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FRIENDS OF PIMA ANIMAL CARE CENTER

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 474160770 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE D11 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.friendsofpacc.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$3.1M
employees
28
volunteers
12
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

FRIENDS OF PACC IS THE OFFICIAL, NONPROFIT, PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER TO PACC.

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of Pima Animal Care Center is an operational nonprofit that supports the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) in Tucson, Arizona. The organization raises funds and awareness to enhance animal lifesaving programs at PACC, the Friends Pet Clinic, and throughout the community. They focus on supporting pets and the people who love them.

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 $0
    FRIENDS OF PACC HAS CONTINUED TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY TO HELP IN THE AREAS IDENTIFIED WITH THE MOST NEED. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, EFFORTS WERE UNDERWAY TO RAISE FUNDS TO PURCHASE A MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT WHICH WILL BE DONATED TO THE COUNTY. FRIENDS OF PACC CONTINUES TO BUILD ON OUR MISSION AND RAISE AWARENESS OF OUR ROLE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PACC.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Friends Pet Clinic
A community pet clinic providing medical care for animals.
Pets of Pima Parade and Friends of PACC Festival
An annual event featuring companion animals to raise awareness and funds.
Radiothon
An annual fundraising event in partnership with iHeartMedia Tucson to save animal lives.
activities · 10 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 11 activities
    • Foster and Adoption Initiatives
      Expanded foster and adoption initiatives, facilitating over 19,097 families to open their homes to new or foster pets, achieving a 91.3% live release rate for pets entering the shelter.
    • Foster and Adoption Programs
      Expands and facilitates foster and adoption initiatives, including a foster-to-adopt program, which has resulted in over 19,097 families opening their homes to pets.
    • Keeping Families Together Program
      Supports over 75,000 families through the "Keeping Families Together" project by providing veterinary care, behavioral support, pet supplies, and pet-friendly guidance to prevent pet relinquishment.
    • Keeping Families Together Project
      Helped over 75,000 families with veterinary care, behavioral support, supplies, and pet-friendly guidance through the Keeping Families Together project.
    • Pet Adoption and Foster Initiatives
      Expands foster and adoption initiatives, facilitates thousands of families opening their homes to new or foster pets, and operates a foster-to-adopt program, contributing to high live release rates for pets entering the shelter.
    • Pet Adoption and Foster Programs
      Expands foster and adoption initiatives, facilitating over 19,097 families in opening their homes to new or foster pets or reuniting with their pets, and operates a foster-to-adopt program.
    • Pet Adoption and Foster Programs
      Facilitates pet adoptions and foster initiatives, resulting in thousands of families opening their homes to new or foster pets and reuniting with their pets, and is investing in expanding adoption facilities.
    • Pet Foster and Adoption Initiatives
      Expands and supports foster and adoption initiatives, facilitating over 19,097 families in opening their homes to new or foster pets or reuniting with their pets, contributing to a high live release rate. They are also investing in a new adoption facility in east Tucson.
    • Pet Retention Support
      Supports pet owners through the "Keeping Families Together" project, providing veterinary care, behavioral support, supplies, and pet-friendly guidance to over 75,000 families.
    • Pet Retention Support
      Supports pet owners through the "Keeping Families Together" project, providing veterinary care, behavioral support, supplies, and pet-friendly guidance to over 75,000 families.
    • Support for Pet Owners through "Keeping Families Together" Project
      Through the "Keeping Families Together" project, provides support to over 75,000 families with veterinary care, behavioral support, pet supplies, and pet-friendly guidance, including food and pet supply drives, microchip, vaccination, and spay/neuter events.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 9 activities
    • Capacity Building for PACC
      Funds critical positions at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) and provides initial funding for innovative programming, equipment, and outreach following shelter renovations to enhance PACC's operational capacity.
    • Capacity Building for PACC
      Funds critical positions at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) and provides initial funding for innovative programming, equipment, and outreach, including a $1 million investment to open an adoption facility in east Tucson.
