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KNEADING KITTY RESCUE

LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ · EIN 825069525 · Form 990PF · FY2021 · NTEE T23 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · kneadingkittysrescueaz.com
revenue
$39K
expenses
$37K
net assets
$12K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Kneading Kitty's Rescue is a no-kill, foster-based cat rescue organization operating in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. They focus on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming cats and kittens, ensuring they are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. The organization utilizes both foster homes and a PetSmart Adoption Center for adoptions.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Barn Cats/Companion Cats Adoption
Offers adoption for adult cats that are not suitable as house pets to farm or ranch properties with enclosed barns, providing a safe environment and rodent control.
Bonded Pairs Adoption
Facilitates the adoption of bonded adult cat pairs who have a strong emotional connection and must be adopted together.
Featured Kitty Program
Highlights special needs cats or those with unique stories, seeking experienced adopters willing to provide extra care and attention.
Foster Program
Provides shelter, care, and love for rescued kittens and cats in volunteer foster homes across the greater Phoenix metro area, specializing in raising rescued litters.
New Kitty Adopter Resources
Provides post-adoption support, including documents, advice for common ailments, microchip registration transfer, and veterinarian recommendations.
PetSmart Adoption Center
Operates an adoption center within PetSmart in North Scottsdale, AZ, where some kitties are available for same-day adoption, staffed by volunteers.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 6 activities
    • Annual cat adoption statistics reporting
      Reports annual adoption totals: 131 in 2018, 84 in 2019, 147 in 2020, 256 in 2021, 315 in 2022, 502 in 2023, 546 in 2024, and 540 in 2025.
    • Annual cat adoption statistics reporting
      Reports annual cat adoption totals, with numbers increasing from 131 in 2018 to 546 in 2024, reflecting growth in program capacity and community impact.
    • Foster-based cat adoption program
      Operates a foster-based adoption network in the greater Phoenix area, specializing in raising litters of rescued kittens and providing temporary care for adult cats pending adoption.
    • Foster-based cat adoption program
      Operates a foster-based adoption network in the greater Phoenix area, providing temporary care for rescued kittens and adult cats, including specialized care for bonded pairs and unsocialized cats, prior to placement in permanent homes.
    • Wellness and medical support for foster and adopted cats
      Provides weekly wellness clinics in the West Valley and flexible-schedule clinics in the East Valley for fostered animals, offering vaccines, testing, microchipping, and treatment for minor medical issues. Also offers free post-adoption treatment for common ailments like ear mites, ringworm, and giardia.
    • Wellness and veterinary care for fostered and adopted cats
      Provides weekly wellness clinics in the West Valley and flexible-schedule clinics in the East Valley for fostered animals, offering vaccines, testing, microchipping, and treatment for minor medical issues. Also offers free post-adoption treatment for common ailments such as ear mites, ringworm, and giardia.
  • Adoption Center Operations 4 activities
    • Adoption center operations at PetSmart
      Runs a volunteer-staffed adoption center inside a PetSmart store seven days a week, where up to a dozen cats are available for adoption at any time.
    • Adoption center operations at PetSmart
      Operates a volunteer-staffed adoption center inside a PetSmart store seven days a week, maintaining up to a dozen adoptable cats at a time and hosting periodic special adoption events.
    • Cat Rescue and Adoption Services
      Rescues cats, including those with special needs, unsocialized adult cats, and bonded pairs, providing them with foster care and preparing them for adoption. The organization facilitates adoptions through a volunteer-staffed PetSmart Adoption Center in the greater Phoenix area and through periodic special adoption events, having facilitated over 500 adoptions annually in recent years.
    • Cat Rescue and Adoption Services
      Rescues cats, including those with special needs, unsocialized adult cats, and bonded pairs, providing them with foster care and preparing them for adoption. The organization facilitates adoptions through a volunteer-staffed PetSmart Adoption Center in the greater Phoenix area and through periodic special adoption events, having facilitated over 500 adoptions annually in recent years.
  • Pet Food Pantry & Distribution 4 activities
    • Distribution of donated pet supplies
      Distributes donated pet care items and supplies to foster caregivers and uses them at the PetSmart Adoption Center to support daily operations and animal care.
