Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter, Inc. (Upaws)
Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter, Inc. (Upaws)
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About this organization
Mission
To improve the quality of life and welfare for domestic animals and to provide a safe haven while finding lifelong homes for the animals in our care. To embrace the no kill philosophy seeking to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals.
About
Operated an animal shelter with a no kill philosophy and provided education on proper animal care. Of the animals at the shelter during the year, 1,094 were adopted, 212 were returned to their owners, 65 were transferred out and 34 died or were euthanized. The only animals euthanized had a severe illness/injury or aggressive and dangerous behavior. Not one single animal was euthanized for space or had a treatable medical condition.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To improve the quality of life and welfare for domestic animals and to provide a safe haven while finding lifelong homes for the animals in our care. to embrace the no kill philosophy seeking to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Ensure the safety and protection of all animals.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is MI, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 968, MARQUETTE, MI, 49855.
- The form of the non-profit reports 13 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $224,533.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1975.
- The organization pays $286,563 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $94,952 in fundraising expenses.
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