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716 PROMOTING ANIMAL WELFARE & SAFETY INC

AMHERST, NY · EIN 853419800 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · 716paws.org
revenue
$316K
expenses
$276K
net assets
$83K
employees
0
volunteers
50
program ratio
97%
profile · synthesized from sources

716 PAWS is a Buffalo-area animal rescue organization that facilitates the adoption of dogs and cats into permanent homes. The organization requires spaying/neutering and vaccinations, conducts home checks, and relies on a network of foster families. It serves animals in need through rescue, adoption, and community outreach programs.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates adoption of dogs and cats with requirements including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, home checks, and reference verification
Foster to Adopt
Allows approved adopters to foster a dog for one week to assess compatibility before finalizing adoption
Maternity Foster Program
Provides temporary foster homes for pregnant or nursing mother dogs and their puppies, typically for 8 to 10 weeks
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Structured Animal Adoption Program 2 activities
    • Adopts out animals to families within a one-hour commute of Buffalo Niagara airport
      Facilitates animal adoptions for families living within a one-hour commute of the Buffalo Niagara airport, including a comprehensive evaluation process to ensure suitable placements.
    • Offers Foster-to-Adopt trial program
      Operates a Foster-to-Adopt Program allowing approved applicants to house a fully vetted rescue dog for a one-week trial period to assess compatibility before finalizing adoption.
  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
    • Operates foster programs for rescue animals
      Runs foster programs for rescue dogs and cats awaiting permanent adoption, including specialized maternity foster care for pregnant or nursing dogs and their litters for up to 8–10 weeks post-birth.
    • Transports animals safely for medical care and adoption
      Provides short- and long-distance transportation for dogs, including to veterinary appointments and prospective adopters’ homes, with attention to health, safety, and comfort during transit.
  • Recycling-Driven Fundraising Programs 1 activity
    • Accepts recycled container donations through partner redemption centers
      Receives funds generated from returned cans and bottles via partner redemption centers as a form of community-supported donation.
  • Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
    • Manages donations of pet food and supplies via online wish list
      Maintains an online wish list through Chewy to facilitate donations of needed pet food and supplies.
  • Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
    • Organizes fundraising events to support animal welfare
      Hosts annual fundraising events including a golf tournament and a car show in partnership with Mount View Assisted Living, featuring raffles, food, adoptable animals, and community engagement activities.
  • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
    • Provides medical care and permanent identification for adopted animals
      Ensures all adopted animals receive spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick treatment, heartworm testing (for dogs over 6 months), and microchipping with lifetime registration as part of the adoption package.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Performs administrative and operational support for adoption programs
      Conducts scheduling for spay/neuter appointments, writes thank-you notes, drafts donation letters, and manages other administrative tasks essential to adoption and donation operations.
    • Supports pet owners in rehoming animals directly
      Provides guidance and resources to pet owners seeking to rehome their pets directly using the Rehome by Adopt a Pet platform.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$316K
Contributions & grants$68K22%
Program service revenue$207K66%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$276K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$102K
Cash$95K
Investments$0
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$83K
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • ALLISON ROSA — PRESIDENT
  • BRIAN SAWMA CPA — TREASURER
  • CHERYL CONOVER — VP OF SPAY AND NEUTER
  • RYAN ANGIE — ASSISTANT TREASURER
  • TALIA BEAN — SECRETARY
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Bottle & Can Retrieval Centers Partner — Partner redemption center where donors can return cans and bottles and designate proceeds to 716 PAWS.
  • Can-Can Redemption Partner — Partner redemption center where donors can return cans and bottles and designate proceeds to 716 PAWS.
  • Canvenience Partner — Partner redemption center where donors can return cans and bottles and designate proceeds to 716 PAWS.
  • Chewy Partner — Partner for receiving donated pet food and supplies through a wish list program.
  • Mount View Assisted Living Partner — Co-hosts the Hounds and Hot Rods Car Show with 716 PROMOTING ANIMAL WELFARE & SAFETY INC.
  • NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Government — Receives forfeited deposits from adopters who fail to spay or neuter adopted dogs within the required timeframe.
  • Rehome by Adopt a Pet Partner — Collaborates with Rehome by Adopt a Pet to provide a platform for pet owners to directly rehome their pets.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Animals-First Welfare Approach
    methodology: animals_first
    By centering animal welfare and prioritizing compassionate care for all animals in need, we achieve better health and behavioral outcomes because humane treatment reduces stress and builds trust, enabling more successful rehoming.
  • Collaborative Network Expansion
    methodology: collaborative_network
    By building partnerships with local rescues and businesses, we increase organizational capacity and extend our reach because shared resources and coordinated efforts allow more animals to be served without proportional increases in infrastructure.
  • Foster-Based Care Model
    methodology: foster_based_care
    By placing rescue animals in temporary foster homes rather than shelters, we improve animal well-being and adoption outcomes because foster environments provide safer, more stable, and nurturing settings—especially critical for vulnerable populations like pregnant or nursing dogs and their puppies.