    • Capacity Building for PACC
      Funds critical positions at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) and provides initial funding for innovative programming, equipment, and outreach, including investing in a new adoption facility.
    • Capacity Building for Pima Animal Care Center
      Funds critical positions at Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) and provides initial funding for innovative programming, equipment, and outreach, including investing in a new adoption facility to expand opportunities.
    • Funding and Support for Pima Animal Care Center (PACC)
      Provides significant funding to Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) for various programs, including medical care, non-medical care for vulnerable pets, and special projects aimed at enhancing lifesaving efforts, contributing to saving thousands of animals annually.
    • Funding and Support for Pima Animal Care Center (PACC)
      Provides substantial funding to Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) to support the rescue, medical care, non-medical care, and rehoming of abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, contributing to a high live release rate for pets entering the shelter.
    • Funding and Support for Pima Animal Care Center (PACC)
      Provides substantial funding to Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) to support the rescue, medical care, non-medical care, and rehoming of abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, contributing to a high live release rate.
    • Funding and Support for Pima Animal Care Center (PACC)
      Provides substantial funding to Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) to support the rescue, rehoming, and care of abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, contributing to a high live release rate for pets entering the shelter. This includes funding for critical positions, non-medical care, medical care, and special projects.
    • Funding and Support for Pima Animal Care Center (PACC)
      Provides substantial funding to Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) to support the rescue, medical care, and rehoming of abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, contributing to a high live release rate for pets entering the shelter.
  • Animal Rescue Fundraising Events & Merchandise 6 activities
    • Annual Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade
      Organizes the Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival annually, bringing together pet enthusiasts and raising funds to support pets at Pima Animal Care Center.
    • Community Engagement and Events
      Organizes community events such as the annual "Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival" to engage the community, raise awareness, and fundraise for pets at Pima Animal Care Center.
    • Community Engagement and Events
      Organizes community events such as the annual "Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival" to engage the community, raise awareness, and generate funds for pet support.
    • Community Engagement and Events
      Organizes community events such as the annual "Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival" to engage pet enthusiasts, raise funds, and increase awareness for animal welfare.
    • Community Engagement and Fundraising Events
      Organizes and hosts community events such as the annual "Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival" to engage the community, raise awareness for animal needs, and generate funds for PACC programs. They also host specific events like "The Big Fix 2024" for spay/neuter services and conduct Giving Tuesday campaigns.
    • Community Events and Fundraising
      Organizes and hosts large-scale community and fundraising events, such as the annual "Tucson Subaru Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival," to engage pet enthusiasts and raise funds for Pima Animal Care Center.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 6 activities
    • Volunteer Mobilization
      Mobilized 1,137 volunteers who contributed 88,017 hours in 2022, equivalent to over 42 full-time staff members, supporting various programs and initiatives.
    • Volunteer Mobilization
      Mobilizes a large volunteer base, with 1,137 volunteers contributing 88,017 hours in 2022, to support various activities including event tabling and administrative tasks.
    • Volunteer Mobilization
      Mobilizes a large volunteer base, with over a thousand volunteers contributing tens of thousands of hours annually to support the organization's mission and Pima Animal Care Center.
    • Volunteer Mobilization
      Mobilizes volunteers for various tasks, including event tabling and administrative support, with 1,137 volunteers contributing 88,017 hours in 2022.
    • Volunteer Mobilization
      Mobilizes a large volunteer base, with 1,137 volunteers contributing 88,017 hours in 2022, equivalent to over 42 full-time staff members, for various tasks including event tabling and administrative support.
    • Volunteer Mobilization
      Mobilizes a large volunteer base, with 1,137 volunteers contributing 88,017 hours in 2022, to support various organizational activities and events.
  • Veteran Service Dog Training & Placement 4 activities
    • Canine Fitness and Mobility Facility
      Operates a canine fitness and mobility facility that has served thousands of dogs and their owners in Tucson.
