Animal Welfare Society Inc
Animal Welfare Society Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Animal Welfare Society exists to serve as the safety net for lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary for long term well-being, so pets and their families stay together and thrive.
About
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 is a companion animal community resource center serving York County, Maine. AWS operates a progressive animal shelter and adoption center on a 40 acre campus in West Kennebunk and satellite adoption centers throughout northern New England. AWS life-saving community programs include Pets and Women to Safety, Paws in Stripes, Pawsitive Changes and Paws Across America while AWS services to the greater community include 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.In 2018, 4,075 pets received daily care at AWS. In its first full year of operations, the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic provided wellness services, including surgeries, examinations and vaccinations to nearly 5,000 patients, including both resident shelter pets and pets of community members. The clinics opening increased AWS capacity to provide medical care by 92%, allowing more pets to remain at home with the people who love them. AWS community programs including Humane Education and Canine Training brought education, training and lessons to 2,215 community members. In 51 years, AWS capacity to help has grown significantly. In 1967, AWS first year, about 500 animals were served; today, that number is well over 10,000.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “The animal welfare society exists 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. the society actively promotes kindness, the elimination of cruelty to and neglect of all animals, and the lifelong commitment of people to their pets.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “The animal welfare society exists 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. the society actively promotes kindness, the elimination of cruelty to and neglect of all animals, and the lifelong commitment of people to their pets.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as ME.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME, 04094.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 57 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$444,609.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1967.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,148,902 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $296,141 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 has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.