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PAWS AND HEROES LEGACY FOUNDATION
RIDGE, NY · EIN 853725143 · Form 990PF · FY2023 · Micro (<$100K) · pawsandheroes.org
revenue
$59K
expenses
$684
net assets
$105K
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

Paws and Heroes Legacy Foundation supports animals in need through medical care, rehabilitation, and adoption services, with a focus on homeless pets, community cats, and animals belonging to veterans and first responders. The organization funds treatment for sick and injured animals, operates Trap-Neuter-Return programs, and provides support for wildlife and low-income pet owners. Based in New York, it partners with veterinary clinics and rescue groups to deliver direct care and reduce animal homelessness.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Financial Assistance for Community Heroes
Offers help with veterinary costs for pets of first responders, military members, and veterans facing financial hardship.
Food Pantry
Distributes pet food to families in need to help them keep their pets during difficult times.
Foster and Adoption
Provides temporary foster care and facilitates permanent adoptions for rescued animals.
Medical Care & Rehabilitation
Provides treatment and recovery support for sick, injured, or neglected animals, including surgeries, dental care, and chronic condition management.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
Manages feral and community cat populations humanely by trapping, neutering, vaccinating, and returning them to their environment.
Wildlife Rescue & Care
Assists injured, orphaned, or displaced native wildlife with rehabilitation and release support.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
    • Conducting community outreach and education on animal welfare
      Engages communities through educational initiatives promoting responsible pet ownership and awareness of animal welfare issues, often in partnership with local veterinary hospitals, rescue groups, and pet-centered organizations.
  • Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
    • Earning funds through referral partnerships and mobile apps
      Generates financial support via corporate referral programs, earning $25 per sign-up with The Farmer’s Dog and 10 cents per walk through the WoofTrax app, with proceeds directed to animal care.
  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
    • Facilitating animal adoptions through rescue and foster programs
      Rescues displaced, injured, or orphaned animals and places them in safe temporary foster homes before connecting them with permanent adoptive families. Includes specific efforts such as rescuing pregnant cats and rehabilitating kittens born outdoors.
  • Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
    • Hosting fundraising events and raffles
      Organizes charitable events such as 50/50 scavenger raffles, which have awarded winners like $261, to generate revenue for animal care programs.
  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Maintaining a volunteer-driven operational model to maximize donor impact
      Operates entirely through volunteer labor and ensures 100% of public donations go directly to animal care by eliminating administrative overhead costs.
  • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
    • Operating Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs for community cat populations
      Implements humane TNR initiatives to manage feral and free-roaming cat colonies, including trapping, spaying/neutering, medical care, and release. Provides post-rescue treatment such as spay surgery and recovery care for cats rescued through these programs.
  • Textile Waste Diversion and Reuse 1 activity
    • Organizing donation drives for shoes and other goods
      Hosts community collection events such as shoe drives, gathering over 125 bags containing approximately 25 pairs each during the 2025 campaign to support reuse and fundraising efforts.
  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
    • Providing financial assistance for veterinary care to community heroes
      Offers funding support to cover veterinary bills and pet care costs for first responders, military personnel, and other recognized community heroes, ensuring their pets receive necessary medical attention.
  • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
    • Providing veterinary medical care and rehabilitation for sick, injured, or neglected animals
      Delivers essential veterinary services including emergency care, surgery, diagnostics, and ongoing medical treatment to community cats, homeless and abandoned animals, and wildlife. Examples include surgical removal of nasopharyngeal polyps, wound care, trauma treatment, and rehabilitation for severe neglect or injury.
  • Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
    • Running a pet food pantry for families in need
      Provides pet food support to low-income families and community members facing hardship through a dedicated food pantry program, helping prevent pet surrender due to financial strain.
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 1 activity
    • Supporting wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release
      Provides care for injured, sick, or orphaned native wildlife with the goal of rehabilitation and eventual release back into their natural habitats.
financials · form 990PF · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$59K
Contributions & grants$59K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$390%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$684
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$105K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$105K
4 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +424.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • DOMINIC GUCCIARDO — DIRECTOR
  • DOMINIC GUCCIARDO — DIRECTOR
  • LEE GROSSKREUZ HECHTEL — DIRECTOR
  • LEE GROSSKREUZ HECHTEL — DIRECTOR
  • TRACI TEABO — DIRECTOR
  • TRACI TEABO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Integrative Veterinary Therapies Partner — Business partner that donates 10% of exam proceeds to Paws and Heroes Legacy Foundation.
  • Integrative Veterinary Therapies Partner — Provides veterinary medical services for animals rescued by Paws and Heroes Legacy Foundation.
  • PayPal Government — Accepted as a payment method for donations
  • The Farmer's Dog Partner — Partner through which the organization receives referral donations when individuals sign up for their service.
  • The Farmer's Dog Partner — Referral partnership that generates $25 per sign-up to support the organization's resources.
  • Venmo Government — Accepted as a payment method for donations
  • WoofTrax Partner — Partnership through which the organization receives donations based on user walks and referrals to The Farmer’s Dog.
  • WoofTrax Partner — Technology and fundraising partner enabling donation generation through dog walking via app.
  • Wooftrax Partner — Partnership indicated through embedded Wooftrax QR code linking to wooftrax.com, suggesting a collaborative relationship for fundraising or awareness.
  • advocacy groups Partner — Works with advocacy groups to advance animal welfare initiatives.
  • rescues Partner — Partners with rescue organizations to support animal care and placement.
  • shelters Partner — Collaborates with shelters to pool resources and maximize impact in animal welfare.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Holistic Animal Therapy Integration
    methodology: holistic-animal-therapy
    By applying holistic and alternative therapeutic techniques modeled after human osteopathic and chiropractic care, the organization enhances animal wellness and recovery, because whole-body, non-invasive approaches address root causes of discomfort and improve mobility and behavior.
  • Multimodal Physical Rehabilitation with Adaptive Support
    methodology: multimodal rehabilitation with adaptive support
    By using multimodal therapies and adaptive equipment in a supportive home environment, the organization promotes long-term physical recovery in severely injured animals, because integrated medical and environmental support maximizes functional outcomes and quality of life.
  • Pain-Relief-Based Behavioral Rehabilitation
    methodology: pain-relief-based rehabilitation
    By addressing physical pain in traumatized animals, the organization enables behavioral recovery and re-socialization with humans, because untreated pain underlies aggression and fear-based behaviors that impede adoption and bonding.
  • Prevention and Direct Aid Integration
    methodology: prevention_and_direct_aid
    By combining preventive strategies like TNR with direct medical and financial aid, the organization reduces animal homelessness and improves welfare outcomes, because addressing both root causes and immediate needs creates a more effective intervention than either approach alone.
  • Targeted Support for First Responders and Veterans
    methodology: targeted-support-for-first-responders-and-veterans
    By prioritizing animal health services for veterans, police, fire, and rescue workers, the organization strengthens community resilience and honors service, because supporting these individuals’ pets reduces household stress and prevents pet surrender during crises.