    • Canine Fitness and Mobility Facility
      Operates a canine fitness and mobility facility that has served over 3,000 dogs and their owners in Tucson.
    • Canine Fitness and Mobility Facility Operation
      Operates a canine fitness and mobility facility that has served over 3,000 dogs and their owners in Tucson.
    • Canine Fitness and Mobility Facility Operation
      Operates a canine fitness and mobility facility that has served over 3,000 dogs and their owners in Tucson.
  • Emergency & Critical Veterinary Care 3 activities
    • Specialized Animal Care and Rehabilitation
      Provides support for specialized veterinary care, including blood transfusions, surgeries, and prosthetics, for individual animals with complex medical needs, enabling them to find forever homes.
    • Specialized Medical Care for Animals
      Provides funding and support for specialized and emergency medical care for individual animals with complex needs, such as blood transfusions, surgeries, and prosthetics.
    • Veterinary Care for Special Cases
      Provided critical medical care, including surgeries and specialized treatments for pets, such as a cat named Smoothie who received extensive medical support leading to her adoption.
  • Animal Shelter Data Reporting & Community Collaboration 1 activity
    • Community Outreach and Education
      Engages the community through educational outreach and volunteer programs, including providing pet care essentials to families in need.
  • Pet Food Pantry & Distribution 1 activity
    • Community Outreach and Support Programs
      Engages the community through educational outreach, volunteer programs, and initiatives like "Keeping Families Together" which provides veterinary care, behavioral support, supplies, and pet-friendly guidance to thousands of families, and organizes pet supply drives and no-cost microchip/vaccination events.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
    • Spay/Neuter Services
      Provides low-cost spay/neuter services for vulnerable families and launched the Spay/Neuter Support project to enhance accessibility to these surgeries.
  • Uncategorized 14 activities
    • Advocacy and Awareness
      Raises awareness for animal welfare needs and PACC/Friends of PACC programs, and has received county recognition for its work.
    • Awareness and Advocacy
      Raises awareness for the needs of animals and the programs of Pima Animal Care Center and Friends of PACC.
    • Community Pet Clinic
      Opened the Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic to provide affordable veterinary care services for vulnerable families and those adopting from the shelter.
    • Community Pet Clinic Operations
      Operates the Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic, an affordable veterinary care clinic providing services such as low-cost spay/neuter, general veterinary care, and support for vulnerable families and adopted pets.
    • Community Pet Clinic Operations
      Operates the Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic, an affordable veterinary care clinic providing services such as low-cost spay/neuter, general veterinary care, and support for vulnerable families and adopted pets.
    • Community Pet Clinic Operations
      Operates the Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic, an affordable veterinary care clinic providing services to vulnerable families, adopted pets, and those at risk of relinquishment, including low-cost spay/neuter services.
    • Individual Animal Medical Care Support
      Provides support for critical and specialized medical care for individual animals, such as blood transfusions, surgeries, and prosthetics, enabling them to recover and find forever homes.
    • Mobile Veterinary Services
      Donated and funds the operation of Karen's Karing Van, a mobile veterinary clinic that delivers care to thousands of families in underserved areas of Pima County, including food and pet supply drives, microchipping, vaccinations, and spay/neuter events.
    • Mobile Veterinary Services
      Donated and funds the operation of Karen's Karing Van, a mobile veterinary clinic that delivers care to thousands of families in underserved areas of Pima County, including no-cost microchip, vaccination, and spay/neuter events.
    • Mobile Veterinary Services
      Donated and funds the operation of Karen's Karing Van, a mobile veterinary clinic that delivers care to thousands of families in underserved areas of Pima County.
    • Mobile Veterinary Services
      Donated and funds the operation of Karen's Karing Van, a mobile veterinary clinic that delivers care to thousands of families in underserved areas of Pima County, including no-cost microchip, vaccination, and spay/neuter events.
    • Operation of Community Pet Clinic
      Operates the Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic, an affordable veterinary care clinic providing services such as low-cost spay/neuter, general veterinary care, and support for vulnerable families and adopted pets.
