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PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 20678512 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE D60 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.phoenixherp.com
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$428K
employees
16
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

REPTILE RESCUE & REHABILITATION AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Phoenix Herpetological Society (PHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and education regarding reptiles. Founded in 2001, PHS operates a sanctuary in Scottsdale, Arizona, where it cares for abandoned, abused, or confiscated reptiles while providing educational programs to over 250,000 school-aged children annually.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $9K
    ANIMAL ADOPTION/SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: CREATE A PLACE FOR UNWANTED AND ABUSED REPTILES INTO QUALIFIED FACILITIES AND HOMES THROUGHOUT THE U.S.
  2. #2 $150K
    EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THESE ONSITE AND OFFSITE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC WHICH INCLUDE INFORMATION ON RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP, HUSBANDRY, LEGAL ISSUES, CO- EXISTENCE WITH NATIVE ANIMALS AND VENOMOUS REPTILE AWARENESS. ATTENDEES ARE INSTRUCTED ON DESERT SAFETY ISSUES AND THAT MAY REPTILES DO NOT MAKE GOOD PETS FOR INEXPERIENCED OWNERS. THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF UNWANTED AND ABANDONED REPTILE PETS.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates the adoption of rescued reptiles to suitable homes, ensuring proper care and housing.
Sustainability Initiatives
Includes composting organic waste to reduce landfill impact and promote environmental conservation.
Wildlife Education and Conservation Center
Provides educational programs for children and adults, focusing on the importance of reptiles in ecosystems.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Rattlesnake Removal & Antivenom Services 10 activities
    • Antivenom Bank Management
      Maintains the largest antivenom bank in the Western United States, collecting antivenom for dozens of exotic species, including King Cobras and Inland Taipans.
    • Antivenom Bank Management
      Maintains the largest antivenom bank in the Western United States, collecting antivenom for dozens of exotic species, including King Cobras and Inland Taipans.
    • Antivenom Bank Management
      Maintains the largest antivenom bank in the Western United States, collecting antivenom for dozens of exotic species, including King Cobras and Inland Taipans.
    • Rattlesnake Removal Services
      Provides rattlesnake removal services to the community.
    • Rattlesnake Removal Services
      Provides rattlesnake removal services to the community.
    • Rattlesnake Removal Training
      Offers training courses for rattlesnake removal.
    • Rattlesnake Removal Training
      Offers training courses for rattlesnake removal.
    • Rattlesnake Removal and Training
      Provides rattlesnake removal services and offers training courses for rattlesnake removal.
    • Rattlesnake Removal and Training
      Provides rattlesnake removal services and offers training for rattlesnake removal.
    • Rattlesnake Removal and Training
      Provides rattlesnake removal services and offers training courses on rattlesnake removal.
  • Reptile Rescue & Adoption 10 activities
    • Reptile Adoption Services
      Facilitates the adoption of legal pet reptiles, including various species like tortoises, snakes, and geckos, to find permanent residences for rescued animals. This includes hosting monthly adoption events and assisting in reuniting lost and found reptiles with their owners.
    • Reptile Adoption Services
      Facilitates the adoption of legal pet reptiles in Arizona, including various species like tortoises, snakes, and geckos, and those with special needs, through adoption events and ongoing services to find permanent homes for rescued animals.
    • Reptile Adoption Services
      Facilitates the adoption of rescued and legal pet reptiles, including those with special needs, through adoption events and ongoing services to find permanent homes for the animals.
    • Reptile Adoption Services
      Facilitates the adoption of legal pet reptiles, including various species like tortoises, snakes, and geckos, and those with special needs, to find permanent residences for rescued animals. This includes hosting monthly adoption events.
    • Reptile Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Operates a 2.5-acre rescue and rehabilitation center with an onsite reptile clinic to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide lifelong care for hundreds of reptiles, including those with special needs, from across the U.S. This includes accepting surrendered reptiles, assisting law enforcement with confiscated animals, and providing veterinary care for neglect, malnutrition, fractures, and infections.
