named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Animals, Books, and Children (ABC) Program
Certified therapy pet teams visit schools to help children improve reading skills, fostering confidence and a love of learning.
Community Support Visits (CSV) Handler
Therapy pet teams offer emotional support to children during challenging times through one-time visits to requesting agencies.
Paws for Resilience Program
A pilot program replacing Animal Assisted Activities Group Program, focusing on trauma-informed pet therapy visits to teach core strengths like teamwork, relationships, regulation, attunement, kindness, celebrating differences, and respect to build resilience in kids and teens.
activities · 1 cluster
what they do
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Animal-Assisted Therapy & Literacy Programs 8 activities
- Animals, Books, and Children (ABC) ProgramRuns the Animals, Books, and Children (ABC) program in schools, where therapy pets visit to help children improve their reading skills, comprehension, and speed, while also developing core strengths.
- Animals, Books, and Children (ABC) ProgramRuns the ABC program in schools where therapy pets visit to help children improve reading skills, comprehension, speed, and core strengths through animal-assisted learning.
- Community Support VisitsConducts Community Support Visits where therapy pets provide emotional support to children during challenging times.
- Community Support VisitsConducts emotional support visits for children during difficult times using therapy pets, providing comfort and connection in partnership with youth-serving facilities.
- Paws for Resilience ProgramOperates a trauma-informed pet therapy pilot program that delivers structured visits to groups of youth, focusing on teaching core strengths and promoting emotional growth to increase resilience.
- Paws for Resilience ProgramOperates the Paws for Resilience Program, a pilot initiative that delivers trauma-informed pet therapy visits to groups of youth. This program focuses on teaching core strengths to increase resilience and promotes emotional growth through structured activities led by therapy pets.
- Pet Therapy Programs for At-Risk YouthProvides free pet therapy and animal-assisted activities to children and teens ages 5–18 at schools, shelters, and youth-serving organizations across Arizona, with a focus on helping those who struggle with traditional learning methods or face emotional challenges.
- Pet Therapy Programs for At-Risk YouthProvides free pet therapy programs and animal-assisted activities to children and teens aged 5-18 across Arizona, specifically targeting at-risk youth in schools, shelters, and other youth-serving organizations. These programs aim to help children learn, heal, and grow by teaching core behaviors and providing emotional support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.06M
Contributions & grants$1.15M108%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3840%
Other revenue$-88K
expenses
Total expenses$920K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising22%
Salaries & benefits$524K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.19M
Cash$467K
Investments$45K
Liabilities$155K
Net assets$1.03M
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +38.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA STEIMER | CEO | 40 | $108K |
board members · 19
- AMY REBENAR — DIRECTOR
- ANNETTE BOUWER — DIRECTOR
- CATHERINE HARMON — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES LOWRY — DIRECTOR
- ED COCHRAN — Chair
- HAL BRAY — MEMBER AT LARGE
- JANE LEGACY — DIRECTOR
- JOE MASLICK — TREASURER
- JULIE ERNST — DIRECTOR
- KARLA FISHER — DIRECTOR
- KATIE POMPAY — SECRETARY
- KELLY BALTHAZOR — DIRECTOR
- LEAH FRIEDENBERG — DIRECTOR
- MICALANN PEPE — VICE CHAIR
- NORM DOMINGUEZ — DIRECTOR
- PATTY NELSON — PAST CHAIR
- RONDA KELSO — MEMBER AT LARGE
- TAMI BARTELT — VICE CHAIR
- XAVIER GONZALEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 87
who they work with
- A New Leaf Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- A New Leaf – Homeward Bound Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Advance U Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Alhambra District Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Alliance of Therapy Dogs Partner — Therapy dogs must be registered with this organization.
- Anderson Junior High School Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Arredondo Elementary Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Central AZ Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Black Mountain Elementary Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Bright Beginnings Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- CS Design Studios Partner — Website design and development partner
- CTA Freedom Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- CTA Humphrey Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Carlson Elementary Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Chaparral Elementary Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Charlotte Patterson Elementary Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Child Crisis AZ Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- City of Chandler Pub Housing Yth Program Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Clarendon Elementary Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Constitution Elementary School Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Country Meadows Elementary Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Crisis Nursery Partner — Partner organization that has observed the positive impact of Gabriel's Angels on children.
- Crockett Elementary Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Desert Cove Elementary Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Desert Foothills Jr High Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Desert Shadow Elementary Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Desert Sun Academy Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Desert View Elementary Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
- Destiny Springs Behavioral Health Partner — Partner facility where Gabriel's Angels provides services.
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