1. Non-Discrimination Policy
Hope Paws Support Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected characteristic in any of its activities, programs, or services. This includes, but is not limited to, aid distribution, volunteer engagement, and partnerships.
2. Financial Transparency Statement
Hope Paws Support Fund is committed to transparency and accountability in the use of donated funds. We are a 100% volunteer-led organization – no paid staff, no executive bonuses, no overhead. The majority of every dollar donated directly supports our life-saving programs, including emergency veterinary care, rescue pulls, and medical support for dogs in need.
Annual financial reports and IRS Form 990 will be available upon request once filed. Please contact info@hopepawsfund.org for copies.
Tax ID (EIN): 41-4118400
Tax-Exempt Status: Hope Paws Support Fund is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, effective February 6, 2026. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
3. Third-Party Verification & Profiles
We believe in earning your trust through independent verification. You can find our nonprofit profiles on the following platforms:
The image above is clickable. To verify our tax-exempt status on the IRS website, enter our EIN (41-4118400) and click “Search.
Why this matters: These third-party platforms help donors verify our legitimacy, transparency, and impact before making a donation. We are proud to be listed on all three.
4. State Charity Disclosures
California: Hope Paws Support Fund is registered with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts. Financial information is available upon request. California residents may view our registration status and financial reports by contacting the Registry directly.
Other States: We comply with applicable state charitable solicitation registration requirements. Financial information may be obtained by contacting us directly at info@hopepawsfund.org.
5. Copyright & Content Use
All content on this website—including text, images, stories, and logos—is the property of Hope Paws Support Fund or used with permission. Content may be shared for personal, non-commercial purposes with proper credit to Hope Paws Support Fund. For other uses, please contact info@hopepawsfund.org.
6. Photo & Story Submission Terms
By submitting photos, stories, or other content to Hope Paws Support Fund, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, and share such content in support of our mission, including on our website, social media platforms, and promotional materials.
7. Accessibility Commitment
Hope Paws Support Fund is committed to providing a website that is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. We continuously work to improve accessibility in accordance with applicable Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). If you experience any accessibility barriers, please contact us at info@hopepawsfund.org.
8. Donation & Refund Policy
All donations are voluntary and non-refundable, except in cases of verified processing errors. If you believe a donation error has occurred, please contact info@hopepawsfund.org within 30 days of the transaction.
9. Contact Us Regarding Policies
If you have questions about any of these policies, please contact:
Hope Paws Support Fund
Email: info@hopepawsfund.org