    • Operation of Community Pet Clinics and Mobile Veterinary Services
      Operates the Friends of PACC Community Pet Clinic and the Friends Pet Clinic, providing affordable veterinary care, including low-cost spay/neuter services, for vulnerable families, pets adopted from PACC, and those at risk of relinquishment. Additionally, they donated and fund the mobile veterinary clinic, Karen's Karing Van, to deliver care in underserved areas.
    • Spay/Neuter Services
      Provides and invests in accessible, low-cost, and no-charge spay/neuter surgeries for pets, including specific events like "The Big Fix" for large dogs in Pima County.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.62M
Contributions & grants$2.62M100%
Program service revenue$25K1%
Investment income$6370%
Other revenue$-35K
expenses
Total expenses$1.24M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$460K
Grants paid out$215K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.18M
Cash$2.68M
Investments$434K
Liabilities$68K
Net assets$3.11M
Liquid reserves30.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +145.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TORRE CHISHOLM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45 $104K
board members · 13
  • ANDREA MILLER — DIRECTOR
  • CLARK BRIGHT — DIRECTOR
  • DENNIS THOMAS — DIRECTOR
  • GINA HANSEN — SECRETARY
  • JASON COOK — DIRECTOR
  • JILL BEMIS — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN MCLEAN — DIRECTOR
  • KIRSTEN HASSAN — DIRECTOR
  • LARA IACOBUCCI — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA O'BRIEN — CHAIR
  • MICHAEL BOREALE — VICE CHAIR
  • MIKAELA KNUTSON — TREASURER
  • SAMUEL MOLINA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • Arizona Daily Star Partner — Recognized as "Best Non-Profit" in their Readers’ Choice Awards.
  • Best Friends Animal Society Partner — Collaborates through donor referrals and leadership connections to support animal welfare efforts in Pima County.
  • CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) Partner — Partners with CARS to facilitate vehicle donations.
  • Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) Partner — Received a $1.9 million grant from Maddie's Fund alongside Friends of PACC.
  • La Estrella Bakery Partner — Collaborates to raise funds as part of the PACC en Español Campaign.
  • Maddie’s Fund Funder — Awarded a three-year, $1,920,000 grant to Friends of PACC and HSSA.
  • Pima Animal Care Center Government — Primary operational and adoption partner for animal care and shelter services in Pima County.
  • Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Donors support work at Pima Animal Care Center.
  • Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Non-profit fundraising partner for the Pima Animal Care Center, the only open-admission shelter in Pima County.
  • Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Nonprofit partner of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC).
  • Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Provides direct support to the Pima Animal Care Center for the pets that enter it every year.
  • Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Provides funding and support to PACC, and volunteers assist at the shelter.
  • Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Supports Pima Animal Care Center and enhances its efforts.
  • Pima Animal Care Center Partner — The organization supports pets at Pima Animal Care Center and raises awareness for its programs.
  • Pima Animal Care Center Partner — Works with PACC to support animal welfare programs and facilities.
  • Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Partner — Nonprofit fundraising partner for the county animal shelter.
  • Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) Partner — Supports PACC's lifesaving efforts and provides affordable care options for pets adopted directly from PACC.
  • Pima Animal Care Center Advisory Committee (PACCAC) Government — Advisory body with formal ties to PACC; Friends of PACC staff serve in leadership roles.
  • Pima County Partner — Donated a mobile veterinary clinic to Pima County and provides funding for staff and supplies.
  • Rancho Sahuarita Partner — Presents the Friends of PACC Radiothon.
  • Tucson Subaru Funder — Title sponsor of the Pets of Pima Parade & Friends of PACC Festival
  • Tucson Subaru Partner — Sponsors the Pets of Pima Parade and Friends of PACC Festival.
  • Tucson Subaru Partner — Sponsors the Pets of Pima Parade.
  • iHeartMedia Tucson Partner — Partners for the Friends of PACC Radiothon to save animal lives.