Patriots And Paws
Patriots And Paws
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About this organization
Mission
We help by reducing psychological and financial stress to our Veterans as they transition back into civilian life and Active Duty/Reservists as they are returning home from deployment. We provide basic home furnishings and necessities for free, resulting in hope and dignity. We will also, at their request, through our animal rescue partners, unite them with a rescued animal so it can be trained to become a companion or emotional support animal through our community partners for free, giving them a sense of purpose and support. We can also refer our Veterans to our Service Dog Partners who provide free ADI Certified and trained PTSD or Guide Dogs for those Veterans in need.
About
Patriots and Paws is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in November of 2011. Patriots and Paws was founded because it was realized that many of our Veterans/Active Military/ Reservists service men and women are in need of additional help in the form of basic home furnishings like a bed, dresser, dining room table and dishes because they have been homeless or have just recently obtained housing. Many of these Veterans and service members have families and children. Through our services we are able to give many of them their dignity back and give them hope. The organization has partnered with over 120 other organizations throughout Southern California that work with Veterans, and together we are helping our Veterans and service members. Because of the generosity of donors, in 2019 the organization served 1114 Veterans, Active Military and Reservists and their families throughout Southern California. The organization has maintained a warehouse for over eight years, has streamlined its processes, and is becoming more efficient in helping those it serves. Patriots and Paws currently has two programs: Provisions for Patriots provides basic home furnishings in a warehouse environment. This is the organizations largest program to date. Paws Partners is a program involving WAGS (Westminster Adoption Group Services) in uniting those the organization serves with a rescued animal that has been spayed or neutered, current on shots and micro-chipped. The organization also partners with 4Paws4Patriots.org and the Veteran Canine Intelligence Academy, which provide training to the Veterans and their animals. These companionship animals are nonjudgmental and love their caregivers unconditionally. Some of those helped by the organization need a purpose and having an animal gives them that purpose. Patriots and Paws sponsors two open house events, one in the spring and one in the fall. The community is invited to come and see firsthand what the organization does. Patriots and Paws also has annual fundraising events which include a golf tournament and car show. The organization does not utilize professional fundraisers for any of its events. Other organizations have held events in its honor. Patriots and Paws volunteers contributed over 11,000 volunteer hours in 2019. All donations go to offset operating expenses. The organizations largest expense is monthly rent, and the next largest is transportation. The remainder of funds pays for payroll of 1.5 employees, insurance, utilities, and fuel and office supply costs. Donor generosity keeps its doors open and allows the organization to continue to serve those who served our country and give us the freedom we have today.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Patriots and paws help veterans and their families with furniture and small necessities needed, and provides them with a small animal for companion.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Patriots and paws help veterans and their families with furniture and small necessities needed, and provides them with a small animal for companion.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as CA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 9121 Atlanta Ave 471, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 2 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $198,160.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is not based on a review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2011.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $97,149 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $19,461 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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