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EIN 41-1628876

Helping Paws

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
City
Eden Prairie
State
Minnesota
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2024-05-01
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
Description
The organization furthers the independence of individuals with physical disabilities through the use of service dogs. Helping Paws, Inc. furthers people's independence and quality of life through the use of assistance dogs.
Total revenues
$1,810,867
2024
Total expenses
$1,274,099
2024
Total assets
$1,860,495
2024
Num. employees
14
2024

Program areas at Helping Paws

The organization breeds, trains and provides follow up support to clients and assistance dogs.

Who funds Helping Paws

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Minneapolis FoundationDonor-Advised, Human Services$72,694
DAFgiving360Human Services$38,850
Mightycause Charitable FoundationUnrestricted$36,567
...and 19 more grants received totalling $348,618

Financials for Helping Paws

RevenuesFYE 05/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,638,391
Program services$13,919
Investment income and dividends$34,052
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$124,505
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,810,867

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Triumph ServicesBirmingham, AL$582,098
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NonPareil InstitutePlano, TX$5,789,731
Sunshine HouseSturgeon Bay, WI$2,090,419
Data update history
April 23, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $72,694 from The Minneapolis Foundation
March 30, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 26, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
March 26, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $36,567 from Mightycause Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsHuman service organizationsCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6569 City W Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
helpingpaws.org/ 
Phone
(952) 988-9359
IRS details
EIN
41-1628876
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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