    • Reptile Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Operates a 2.5-acre rescue and rehabilitation center with an onsite reptile clinic to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide lifelong care for hundreds of reptiles, including those with special needs, from across the U.S. This includes accepting surrendered reptiles, assisting law enforcement with confiscated animals, and providing veterinary care.
    • Reptile Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Operates a 2.5-acre rescue and rehabilitation center with an onsite reptile clinic to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide lifelong care for hundreds of reptiles, including those with special needs, from across the U.S. This includes accepting surrendered reptiles, assisting law enforcement with confiscated animals, and providing veterinary care for neglect, malnutrition, fractures, and infections.
    • Reptile Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Operates a 2.5-acre rescue and rehabilitation center with an onsite reptile clinic to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide lifelong care for hundreds of reptiles, including those with special needs, from across the U.S. This includes accepting surrendered reptiles, assisting law enforcement with confiscated animals, and providing veterinary care for various conditions.
    • Reptile Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rehoming
      Rescues, rehabilitates, and provides lifelong care for hundreds of reptiles, including those with special needs, from owner surrenders, law enforcement seizures, and large-scale rescues. This includes veterinary care, fostering, and facilitating adoptions for legal pet reptiles in Arizona.
    • Reptile Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Rehoming
      Rescues, rehabilitates, and provides lifelong care for reptiles, including those with special needs, from owner surrenders, law enforcement seizures, and large-scale rescues. This includes veterinary care, fostering, and facilitating adoptions of legal pet reptiles.
  • On-Site Organic Waste Composting 5 activities
    • Composting Program
      Composts all organic waste from its site, transporting an estimated 3,187.2 pounds weekly, totaling 165,734.4 pounds annually, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 177.35 tons of CO2e annually.
    • Composting Program
      Composts all organic waste from its site, transporting an estimated 3,187.2 pounds weekly, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 177.35 tons of CO2e annually.
    • Composting Program
      Composts all organic waste from its site, transporting an estimated 3,187.2 pounds weekly, totaling 165,734.4 pounds annually, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 177.35 tons of CO2e annually.
    • Composting Program
      Composts all organic waste from its site, transporting an estimated 3,187.2 pounds weekly, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 177.35 tons of CO2e annually.
    • Onsite Composting Program
      Composts all organic waste from its site, transporting an estimated 3,187.2 pounds weekly, totaling 165,734.4 pounds annually, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 177.35 tons of CO2e annually.
  • Exotic Bird Rescue & Adoption 5 activities
    • Lost and Found Reptile Reunification
      Assists in reuniting lost and found reptiles with their owners.
    • Lost and Found Reptile Reunification
      Assists in reuniting lost and found reptiles with their owners.
    • Lost and Found Reptile Services
      Assists in reuniting lost and found reptiles with their owners and accepts drop-offs for lost and found animals.
    • Lost and Found Reptile Services
      Assists in reuniting lost and found reptiles with their owners and accepts lost and found drop-offs at the sanctuary.
    • Lost and Found Reptile Services
      Assists in reuniting lost and found reptiles with their owners.
  • Uncategorized 12 activities
    • Public Education and Outreach
      Conducts educational demonstrations and presentations featuring live reptiles and biofacts for students, campers, and adults, reaching over 250,000 school-aged children annually through school visits, events, and expos across Arizona.
    • Public Education and Outreach
      Provides educational demonstrations and programs featuring live reptiles and biofacts for students, campers, and adults, reaching over 250,000 school-aged children annually through school presentations, exhibits at events, and out-of-state expos to educate the public about reptiles, conservation, and responsible housing.
    • Public Education and Outreach
      Provides hands-on educational demonstrations and school presentations featuring live reptiles and biofacts to educate the public, primarily school-aged children and teenagers, about endangered species, reptile conservation, responsible reptile housing, and animal adaptations. This outreach reaches over 250,000 school-aged children annually through various events, expos, and classroom programs.
    • Public Education and Outreach
      Conducts educational demonstrations and presentations featuring live reptiles and biofacts for students, campers, and adults, reaching over 250,000 school-aged children annually through school visits, events, and expos across Arizona.
