PROTECT 4 PAWS CO
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Plain text PROTECT 4 PAWS CO. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2018–2024. https://furp.org/org/protect-4-paws-co-237437419. Retrieved 2026-11-12.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). PROTECT 4 PAWS CO [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2018–2024]. Retrieved November 12, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/protect-4-paws-co-237437419
MLA “PROTECT 4 PAWS CO.” furp.org, tax years 2018–2024, https://furp.org/org/protect-4-paws-co-237437419. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-12; covers tax years 2018–2024. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $231K · expenses $249K · assets $399K
- EIN
- 23-7437419
- Address
- 105A THREE MILE RD, WILDER, KY 41076-9702
- Website
- WWW.PROTECT4PAWS.WEEBLY.COM
- NTEE code
- D20 Animal Protection and Welfare (Animal-Related) published (IRS Business Master File, as D200)
- FURP topic
- shelter: animal (from its 990 text; the topic index)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- March 1975 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO PROVIDE CARE AND COMPANIONSHIP TO ABANDONED CATS AND DOGS IN CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
5 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Combs | SHELTER DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | $17,628 | $27,456 | 1 |
| Mike Federle | BOARD MEMBER/ CHAIR | 2023-2024 | $0 | $5,352 | 1 |
| Joann Combs (former) | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 2018-2022 | $39,936 | $135,786 | 1 |
| Javier Abel Ochoa (former) | MANAGER | 2018-2021 | $0 | $82,100 | 1 |
| Lewis Combs (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2018-2022 | $0 | $8,070 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
3 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Jacobs | PRES./ BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan Reutman | BOARD MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tracy Heinrichs (former) | Secretary | 2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $18K · 8 employees · 2 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY COMBS | SHELTER DIRECTOR | 10 | $17,628 | $0 | $0 | $17,628 | 1 |
| MIKE FEDERLE | BOARD MEMBER/ CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACY JACOBS | PRES./ BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN REUTMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 4 people listed · 2 paid, $15K · 14 employees · 2 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY COMBS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $9,828 | $0 | $0 | $9,828 | 1 |
| MIKE FEDERLE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $5,352 | $0 | $0 | $5,352 | 1 |
| SUSAN REUTMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TRACY JACOBS | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 2 people listed · 1 paid, $40K · 4 employees · 2 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOANN COMBS | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 20 | $39,936 | $0 | $0 | $39,936 | 1 |
| LEWIS COMBS | VICE PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOANN COMBS | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LEWIS COMBS | VICE PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAVIER ABEL OCHOA | MANAGER | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 3 people listed · 2 paid, $58K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOANN COMBS | PRESIDENT | 20 | $31,556 | - | $0 | $31,556 | 1 |
| JAVIER ABEL OCHOA | MANAGER | 40 | $26,250 | - | $0 | $26,250 | 1 |
| LEWIS COMBS | VICE PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 3 people listed · 2 paid, $55K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOANN COMBS | PRESIDENT | 20 | $30,358 | - | $0 | $30,358 | 1 |
| JAVIER ABEL OCHOA | MANAGER | 40 | $24,762 | - | $0 | $24,762 | 1 |
| LEWIS COMBS | VICE PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 4 people listed · 3 paid, $73K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOANN COMBS | President | 20 | $33,936 | - | - | $33,936 | 1 |
| JAVIER ABEL OCHOA | MANAGER | 40 | $31,088 | - | - | $31,088 | 1 |
| LEWIS COMBS | Vice President | 20 | $8,070 | - | - | $8,070 | 1 |
| TRACY HEINRICHS | Secretary | 2 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $230,654 | $248,597 | $399,264 | $394,831 | $187,000 | $30,512 | $17,628 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $198,357 | $235,551 | $409,372 | $404,559 | $171,000 | $24,792 | $32,100 | 14 | 2 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $443,313 | $201,754 | $420,645 | $413,872 | $430,222 | $22,687 | $80,416 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $186,576 | $160,824 | $197,717 | $192,998 | $171,500 | $15,076 | - | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $153,227 | $140,866 | $170,353 | $167,246 | $144,000 | $9,227 | - | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $150,213 | $137,899 | $157,576 | $154,885 | $144,000 | $6,213 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $151,650 | $135,031 | $145,184 | $142,570 | $144,000 | $7,650 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
2 grantors reported grants to this organization, $1,273,350 in all, tax years 2018 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P 4 P FOUNDATION | $1,268,100 | 8 | $212,600 | 2025 | 2018-2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “PROTECT 4 PAWS CO” | show |
| MAGNIFIED GIVING | $5,250 | 1 | $5,250 | 2022 | 2022 | Public charity | Exact | show |
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| AMERICAN SADDLEBRED LEGACY FOUNDATION INC | KY | D20 | $234,327 | $274,798 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NEW HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER INC | KY | D20 | $252,871 | $139,826 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PAUSE 4 PAWS | MN | D20 | $253,264 | $221,714 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| PASSION 4 PAWS COMPANY | VT | D20 | $230,896 | $221,037 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| CJPAWS | FL | D20 | $219,454 | $212,986 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| PET PROJECT INC | IL | D20 | $236,130 | $235,965 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| CALVINS PAWS | NC | D20 | $208,706 | $17,527 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| PAWS FOR HEROES | TX | D20 | $207,549 | $63,865 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| WET NOSES FOSTER PAWS | WA | D20 | $232,833 | $248,457 | GOVERNOR | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| TRENTON CATS | NJ | D20 | $227,930 | $264,567 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| HELPING PAW PROJECT INC | IL | D20 | $244,101 | $164,153 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| ALASKA MINDFUL PAWS | AK | D20 | $233,063 | $291,040 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
