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GHOST TOWN DOGS 1 INC

MESA, AZ · EIN 813656603 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · ghosttowndogrescue.com
revenue
$208K
expenses
$259K
net assets
$-25K
employees
2
volunteers
25
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

DOG RESCUE ORGANIZATION PROVIDING RESCUE SERVICES AND VETERINARY CARE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Ghost Town Dog Rescue is a foster-based, all-breed dog rescue organization based in Mesa, Arizona. The organization rescues abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs from high-kill shelters across the United States and places them in temporary foster homes until adoption into permanent families. They operate primarily in the Phoenix Metro/East Valley area and rely on volunteers, donations, and community support to sustain their work.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Events
Hosts regular adoption events in the Phoenix Metro/East Valley area to connect dogs with potential adopters.
Adoption Program
Matches adoptable dogs with families through an inquiry and screening process, focusing on suitable home environments in the Phoenix Metro/East Valley area.
Foster Program
Places rescued dogs in volunteer foster homes to provide care, socialization, and stability while awaiting adoption.
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in transportation, communications, graphic design, event support, and other roles to assist rescue operations.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 3 activities
    • Dog Rescue and Foster Care
      Rescues abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs from high-kill shelters across the United States and places them in temporary foster homes until adoption. This program ensures dogs receive care and socialization while awaiting permanent placement.
    • Dog Rescue and Foster Care
      Rescues abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs from high-kill shelters across the United States and places them in temporary foster homes until adoption. This includes ongoing care and coordination of foster networks.
    • Dog Rescue and Foster Care
      Rescues abandoned, neglected, and/or abused dogs from high-kill shelters across the United States and places them in temporary foster homes until adoption. This includes ongoing care for dogs in need while they await permanent placement.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 3 activities
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Offers volunteer opportunities in dog transportation and administrative support roles including communications, writing, graphic design, and office tasks to support operations.
    • Volunteer Engagement and Support Operations
      Offers volunteer opportunities in dog transportation and administrative support roles including communications, writing, graphic design, and office tasks. Uses a Facebook page and events calendar to share information about adoption events and operations.
    • Volunteer Engagement and Support Operations
      Engages volunteers in critical operations including dog transportation and administrative support roles such as communications, writing, graphic design, and office tasks to sustain organizational functions.
  • Adoption Events & Meet-and-Greets 1 activity
    • Public Outreach and Event Coordination
      Maintains a public-facing presence through a Facebook page and events calendar to promote adoption opportunities and inform the community about upcoming adoption events in the Phoenix area.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Dog Adoption Program
      Facilitates the adoption of rescued dogs into permanent homes by hosting adoption events in the Phoenix Metro/East Valley area, maintaining public outreach via Facebook and an events calendar, and operating an adoption team to match families with suitable pets. Requires adopters to meet specific criteria including age, ID, landlord consent, and financial readiness.
    • Dog Adoption Program
      Facilitates dog adoptions through an inquiry process, adoption events in the Phoenix Metro/East Valley area, and a team that helps families find suitable pet matches. Requires adopters to meet specific criteria including age, ID, landlord consent, and financial readiness.
    • Dog Adoption Program
      Facilitates the adoption of rescued dogs into permanent homes through a structured process that includes adopter screening, matching support from an adoption team, and adoption events in the Phoenix Metro/East Valley area. Prospective adopters must meet criteria such as age, ID verification, landlord approval, and financial readiness.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$208K
Contributions & grants$206K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$259K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$25K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$12K
Cash$10K
Investments$0
Liabilities$38K
Net assets$-25K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • LIZA — WHITE
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook Events to share information about upcoming adoption events.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to promote adoption events and communicate with the public.