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Pawsitive Beginnings

Every animal deserves a new beginning.

Key Largo, FL   |  http://pawsitivebeginnings.org

Mission

We are the only 501(c)3 fox sanctuary in the Florida Keys. We provide a forever home to foxes that have been saved from the fur trade.

Ruling year info

2020

President

Nicole Navarro

Main address

659 Colson Dr

Key Largo, FL 33037 USA

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EIN

84-5180765

NTEE code info

Wildlife Sanctuary/Refuge (D34)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

We are working to address the lack of space we currently have to be able to take in more animals being pulled from fur farms in the United States.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Fox Education

Aim to educate people on the fur industry and how they can help s reduce demand for fur which will in turn reduce income for fur farms.

Population(s) Served

We take in and provide lifelong care to fox that have been saved from fur farms in the United States.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

FWC Class III ESC Permit 2020

USDA Class C License 2023

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of animals with freedom from discomfort

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Animal Care

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

The number of foxes each year that we had in sanctuary saved from fur farms.

Number of animals with freedom from pain

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Animal Care

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

The number of animals in our sanctuary each year that received necessary veterinary care to assist in recovery from pain or trauma sustained on a fur farm.

Number of animals with freedom from fear and distress

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Animal Care

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Number of foxes that were in our sanctuary that were free of fear and distress from their former life on a fur farm

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

By 2023 we are planning to purchase a larger property in Florida to be able to accommodate up to 16 foxes.

We will be launching a Capital Campaign in 2022 to raise funds to be able to build the necessary housing needed for these animals and prepare to move the current animal residents to the property we purchase.

We have a group of dedicated and regular donors who are expected to contribute to this incredible opportunity to expand our rescue.

Since our inception in 2020, we have welcomed six fur farm survivors into our care.

We have doubled our yearly donations from 2020 to 2021

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Pawsitive Beginnings

Board of directors
as of 04/21/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Nicole Navarro

President

Term: 2020 -

Barbara Froelich

USPS

Jessica Walker

Steel City Pharmacy Consultants

Patricia Navarro

Navarro CPA

Jeanne Selander

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Not applicable
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/6/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/18/2022

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.