue $325,714

Investment Income $156,730

Other Revenue $195,123

TOTAL REVENUE $2,732,007

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,165,671

Fundraising Expenses $199,815

Program Expenses $1,257,161

Other Expenses $499,445

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,665,116

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,732,007	$1,621,385	+0.7%
Expenses	$1,665,116	$1,533,954	+0.1%
Net Income	$1,066,891	$87,431	+11.2%

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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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

194

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

$70,969

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ADAM WHITE	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM BEECHEM	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SALLY GARSHELL	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WANDA BRADLEY	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GABRIELLE D'ALEMBERTE	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATALIE HUTT	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DWAN RIVERS	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN SULLIVAN	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT MCDONALD	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT CRISP	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD HAYNER	PRESIDENT	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA AYERS	VICE PRESIDENT	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE CARMAN	TREASURER	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN BAUGHMAN	SECRETARY	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
APRIL HOWARD	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	60.00	Officer	$70,969	$0	$70,969

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,732,007	$1,665,116	$3,900,303	$1,066,891
2022	$1,621,385	$1,533,954	$2,835,175	$87,431
2021	$2,067,295	$1,538,424	$2,834,830	$528,871
2020	$2,086,555	$1,201,174	$2,236,267	$885,381
2019	$1,175,647	$1,129,845	$1,302,552	$45,802
2018	$912,041	$1,105,856	$1,151,473	$-193,815