| HORSE PROTECTION LEAGUE | CO | D20 | $228,797 | $216,965 | Barn manager | $28,760 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
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| ONTONAGON COUNTY ANIMAL PROTECTION INC | MI | D20 | $216,931 | $223,990 | CO-TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x |
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| GUNNISON VALLEY ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE INC | CO | D20 | $211,951 | $212,253 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code D20, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $248,597 spent · pay $151,417 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $123,029 | $123,029 | - | - | 49.5% | |
| Other (as described) | VETERINARIAN FEES | $44,482 | $44,482 | - | - | 17.9% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $17,628 | $4,407 | $8,814 | $4,407 | 7.1% | |
| Other (as described) | FEED AND SUPPLIES | $11,649 | $10,602 | $698 | $349 | 4.7% |
| Payroll taxes | $10,760 | $9,791 | $646 | $323 | 4.3% | |
| Other (as described) | UTILITES/WATER | $10,103 | $10,103 | - | - | 4.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $7,037 | - | $7,037 | - | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTSIDE LABOR | $6,300 | $6,300 | - | - | 2.5% |
| Fees: legal | $6,065 | - | $6,065 | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: investment management | $4,295 | - | $4,295 | - | 1.7% | |
| All other expenses | $3,445 | $2,498 | $947 | - | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $2,146 | $2,146 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,391 | $1,391 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $250 | $126 | $124 | - | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $17 | - | $17 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $248,597 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $235,551 spent · pay $150,173 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $107,401 | $107,401 | - | - | 45.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $32,100 | $10,316 | $21,784 | - | 13.6% | |
| Other (as described) | VETERINARIAN FEES | $22,010 | $22,010 | - | - | 9.3% |
| Other (as described) | FEED AND SUPPLIES | $16,525 | $16,525 | $0 | - | 7.0% |
| Payroll taxes | $10,672 | $9,072 | $1,600 | - | 4.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,455 | - | $10,455 | - | 4.4% | |
| All other expenses | $8,451 | $4,453 | $3,041 | $957 | 3.6% | |
| Other (as described) | UTILITES | $7,571 | $7,571 | - | - | 3.2% |
| Other (as described) | OUTSIDE LABOR | $5,365 | $5,365 | - | - | 2.3% |
| Fees: legal | $5,352 | - | $5,352 | - | 2.3% | |
| Fees: investment management | $3,944 | - | $3,944 | - | 1.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,125 | $1,955 | $170 | - | 0.9% | |
| Insurance | $1,825 | $1,825 | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Office expenses | $1,521 | - | $1,521 | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $185 | $78 | $107 | - | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $49 | - | $49 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $235,551 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $201,754 spent · pay $132,323 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $80,416 | $52,270 | $28,146 | - | 39.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $51,907 | $33,740 | $18,167 | - | 25.7% | |
| Other (as described) | VETERINARIAN FEES | $14,188 | $14,188 | - | - | 7.0% |
| Fees: accounting | $12,088 | - | $12,088 | - | 6.0% | |
| Other (as described) | FEED AND SUPPLIES | $11,790 | $10,611 | $1,179 | - | 5.8% |
| Other (as described) | UTILITES | $8,490 | $8,490 | - | - | 4.2% |
| All other expenses | $8,133 | $6,057 | $2,076 | - | 4.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $5,915 | - | $5,915 | - | 2.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $4,244 | $226 | $4,018 | - | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | TELEPHONE AND INTERNET | $3,808 | $1,904 | $952 | $952 | 1.9% |
| Office expenses | $514 | - | $514 | - | 0.3% | |
| Interest | $191 | - | $191 | - | 0.1% | |
| Insurance | $70 | $70 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $201,754 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $160,824 spent · pay $100,010 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $100,010 | 62.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $25,593 | 15.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $24,231 | 15.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $10,990 | 6.8% | |
| Total | $160,824 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990EZ · $140,866 spent · pay $64,528 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $64,528 | 45.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $47,484 | 33.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $18,700 | 13.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $10,154 | 7.2% | |
| Total | $140,866 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $137,899 spent · pay $61,431 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $61,431 | 44.5% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $48,211 | 35.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $16,719 | 12.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $11,538 | 8.4% | |
| Total | $137,899 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $135,031 spent · pay $95,191 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $95,191 | 70.5% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $22,010 | 16.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $10,880 | 8.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $6,950 | 5.1% | |
| Total | $135,031 | 100% |
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