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FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860789269 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D200 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · foothillsanimal.org
revenue
$1.5M
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$4.0M
employees
39
volunteers
200
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL RESCUE IS COMMITTED TO THE COMPASSIONATE AND HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOGS AND CATS IN NEED THROUGH RESCUE, SHELTER, FOSTERING, ADOPTION AND SUPPORT OF AND IN COOPERATION WITH LIKE-MINDED COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Foothills Animal Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless dogs and cats through rescue, care, and adoption. They operate an adoption center and foster program, providing a safe haven for animals awaiting their forever homes. The organization also runs resale boutiques to support its mission.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Services
Provides opportunities for individuals to adopt homeless dogs and cats from the Brynne Smith Memorial Campus.
Doggy Day Out (DDO)
Allows members of the public to take shelter dogs on field trips for the day to give them a break from the shelter and promote them for adoption.
Foster Program
Recruits and supports foster families to provide temporary care for pets, including puppies/kittens, short-term, hospice, behavior, and medical fosters, before adoption.
Supply Drive
Encourages individuals and groups to organize donation drives for essential supplies like toys, treats, food, and cleaning supplies for shelter pets.
Volunteer Program
Engages individuals in various roles such as Dog Attendant, Cat Attendant, Spa Day, Dog Champion, Off-site Events Volunteer, Adoption Host, and Photographer's Assistant.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 4 activities
    • Animal Foster Program
      Operates a foster program that places animals in temporary homes to decompress, heal, grow, and learn social skills before adoption. This includes a "foster to adopt" option and provides medical care and supplies for animals in the program.
    • Animal Shelter and Adoption Services
      Operates the Brynne Smith Memorial Campus Adoption Center, providing safe shelter, medical care, and behavior therapy for homeless dogs and cats. The organization offers these animals for adoption to the public through appointments and walk-ins.
    • Animal shelter and adoption services
      Operates a facility that provides shelter, medical care, and behavior therapy for homeless dogs and cats, and offers adoptions by appointment and walk-in visits Wednesday through Sunday. The organization runs an adoption center, including the Brynne Smith Memorial Campus Adoption Center, and supports animal care through foster-to-adopt and foster programs.
    • Foster program for animals
      Operates a foster program that places homeless animals in temporary homes to decompress, heal, grow, and develop social skills, with medical care and supplies provided by the organization.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 4 activities
    • Volunteer Animal Care and Support
      Engages volunteers to provide direct care for shelter animals, including dog attendant services (socialization, health observation, cleaning, walking) and cat attendant services (cleaning, feeding, socializing). Volunteers also assist with bathing and grooming shelter dogs, off-site events, adoption hosting, and photography assistance.
    • Volunteer Training and Development
      Offers a Dog Champion program where experienced volunteers train new volunteers for dog attendant shifts and provide facility tours, building capacity within its volunteer base.
    • Volunteer engagement in events and operations
      Engages volunteers in off-site events (setup, teardown, animal care, public interaction), as Adoption Hosts to assist with introductions, paperwork, and public interaction, and as Photographer's Assistants during animal photo sessions.
    • Volunteer training and capacity building
      Offers a Dog Champion program where experienced volunteers train new volunteers for dog attendant shifts and provide facility tours, building volunteer capacity.
  • Animal Rescue Fundraising Events & Merchandise 2 activities
    • Annual special events
      Hosts two major annual events—Paws to Celebrate (March/April) and Whiskers & Wine (October)—to engage the community and support organizational mission.
    • Special Event Fundraising
      Hosts two large special events annually, "Paws to Celebrate" (March/April) and "Whiskers & Wine" (October), likely for fundraising and community engagement.
  • Shelter Dog Socialization Outings 2 activities
    • Doggy Day Out Program
      Runs a "Doggy Day Out" program where members of the public can take shelter dogs on field trips for a day, providing enrichment and socialization for the animals.
    • Doggy Day Out program
      Runs a "Doggy Day Out" program allowing members of the public to take shelter dogs on field trips for socialization and enrichment.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 2 activities
    • Resale Boutiques (Daisy's Rescued Goods)
      Operates two resale boutiques, Daisy's Rescued Goods, in Scottsdale and Carefree, AZ, which are open Monday through Saturday. These boutiques support the organization's efforts and provide resources.
    • Resale boutique operations
      Operates two retail resale boutiques—Daisy's Rescued Goods in Scottsdale and Carefree, AZ—open Monday through Saturday, to support organizational efforts and generate resources.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Shelter animal care and attendant services
      Provides daily care for shelter animals through dog attendant services (socialization, health and behavior observation, cleaning, walking) and cat attendant services (litter box cleaning, food/water refreshment, room cleaning, socialization), including bathing and grooming for dogs.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.53M
Contributions & grants$582K38%
Program service revenue$76K5%
Investment income$-59K-4%
Other revenue$936K
expenses
Total expenses$1.61M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$904K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.51M
Cash$639K
Investments$377K
Liabilities$528K
Net assets$3.99M
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +8.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 7
  • ANTHONY BRAU — Director
  • BONNIE ZIEGLER — Director
  • CHER ZUCKER-MALTESE — Treasurer
  • DR NICK TEX — Chairman
  • DR STEVEN SARDO — Vice Chairman
  • HOLLY PAGLIARO-BERGMAN — Past Chairman
  • KATHY SZUR — Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Brynne Smith Memorial Campus Partner — Named facility honoring Brynne Smith, serving as Foothills Animal Rescue's primary shelter location
  • Daisy's Rescued Goods Partner — Operates resale boutique locations in Scottsdale and Carefree under a partnership or shared brand with Foothills Animal Rescue.
  • Daisy's Rescued Goods Carefree Partner — Thrift store location supporting Foothills Animal Rescue operations in Carefree, AZ
  • Daisy's Rescued Goods Scottsdale Partner — Thrift store location supporting Foothills Animal Rescue operations in Scottsdale, AZ