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Arizona Small Dog Rescue

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 263993160 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · azsmalldog.org
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$894K
net assets
$473K
employees
31
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Rescue and place small dogs in forever homes

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Small Dog Rescue is a nonprofit, no-kill dog rescue based in Phoenix, AZ, dedicated to saving small dogs and placing them in forever homes. The organization rescues dogs from overcrowded shelters, provides medical care, and supports fostering and adoption. While focused on small dogs, they accept dogs of all sizes and breeds, emphasizing compassion, integrity, and excellence in animal welfare.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates the adoption of rescued small dogs into forever homes, with a focus on matching dogs to suitable families
Foster Program
Places dogs in temporary foster homes to provide care for puppies, seniors, medical cases, and moms with pups outside the shelter environment
Medical Care Program
Provides full medical care for all dogs in rescue, including surgeries, treatment for injuries, vaccinations, and ongoing health management
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in dog socialization, kennel cleaning, transport, and event support to assist shelter operations
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 4 activities
    • Adoption services
      Operates a no-kill rescue in Phoenix, AZ, providing care until adoption, with 33 dogs currently available and over 1,000 dogs rescued in 2024, maintaining a 98.9% save rate.
    • Foster Care Program
      Operates a foster care program for various types of dogs, including puppies, nursing mothers, senior dogs, large dogs, and those with medical needs, providing foster families with all necessary supplies and covering medical expenses, with ongoing support from a dedicated Foster Coordinator.
    • Foster care program for small dogs
      Provides temporary foster care for puppies, nursing mothers, senior dogs, large dogs, and dogs with medical needs, supplying foster families with food, kennels, toys, dishes, and covering all medical expenses, supported by a dedicated Foster Coordinator.
    • Small dog rescue and intake
      Accepts owner surrenders and rescue transfers of small dogs, with intake dependent on space and dog needs, operating without fees or for a small donation.
  • Dog Behavioral Training & Socialization 1 activity
    • Dog rehabilitation and training
      Trains rescued dogs in basic obedience and house manners to improve adoptability, and provides medical care, socialization, and walking to prepare them for permanent homes.
  • Animal Transport & Logistics Coordination 1 activity
    • Event support and outreach
      Assists at adoption and fundraising events, including transporting dogs and supporting event logistics.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Dog Rehabilitation and Training
      Provides training in basic obedience and house manners for rescued dogs to increase their adoptability, and covers over $500,000 in medical expenses for dogs in their care.
    • Shelter Operations and Volunteer Support
      Manages daily shelter operations including cleaning kennels, socializing and walking dogs, and transporting dogs to and from adoption events and vet appointments, supported by volunteers who also assist at adoption and fundraising events.
    • Shelter operations and animal care
      Provides daily care for dogs including kennel cleaning, socialization, walking, and transportation to vet appointments and adoption events.
    • Small Dog Rescue and Adoption
      Rescues, rehabilitates, and provides care for small dogs in need, including owner surrenders and rescue transfers, with the goal of adoption into permanent homes. The organization operates as a no-kill shelter in Phoenix, AZ, and rescued over 1,000 dogs in 2024 with a 98.9% save rate.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.12M
Contributions & grants$653K58%
Program service revenue$459K41%
Investment income$6K1%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$894K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$271K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$485K
Cash$477K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$473K
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +8.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • Kimberly Jo Sm — Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Best Friends Animal Society Partner — Partner organization with which AZSDR has received the No Kill Award for three consecutive years.
  • PetCo Love Partner — Provides grant funding, adoption support, and access to the PetCo Love Lost platform to help reunite stray pets with families.
  • Phoenix Animal Care Coalition Partner — Partner that sponsors extreme medical cases and provides outreach and support to the Arizona rescue community.
  • Zoom Room Ahwatukee Partner — Provides adoption support by training adopters through dog training programs focused on human education.