irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $17KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH & VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - CHANCE SHELTER HAS BEEN A STRONG PART OF MANY COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS. WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED HAVING THE ABILITY TO BE PRESENT AT THE SURPRISE HUMAN SERVICE RESOURCE CENTER TWICE A MONTH. WE ARE A MEMBER OF PORA. WE HAVE ALSO MADE ALLIANCES WITH LEGEND ACRES AND MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY TO KEEP COSTS DOWN.
named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Community Outreach Events
Participates in local events such as fire department open houses, parades, and fundraisers to distribute resources, recruit volunteers, and promote disaster preparedness and pet awareness.
Crisis Intervention & Community Outreach
Provides emergency support for pets during personal crises such as house fires, natural disasters, job loss, or death in the family; partners with first responders, hospitals, and human services to care for pets when owners cannot.
Education Programs
Offers pet safety and care classes for K-12 students and adults, including topics like responsible pet ownership, pet first aid, CPR, and senior pet care; classes available upon request in Surprise and Sun City areas.
Grief Counseling
Provides emotional support to families before, during, and after the loss of a pet, helping them navigate end-of-life decisions and bereavement.
Rehoming Program
Supports pet owners who need to re-home their pets by facilitating the search for new adoptive families, allowing owners to remain involved in the selection process and ensuring accountability through adoption agreements.
activities · 7 groups
what they do
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Animal Care & Safety Education 12 activities
- Adult Education ClassesOffers adult education classes on topics including pet selection, first aid, illness recognition, CPR, and senior pet care at local community venues.
- Animal Education ProgramsProvides animal education services to volunteers and pet owners on proper animal care, including animal awareness presentations at libraries, schools, and community events. Offers Pet Safety and Awareness classes for K-12 students and adult education classes on topics like pet selection, first aid, CPR, and senior pet care. Also offers quarterly pet CPR classes for the public.
- Animal Education ServicesProvides animal education services to volunteers and pet owners on proper animal care, including presentations at libraries, schools, and community events.
- Animal Education and Awareness ProgramsProvides animal education services to volunteers and pet owners on proper animal care, delivers pet safety and awareness programs to residents of Surprise, and offers animal awareness presentations at libraries, schools, and community events, including K-12 classes on pet responsibilities and safety, and adult education classes on pet selection, first aid, and senior pet care.
- Animal Education and Awareness ProgramsProvides animal education services to volunteers and pet owners on proper animal care, offers animal awareness presentations at libraries, schools, and community events, and delivers pet safety and awareness programs to residents of Surprise. This includes classes for K-12 students on pet responsibilities and safety, and adult education classes on pet selection, first aid, CPR, and senior pet care.
- Animal education and outreach programsDelivers animal awareness presentations and education programs at schools, libraries, and community events, including Pet Safety and Awareness programs for residents of Surprise. Offers K-12 classes on pet responsibilities, safety, and basic care, as well as adult education on pet selection, first aid, illness recognition, CPR, and senior pet care.
- Animal education programs for youth and adultsOffers structured education programs including Pet Safety and Awareness classes for K–12 students covering pet responsibilities, safety, and basic care, as well as adult education classes on pet selection, first aid, illness recognition, CPR, and senior pet care at community sites. Also provides quarterly public pet CPR classes led by a certified instructor.
- Community Outreach and Resource DistributionConducts outreach programs and distributes handouts on disaster preparedness, general resources, and children's activity books at community events. Delivers pet safety and awareness programs to residents of Surprise through community outreach initiatives.
- Community outreach and awareness eventsConducts outreach through animal awareness presentations at libraries, schools, and community events, and distributes handouts on disaster preparedness, pet safety, and children's activity materials. Delivers pet safety and awareness programs specifically to residents of Surprise, AZ.
- Pet CPR ClassesOffers quarterly pet CPR classes for the public led by a certified instructor, with free training provided to volunteers.
- Pet CPR and first aid trainingOffers quarterly pet CPR classes for the public led by a certified instructor, with free training available for volunteers. Part of broader pet safety and emergency preparedness education initiatives.
- Pet Safety and Awareness ProgramsDelivers pet safety and awareness programs to residents and K-12 students, covering responsibilities, safety around pets, and basic care skills.
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Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 6 activities
- Emergency Animal Care ServicesProvides emergency animal care services for animals in crisis situations and offers pet care assistance during these crises through partnerships with community organizations.
- Emergency Animal Care and Crisis InterventionProvides emergency animal care services for animals in crisis situations and offers crisis intervention for animals and their owners, including pet care assistance during crises and referrals to critical resources for pets and owners affected by disasters or loss of home/job.
- Emergency Animal Care and Crisis InterventionProvides emergency animal care services for animals in crisis situations and offers crisis intervention for animals and their owners, including pet care assistance during crises and referrals to critical resources for pets and owners affected by disasters or life changes.
- Emergency Animal Care and Crisis InterventionProvides emergency animal care services for animals in crisis situations and offers crisis intervention for animals and their owners, including pet care assistance during crises through warm referrals with community organizations. This includes assistance and referrals for pets and owners affected by disasters, job loss, or loss of home.
