EIN 23-7018176

Animal Welfare Society (AWS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
55
State
Year formed
1967
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
AWS's mission is to provide humane shelter and care to companion animals temporarily in need of housing, to assist in disaster response, and to further the cause of responsible animal adoption and ownership through education and public awareness.
Total revenues
$3,248,197
2022
Total expenses
$3,241,134
2022
Total assets
$7,582,687
2022
Num. employees
55
2022

Program areas at AWS

The Animal Welfare Society, incorporated in 1967, is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit humane society. The society was formed in the early 1960s by a group of caring individuals including the late Mrs. Elmina B. Sewall and the late Mr. Donald Shepard.Today, AWS provides shelter, veterinary care, education and resources to more than 10,000 pets and community members annually.AWS operates a progressive animal shelter and adoption center on a 40 acre campus in Kennebunk and satellite adoption centers throughout northern New England. AWS life-saving community programs include Pets and Women to Safety, Paws in Stripes and Paws Across America. AWS services to the greater community include Stay@Home, Youth Programs, Behavior and Training classes, spay/neuter assistance through the Cleo Fund and veterinary and wellness care at the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic. AWS serves as the animal control impound facility for 21 municipalities in York County, providing safety and shelter to lost and abandoned pets.Annually, more than 4,000 animals receive care and find new homes at AWS. The AWS Community Veterinary Clinic provided wellness services, including surgeries, examinations and vaccinations to nearly 8,500 pets of community members, in addition to AWS resident pets. Stay@Home provides resources to families and pets, including pet food, low-cost or complimentary veterinary care, temporary boarding and supplies, in an effort to keep pets and families together during times of financial hardship or housing insecurity. Additional community programs, such as Humane Education and Canine Training bring education, training and lessons to countless community members of all ages each year. In all, AWS supports the care and wellbeing of more than 13,150 pets and the people who love them on an annual basis.

Who funds Animal Welfare Society (AWS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Elmina B Sewall FoundationGeneral Operating Support$110,000
Maine Community FoundationAnimal Protection & Welfare$24,000
The Baldwin FoundationGeneral Purposes$10,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at AWS

NameTitleCompensation
Nicholas UrbanekChief Medical Director$105,776
Abigail SmithExecutive Director$136,527
Robin CyrSecretary / Director$0
Katherine Katie GraczykTreasurer$0
Katharine Kathy HughesVice President / Director / Board Member$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for AWS

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,525,220
Program services$1,669,695
Investment income and dividends$65,604
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$85,858
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-99,625
Miscellaneous revenues$1,445
Total revenues$3,248,197

Form 990s for AWS

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-062021-11-10990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-08-14990View PDF
2018-062019-03-15990View PDF
2017-062018-03-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 10, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Bangor Savings Bank Foundation
November 14, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 2, 2022
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $11,145 from The Humane Society of the United States
July 8, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 8, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Endowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 43
West Kennebunk, ME 04094
Metro area
Portland-South Portland, ME
County
York County, ME
Website URL
animalwelfaresociety.org/ 
Phone
(207) 985-3244
Facebook page
AWSKennebunk 
Twitter profile
@awskennebunk 
IRS details
EIN
23-7018176
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1967
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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