    • Donated Pet Supply Distribution
      Distributes donated pet care items and supplies to foster homes and utilizes them at the PetSmart Adoption Center to support the care of rescued cats.
    • Pet Supply Distribution
      Distributes donated pet care items and supplies to foster homes and utilizes them at the PetSmart Adoption Center to support the care of rescued cats.
    • Supply distribution for fosters and adoption center
      Distributes donated pet care items and supplies to foster caregivers and uses them at the PetSmart Adoption Center to support daily care needs.
  • Comprehensive Feline Medical Care 2 activities
    • Rescue and medical treatment for special needs and underserved cats
      Rescues cats with special needs, including unsocialized adult cats, bonded pairs, and litters of kittens, that other organizations may decline or euthanize. Provides comprehensive medical care including spay/neuter, vaccinations, deworming, FIV/FeLV testing, microchipping, and treatment for conditions like ear mites, ringworm, and giardia.
    • Rescue and medical treatment of special needs and unsocialized cats
      Rescues cats with special medical needs, unsocialized adult cats, and bonded pairs that other organizations may decline, providing spay/neuter, vaccinations, deworming, FIV/FeLV testing, microchipping, and veterinary care prior to adoption. Also rescues barn cat candidates when return-to-colony is not possible.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 2 activities
    • Veterinary Care and Preparation for Adoption
      Provides comprehensive veterinary care for all rescued cats prior to adoption, including spaying/neutering, deworming, vaccinations, FIV/FeLV testing, microchipping, and general vet checks. The organization also offers weekly wellness clinics for fostered animals and free treatment for common ailments for adopters.
    • Veterinary Care and Preparation for Adoption
      Provides comprehensive veterinary care for all rescued cats and kittens prior to adoption, including spaying/neutering, deworming, vaccinations, FIV/FeLV testing, microchipping, and general vet checks. The organization also offers weekly wellness clinics for fostered animals and free treatment for common ailments for adopters.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Adoption fee collection and donation processing
      Collects non-refundable adoption fees from approved adopters, which are treated as donations to support ongoing rescue operations.
    • Microchip Registration Transfer
      Transfers microchip registration for adopted pets to their new owners approximately 3-4 weeks after the adoption is finalized.
    • Periodic special adoption events
      Hosts special adoption events at various times throughout the year to increase visibility and placement of adoptable cats.
    • Post-adoption documentation and microchip transfer
      Provides adopters with proof of rabies vaccination and spay/neuter, and transfers microchip registration to new owners 3–4 weeks after adoption.
    • Post-adoption support and documentation
      Provides adopters with proof of rabies vaccination and spay/neuter, and transfers microchip registration to new owners 3–4 weeks after adoption. Collects non-refundable adoption fees as donations from approved adopters.
financials · form 990PF · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$39K
Contributions & grants$5K13%
Program service revenue
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$12K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +69.5%
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Adopt A Pet Partner — Stores website bios and pictures for adopted kitties.
  • Arizona Animal Hospital Partner — Recommended veterinarian.
  • Free Pet Chip Registry Partner — Uses their service for microchip registration.
  • Horizon Animal Hospital Partner — Recommended veterinarian.
  • IRS Government — Recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
  • North Phoenix Animal Clinic Partner — Recommended veterinarian and rescue vet.
  • PetSmart Partner — Established a partnership in 2019, including a PetSmart Adoption Center.
  • PetSmart Partner — Hosts Kneading Kitty's Rescue adoption center within its store.
  • PetSmart Partner — Hosts adoption center for Kneading Kitty's Rescue at PetSmart location in Scottsdale, AZ.
  • PetSmart Charities Partner — Is a PetSmart Charities Partner.
  • PetSmart Charities Partner — Partnership that influences grant and funding levels based on PetSmart retail sales.
  • Phoenix Mountain Animal Hospital Partner — Recommended veterinarian.
  • Quail Crossing Animal Hospital Partner — Recommended veterinarian and rescue vet.
  • VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital Partner — Recommended veterinarian.
  • YourCause Partner — Platform through which employees can donate via employer giving programs, potentially with matching contributions.