PURRFECT PALS

EIN: 943127448 501(c)(3)

ARLINGTON, WA

Total Revenue
$3,044,353
Total Expenses
$1,707,128
Total Assets
$3,757,159
Net Assets
$3,294,719
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
CAROL LAMAR
Phone
3606529611
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PURRFECT PALS, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 161% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 44% operating margin.

Mission

THROUGH PLACEMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS, PARTNERING WITH OTHER SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS, PURRFECT PALS WORKS TO END CAT HOMELESSNESS IN THE PUGET SOUND REGION WITH A FOCUS ON SPECIAL NEEDS CATS. RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED FOR LOW INCOME CAT OWNERS TO KEEP THEIR PETS, BUT CATS ARE ACCEPTED FROM OWNERS WHEN IT IS THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $900,694

CLINIC AND SHELTER: ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CLINIC FUNCTIONS INCLUDES SURGERIES IN-HOUSE AS WELL AS AT OUTSIDE VETS, VETERINARY EXAMINATIONS, VACCINATIONS AND DENTAL EXTRACTIONS AND CLEANINGS...

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CLINIC AND SHELTER: ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CLINIC FUNCTIONS INCLUDES SURGERIES IN-HOUSE AS WELL AS AT OUTSIDE VETS, VETERINARY EXAMINATIONS, VACCINATIONS AND DENTAL EXTRACTIONS AND CLEANINGS. SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHERS FUNDED BY GRANTS AND INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO LOW INCOME CAT OWNERS TO BE REDEEMED AT OUTSIDE SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS. ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH SHELTER FUNCTIONS INCLUDE CARE OF THE SANCTUARY CATS AND CATS IN THE ADOPTION PROGRAM AT THE ARLINGTON LOCATION. THE FOCUS CONTINUES TO BE ON SPECIAL NEEDS CATS WHO ARE MEDICALLY FRAGILE, HAVE CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND ARE GERIATRIC. THIS SPECIALIZED CARE IS MORE EXPENSIVE. THESE CATS STAY LONGER AWAITING ADOPTION AND MANY END UP LIVING THEIR LIVES OUT AT THE SANCTUARY.

Program 2
Expenses: $242,737

SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PROMOTING DONATIONS TO THE TIPPER FUND THAT COVERS EXPENSES TO CARE FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CATS, THE AUCTION FUND-A-NEED APPEAL TO COVER GENERAL...

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SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PROMOTING DONATIONS TO THE TIPPER FUND THAT COVERS EXPENSES TO CARE FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CATS, THE AUCTION FUND-A-NEED APPEAL TO COVER GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND MAJOR GIFTS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS CAMPAIGN TO FUND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND EXPANSION.

Program 3
Expenses: $47,632 Revenue: $38,129

ADOPTION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPECIAL OFFSITE EVENTS AND ADOPTION CENTER ACTIVITY AT TWO PETSMART PARTNER STORES. ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOSTER PROGRAM AND TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED FUND PROGRAMS...

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ADOPTION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPECIAL OFFSITE EVENTS AND ADOPTION CENTER ACTIVITY AT TWO PETSMART PARTNER STORES. ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOSTER PROGRAM AND TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED FUND PROGRAMS ARE ALSO INCLUDED. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT FOSTER CARE, FLUXUATING WITH KITTEN SEASON IN THE SPRING/SUMMER MONTHS, MEANS THAT AN AVERAGE OF 200 CATS OR KITTENS AT ANY GIVEN TIME WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE $1,191,063 ANNUAL EXPENSES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,976,581
Program Service Revenue $36,300
Investment Income $28,841
Other Revenue $2,631
TOTAL REVENUE $3,044,353

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $884,190
Fundraising Expenses $183,190
Program Expenses $1,191,063
Other Expenses $822,938
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,707,128

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,044,353 $1,164,402 +1.6%
Expenses $1,707,128 $1,550,898 +0.1%
Net Income $1,337,225 $-386,496 -4.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
37
Volunteers
293

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
6
$70,000
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES PETTS PRESIDENT START JULY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEG BRUNNER PRESIDENT UNTIL JULY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WHITNEY WHITWORTH VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER TORRETTA SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW CALNEK TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY CENTALA BOARD MEMBER/FOUNDER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISHA HENDREN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ORNA SAMUELLY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONI ZONNEVELD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZANNE LEE BOARD MEMBER UNTIL OCTOBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY WARSINSKE BOARD MEMBER UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN OLSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$70,000 $0 $70,000
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,044,353 $1,707,128 $3,757,159 $1,337,225
2022 $1,164,402 $1,550,898 $2,497,535 $-386,496
2021 $2,047,769 $1,295,136 $2,924,134 $752,633
2020 $1,462,179 $1,249,561 $2,407,145 $212,618
2019 $1,346,524 $1,554,599 $2,094,361 $-208,075
2018 $1,499,816 $1,815,335 $2,196,056 $-315,519
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