    • Public Education and Outreach
      Provides hands-on educational demonstrations and school presentations featuring live reptiles and biofacts to educate the public, primarily school-aged children and teenagers, about endangered species, reptile conservation, responsible reptile housing, and animal adaptations. This outreach reaches over 250,000 people annually through various events and programs.
    • Public Education and Outreach
      Provides hands-on educational demonstrations and school presentations featuring live reptiles and biofacts to educate the public, primarily school-aged children and teenagers, about endangered species, reptile conservation, responsible reptile housing, and animal adaptations. This outreach reaches over 250,000 school-aged children annually through various events, expos, and classroom programs.
    • Sanctuary Tours and Animal Interactions
      Offers public and private tours of its 2.5-acre rescue and rehabilitation center, including specialized exhibits like the "Venom Building" and "Croc-Walk." Visitors can interact with educational ambassador animals, and participate in exclusive add-on experiences such as feeding giant tortoises, capybaras, and opossums.
    • Sanctuary Tours and Animal Interactions
      Offers public and private tours of its 2.5-acre rescue and rehabilitation center, including specialized exhibits like the "Venom Building" and "Croc-Walk," and provides interactive experiences with educational ambassador animals, capybaras, opossums, and other mammals.
    • Sanctuary Tours and Animal Interactions
      Offers public and private tours of its facility, including specialized mammal and reptile tours, to educate visitors about its residents and conservation efforts. These tours include interactions with educational ambassador animals, feeding demonstrations, and exclusive add-on experiences with capybaras, opossums, and crocodilians.
    • Sanctuary Tours and Animal Interactions
      Offers public and private tours of its facility, including specialized mammal and reptile tours, to educate visitors about endangered species, conservation, and animal adaptations. Tours include interactions with educational ambassador animals, and exclusive add-ons like feeding giant tortoises, capybaras, and opossums.
    • Sanctuary Tours and Animal Interactions
      Offers public and private tours of its facility, including specialized mammal and reptile tours, to educate visitors and provide interactive experiences with educational ambassador animals, including feeding demonstrations and interactions with capybaras, opossums, and crocodilians. The facility includes specific exhibits like a "Venom Building" and "Croc-Walk."
    • Sanctuary Tours and Animal Interactions
      Offers public and private tours of its facility, including specialized mammal and reptile tours, to educate visitors and provide interactive experiences with educational ambassador animals. These tours include access to exhibits like the "Venom Building" and "Croc-Walk," and exclusive add-on interactions such as feeding giant tortoises, capybaras, and opossums.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.19M
Contributions & grants$551K46%
Program service revenue$597K50%
Investment income$260%
Other revenue$40K
expenses
Total expenses$1.09M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$377K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$543K
Cash$340K
Investments$0
Liabilities$115K
Net assets$428K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +15.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 4
  • GARY MANTON — DIRECTOR
  • JUDITH VAN ROSSUM — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN FUCHS — DIRECTOR
  • TRISHA LOVE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Artec3D Partner — Website provides information on the process of making the alligator tail prosthetic.
  • CORE Institute Partner — Developed the first alligator prosthetic in conjunction with Midwestern University for Mr. Stubbs.
  • Humane societies Partner — Contacted PHS to assist in placement, care and treatment of reptiles in need.
  • Let's Go Compost Partner — Began working with PHS in January 2024 to find a waste solution, providing education, workshops, and materials.
  • Midwestern University Partner — Developed the first alligator prosthetic in conjunction with the CORE Institute for Mr. Stubbs.
  • Reptilian Nation Expo Partner — Participates in the Reptilian Nation Expo in Tucson for adoptables.
  • SPCA Partner — Assisted in a rescue operation in Texas.
  • Sacramento Reptile Show Partner — Participates in the Sacramento Reptile Show for adoptables.
  • WeCare Denali Partner — Large-scale composting facility that donated 12 rolling food waste bins and sponsors waste pickups for PHS, starting May 2024.
  • accredited international zoos Partner — Partnered with PHS on research projects involving venom studies and programs to reestablish declining species populations.
  • universities Partner — Partnered with PHS on research projects involving venom studies and programs to reestablish declining species populations.