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ROCKSTAR RESCUE

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 453272239 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.rockstarrescue.org
revenue
$113K
expenses
$103K
net assets
$12K
employees
mission · from form 990

Rescue and rehome dogs.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rockstar Rescue is an animal rescue organization founded in 2010 that specializes in the recovery and rehabilitation of dogs with severe injuries, illnesses, extreme fear, seniors, and those from hoarding situations, often pulled from euthanasia lists at county shelters. They also provide veterinary services and boarding for pets of homeless individuals in Phoenix, AZ.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Program
Places rehabilitated dogs into permanent homes, emphasizing the commitment required for dogs with histories of trauma.
Animal Welfare
Rescues dogs from neglectful or abusive situations, providing shelter, food, and medical care.
Community Assistance Program
Offers free alteration, vaccinations, microchipping, veterinary services, and dog boarding to homeless individuals in the Midtown District of Phoenix.
Recovery and Rehabilitation
Provides decompression, animal communication, trust-building exercises, healthy diets, medications, and behavior modification for dogs with physical and emotional traumas.
Responsible Pet Ownership Education
Educates the community on spaying/neutering, proper care, training, and regular veterinary check-ups.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 13 activities
    • Adoption facilitation and meet-and-greet services
      Hosts scheduled meet-and-greet appointments to connect potential adopters with available dogs, supporting re-homing efforts.
    • Comprehensive dog rehabilitation and re-homing
      Provides long-term rehabilitation for rescued dogs through healthy diets, medications, affection, behavior modification, and medical care, resulting in the successful re-homing of over 500 dogs to date.
    • Dog Adoption Services
      Facilitates dog adoptions through scheduled meet and greet appointments for available dogs.
    • Dog Adoption Services
      Facilitates dog adoptions through scheduled meet and greet appointments for available dogs.
    • Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Rescues dogs from county shelters (especially those at risk of euthanasia due to severe injuries, illnesses, old age, or fear) and from neglectful or abusive situations. Provides 24/7 care, including shelter, food, medical care, affection, and behavior modification, with over 500 dogs re-homed to date.
    • Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Rescues dogs from county shelters at risk of euthanasia due to severe injuries, illnesses, old age, or fear, as well as from neglectful or abusive situations. Provides 24/7 care, including shelter, food, medical care, affection, and behavior modification, with over 500 dogs recovered and re-homed to date.
    • Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Rescues dogs from county shelters at risk of euthanasia, as well as from neglectful or abusive situations, providing 24/7 care, shelter, food, medical care, and behavior modification to improve their well-being. The organization has provided recovery and re-homing services to over 500 dogs to date.
    • Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Rescues dogs from county shelters at risk of euthanasia due to severe injuries, illnesses, old age, or fear, as well as from neglectful or abusive situations. Provides 24/7 care, including shelter, food, medical care, affection, and behavior modification, with over 500 dogs recovered and re-homed to date.
    • Dog rescue and emergency care
      Rescues dogs at risk of euthanasia from county shelters due to severe injuries, illnesses, old age, or fear, and provides 24/7 care including medical treatment, shelter, and rehabilitation. Also intervenes in cases of neglect or abuse by taking in dogs and providing immediate food, shelter, and medical care.
    • Dog rescue and emergency care
      Rescues dogs from county shelters at risk of euthanasia due to severe injuries, illnesses, old age, or fear, and provides 24/7 care. Also rescues dogs from neglectful or abusive situations, delivering immediate shelter, food, and medical treatment.
    • Rehabilitation and behavioral support for rescued dogs
      Provides comprehensive rehabilitation including healthy diets, medications, affection, and behavior modification. Maintains specialized kennels (standard, large/bonded, and RICO) for decompression, isolation, and recovery of new intakes.
    • Stray dog intake and adoption facilitation
      Takes in stray dogs, provides care, and reduces stray populations through rehabilitation and adoption services. Offers scheduled meet and greet appointments to connect adopters with available dogs.
    • Stray dog intake and population reduction
      Reduces the number of stray dogs by taking them in, providing care, and facilitating adoptions.
  • Uncategorized 12 activities
    • Animal shelter facility operations
      Operates a fully equipped shelter with specialized kennels including 4'x10' standard units, a 10'x10' kennel for larger or bonded dogs, and a "RICO kennel" for decompression and isolation of new intakes. Facility is centrally climate-controlled and sanitized twice daily.
    • Dog Adoption Services
      Facilitates dog adoptions through scheduled meet and greet appointments for available dogs.
    • Facility operations and sanitation
      Operates a centrally climate-controlled facility that is fully sanitized and disinfected twice daily to ensure a safe and healthy environment for rescued dogs.
    • Kennel Maintenance and Sanitation
      Maintains kennels of various sizes, including a dedicated "RICO kennel" for new intakes, ensuring the facility is centrally cooled and heated, and fully sanitized and disinfected twice daily.
    • Kennel Maintenance and Sanitation
      Maintains various kennels, including 4'x10' and 10'x10' kennels, and a "RICO kennel" for new intakes, ensuring the facility is centrally cooled and heated, and fully sanitized and disinfected twice daily.
    • Kennel Management and Sanitation
      Maintains various kennels, including 4'x10' and 10'x10' kennels, and a "RICO kennel" for new intakes, ensuring the facility is centrally cooled and heated, and fully sanitized and disinfected twice daily.
    • Pet Support for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
      Provides free alteration, vaccinations, microchipping, other veterinary services, and dog boarding for pets of individuals experiencing homelessness, especially during hardships like hospitalization or temporary incarceration.
    • Pet Support for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
      Provides essential services including food, bedding, collars, leashes, veterinary care (alteration, vaccinations, microchipping), and dog boarding for pets of individuals experiencing homelessness, especially during hardships like hospitalization or temporary incarceration.
    • Pet Support for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
      Provides free alteration, vaccinations, microchipping, other veterinary services, and dog boarding for pets of individuals experiencing homelessness, especially during hardships like hospitalization or temporary incarceration.
    • Pet Support for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
      Provides free services including alteration, vaccinations, microchipping, other veterinary care, and dog boarding for pets of individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly during hardships like hospitalization or temporary incarceration.
    • Support services for pets of homeless individuals
      Provides food, bedding, collars, leashes, veterinary care, boarding, free alteration, vaccinations, and microchipping for pets of individuals experiencing homelessness or hardship such as hospitalization or temporary incarceration.
    • Support services for pets of people experiencing homelessness
      Provides food, bedding, collars, leashes, veterinary care, boarding, and free alteration, vaccinations, microchipping, and other vet services to pets of individuals experiencing homelessness or hardship such as hospitalization or temporary incarceration.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$113K
Contributions & grants$103K91%
Program service revenue$6K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$103K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$12K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Jamie Benfield Founder President Executive Director 70 $13K
board members · 1
  • Linda Calegar — Director
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Joan Jett Partner — Celebrity participant in an adoption event featuring a dog named "Lady."
  • Kroger Family Partner — Donates a percentage of shopping totals when supporters use their rewards card at Fry's or Kroger.
  • iGive Partner — Partner platform enabling donations through retail purchases.