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LUCKY PAWS

CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 452527080 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · luckypawsaz.org
revenue
$53K
expenses
$44K
net assets
$69K
employees
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

SAVINGANIMALSOFALLKINDSFROMABUSIVE,UNSANITARYAND ORKILLSITUATIONSASWELLASTOTEACHPROPERANIMALCAREANDCOMPASSION

profile · synthesized from sources

Lucky Paws is an animal rescue organization based in Chandler, Arizona. They focus on saving animals from abusive, unsanitary, or kill situations and finding them loving forever homes. The organization also aims to educate the public on proper animal care and compassion.

activities · 5

what they do

direct service · 5
  • Animal Adoption Program
    Facilitates the adoption of rescued animals into loving homes, supporting successful integration through post-adoption texts and home visits. Animals available for adoption grow and thrive in new family environments.
  • Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Care
    Rescues animals from euthanasia lists and provides lifelong sanctuary care for a variety of species, including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, pigs, hedgehogs, goats, birds, turtles, and fish, with special attention to special needs and elderly animals who may not be adoptable. The facility is cage- and kennel-free, offering home-like comforts such as natural lighting, Himalayan Salt Lamps, electrostatic air purifiers, and aromatherapy.
  • Animal Socialization Program Rescue and Rehabilitation of At-Risk Dogs
    Provides dedicated spaces and structured activities for rescued animals—including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and goats—to socialize with each other and with humans, supporting their emotional and behavioral rehabilitation.
  • Memorial and Enrichment Initiatives
    Enhances the sanctuary environment through memorial trees planted for shade, each with engraved stainless steel plaques, and maintains a Memorial Wall displaying photos of deceased animals or family members to foster a positive atmosphere for shelter animals.
  • School and Community Outreach Education
    Conducts educational outreach programs in schools across the Valley, teaching children about kindness, compassion, responsible pet ownership, and the importance of spaying and neutering to combat pet overpopulation. Programs include animal meet and greets and compassion lessons, often featuring sanctuary animals who travel from the facility.
strategies · 8

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Adoption matching for stable placements animal_adoption_matching unique to this org
    Uses a "furry matchmaking" approach to carefully align animals with adopters, reducing the risk of trauma or confusion and ensuring long-term, suitable placements.
  • Cage-free, lifetime sanctuary model cage-free sanctuary model unique to this org
    Operates a cage-free, "paradise-inspired" sanctuary that provides rescued animals—especially seniors and those with special needs—a permanent, stress-free, and compassionate home for their entire lives.
  • Community engagement with animal protection balance closed sanctuary with community engagement unique to this org
    Maintains a closed sanctuary to protect animal wellbeing by minimizing stress and noise, while fostering community compassion through public events and animal outings.
  • Compassionate memorialization enhancing animal wellbeing emotional_wellbeing_environment unique to this org
    Integrates emotional and ecological memorial practices—such as a Memorial Wall and planting living tribute trees—to support the energetic environment and physical comfort of shelter animals.
  • Eco-conscious shelter operations eco-friendly operations unique to this org
    Implements environmentally sustainable practices such as using grey water for irrigation and non-toxic cleaning agents to support animal health and ecological responsibility.
  • In-kind and cause marketing donation strategies cause_marketing, in_kind_donations unique to this org
    Leverages targeted donation channels—including the Fry's Community Rewards Program and an Amazon Wishlist—to secure consistent financial and material support for ongoing animal care needs.
  • Non-discriminatory animal rescue mission animal_rescue unique to this org
    Rescues animals regardless of breed, type, or condition, prioritizing need over selectivity to maximize impact and inclusivity in animal welfare.
  • Storytelling to demonstrate impact storytelling unique to this org
    Shares "Happy Tails" adoption stories to illustrate the positive outcomes for animals and families, reinforcing community support and showcasing successful placements.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$41K77%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$44K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$69K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 4
  • JILL BLEWETT — DIRECTOR
  • KELLY PERRY — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • LACHELLE WOODS MOSER — DIRECTOR
  • SUSIE HOPKINS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Able Heart Partner — Partner organization facilitating vehicle donations to Lucky Paws
  • Amazon Partner — Maintains an Amazon Wishlist for direct donations of items.
  • Fry’s Partner — Participates in the Fry's Community Rewards Program to receive donations.