- Emergency and crisis animal care servicesProvides emergency animal care and crisis intervention for animals and their owners during crisis situations, including disasters (e.g., house fires, natural disasters), job or home loss, and medical emergencies. Offers support through warm referrals with community organizations and assistance with critical resources.
- Emergency animal care and crisis interventionProvides emergency animal care services for animals in crisis situations and offers crisis intervention support for animals and their owners, including during disasters such as house fires, natural disasters, job loss, or death of a family member. Delivers assistance and referrals to critical resources through warm referrals with community organizations.
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Pet Food Pantry & Distribution 6 activities
- Pet Food AssistanceDistributes pet food to support pet owners in the community.
- Pet Food AssistanceDistributes pet food and provides support to families before, during, and after the death of a pet, as well as assistance for pets and owners affected by disasters.
- Pet Food Assistance and Bereavement SupportDistributes pet food and provides support to families before, during, and after the death of a pet through community programs. Offers general pet food assistance.
- Pet Food and Bereavement SupportDistributes pet food and provides support to families before, during, and after the death of a pet through community programs, including pet food assistance.
- Pet food and material support programsDistributes pet food and provides material support to families before, during, and after the death of a pet or during financial hardship. Includes ongoing pet food assistance as part of community support initiatives.
- Pet food assistance and support servicesProvides pet food assistance and ongoing support to families before, during, and after the death of a pet through community programs.
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Pet Rehoming with Owner Involvement 6 activities
- Pet Rehoming ProgramFacilitates rehoming for pets when owners are unable to care for them or reunite, including a program that allows pet owners to participate in choosing a new home for their pets. Animals are housed in foster homes during this process.
- Pet Rehoming ProgramFacilitates rehoming for pets when owners are unable to reunite or care for them, including a program that allows pet owners to participate in choosing a new home for their pets.
- Pet Rehoming ServicesFacilitates rehoming for pets when owners are unable to reunite or care for them, including a program that allows pet owners to participate in choosing a new home for their pets.
- Pet rehoming servicesFacilitates rehoming for pets when owners are unable to care for them, including allowing owners to participate in selecting a new home for their pets.
- Rehoming ProgramsFacilitates rehoming for pets when owners are unable to reunite and allows pet owners to participate in choosing a new home for their pets.
- Rehoming and foster care servicesOperates a rehoming program that allows pet owners to participate in selecting a new home for their pets when they are unable to care for them. Houses animals in foster homes as part of a no-kill shelter model.
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Animal Protection Policy Advocacy 4 activities
- Advocacy for Animal WelfareEngages in advocacy efforts with state and local government agencies to improve animal welfare standards and policies.
- Advocacy for animal welfare policyEngages in advocacy efforts with state and local government agencies to improve animal welfare policies and practices.
- Animal Welfare AdvocacyEngages in advocacy efforts with state and local government agencies to improve animal welfare.
- Animal welfare advocacyEngages in advocacy efforts with state and local government agencies to improve animal welfare policies and outcomes.
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Dog Foster Care & Adoption 3 activities
- Animal Shelter OperationsOperates as a no-kill animal shelter, housing animals in foster homes.
- Foster-based animal shelter operationsOperates as a no-kill animal shelter, housing animals in foster homes rather than a physical facility.
- No-Kill Animal Shelter OperationsOperates as a no-kill animal shelter, housing animals in foster homes.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Community Outreach and Resource DistributionConducts outreach programs, distributes handouts on disaster preparedness, general resources, and children's activity books at community events, and provides support to families before, during, and after the death of a pet through community programs.
- Community Outreach and Resource DistributionConducts outreach programs and distributes handouts on disaster preparedness, general resources, and children's activity books at community events.
- Community event operations and vendor supportOrganizes and supports community events by providing 10x10 vendor spaces, designated dining areas for customers, and sponsorship benefits for vehicle donors, including event tickets, logo placement, media exposure, and signage.
- Foster Care for AnimalsHouses animals in foster homes as part of its operations as a no-kill animal shelter.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$121K
Contributions & grants$120K99%
Program service revenue$2K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses25%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising30%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.12M
Cash$105K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.12M
Liquid reserves17.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 3
- CHERYL FRITZ — DIRECTOR
- JENN CURRIE — DIRECTOR
- JUDY PENMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Recreation Centers of Sun City West Partner — Collaborates with Chance Shelter to share outreach materials or host programs.
- Rescue Vendor Partner — Collaborates with rescue vendors who bring adoptable pets to events, though adoptions are not affiliated with Chance Shelter.
- Rio Salado RISE program Partner — Hosts adult education classes in partnership with Chance Shelter.
- Sun City West Lecture Hall Partner — Hosts adult education classes in partnership with Chance Shelter.
- assisted-living facilities Partner — Referral and support partnership for pet care during resident crises
- first responders Partner — Referral and support partnership for pet care during emergency responses
- funeral homes Partner — Referral and support partnership for pet care when owners pass away
- hospital caseworkers Partner — Referral and support partnership for pet care during human crises
- human services Partner — Referral and support partnership for pet care during social service interventions
- police departments Partner — Assists pets and their owners through alliances with police departments.
- valley fire departments Partner — Assists pets and their owners through alliances with fire departments.