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ZEUS ONCOLOGY FUND INC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 834112036 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE D40 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · zeusoncologyfund.org
revenue
$56K
expenses
$58K
net assets
$55K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE TREATMENT OF RESCUE DOGS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER.

profile · synthesized from sources

Zeus Oncology Fund provides financial assistance for cancer treatment to dogs in need, particularly those adopted from shelters or facing economic barriers to care. The organization supports pet owners by helping cover veterinary oncology costs, enabling access to life-saving treatments such as chemotherapy. It also promotes awareness about canine cancer and its prevalence, especially among aging dogs and certain breeds.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Financial Assistance Grant Program
Provides grants to help cover the cost of cancer treatment for dogs, particularly for families facing financial hardship or rescue organizations
Welcome Package
Sends care packages to dogs beginning cancer treatment, offering comfort items and support
activities · 1 group

what they do

  • Canine Cancer Treatment & Support 17 activities
    • Distribution of welcome packages for dogs in cancer treatment
      Provides welcome packages containing treats and comfort items to dogs beginning cancer treatment, as part of broader emotional and logistical support for pet owners.
    • Emotional and comfort support for dogs in cancer treatment
      Provides welcome packages containing treats and comfort items to dogs undergoing cancer treatment, aiming to improve their emotional well-being and quality of life during therapy.
    • Financial and Emotional Support for Canine Cancer Treatment
      Provides financial assistance and emotional support to pet owners for their dogs' cancer treatments, including grants for veterinary oncology, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. This support aims to improve comfort and extend time with loved ones during the cancer journey.
    • Financial and Emotional Support for Canine Cancer Treatment
      Provides financial assistance and emotional support to pet owners whose dogs are undergoing cancer treatment, including grants for veterinary oncology and welcome packages.
    • Financial and Emotional Support for Canine Cancer Treatment
      Provides financial assistance and emotional support to pet owners to help manage the costs and challenges of canine cancer treatment, including grants for veterinary oncology treatments, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. This support aims to improve the comfort and extend the time pets have with their loved ones.
    • Financial and emotional support for canine cancer treatment
      Provides financial assistance and emotional support to pet owners managing cancer treatment for their dogs, including funding for veterinary oncology care and support during treatment. This includes assistance during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Financial and emotional support for canine cancer treatment
      Provides financial assistance and emotional support to pet owners managing cancer treatment for their dogs, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support includes grants to cover veterinary oncology costs and aid for specific treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
    • Financial assistance for canine cancer treatment
      Provides financial support to pet owners to help cover the costs of veterinary oncology treatment for dogs, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other interventions. Support is offered to both private pet owners and rescue organizations, with documented assistance during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Funding for Cancer Treatment of Rescue Dogs
      Provides funding specifically for the cancer treatment of rescue dogs, ensuring these animals receive necessary medical care.
    • Funding for Cancer Treatment of Rescue Dogs
      Provides funding specifically for the cancer treatment of rescue dogs.
    • Provision of welcome and comfort packages during canine cancer treatment
      Distributes welcome packages with treats and provides grants to improve comfort for dogs undergoing cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
    • Research and data estimation on canine cancer incidence
      Conducts or cites research estimating that six million dogs are diagnosed with cancer annually, providing context for the scale of the issue the organization addresses.
    • Research and data estimation on canine cancer incidence
      Conducts or cites research estimating that six million dogs are diagnosed with cancer annually, informing the organization’s understanding of disease burden and service needs.
    • Research and data estimation on canine cancer incidence
      Conducts or cites research estimating that six million dogs are diagnosed with cancer annually, contributing to awareness and understanding of the scale of canine cancer.
    • Support for extended time with pets during cancer journey
      Offers holistic support intended to extend and improve the time pet owners spend with their dogs during cancer treatment, including through financial, emotional, and palliative measures.
    • Support for specific canine cancer treatment cases
      Provides targeted financial or treatment support for individual dogs undergoing cancer treatment, including senior dogs and those with specific diagnoses such as melanoma, urothelial carcinoma, and vulvar tumors.
    • Welcome Packages for Dogs Undergoing Cancer Treatment
      Distributes welcome packages containing treats and other items to dogs undergoing cancer treatment to provide comfort and support during their medical journey.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$56K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$55K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$55K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -50.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 2
  • MELISSA RUPOLI-KATZ — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/PRES
  • PETER KATZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Animal Cancer Foundation Partner — Lists Animal Cancer Foundation as a resource for canine cancer information.
  • Anne K. Partner — Individual expressing appreciation for the organization's work in providing cancer treatment to dogs
  • Arizona Veterinary Oncology Partner — Lists Arizona Veterinary Oncology as a local resource for veterinary oncology services.
  • Charlie’s Doggie Bag Partner — Lists Charlie’s Doggie Bag as a resource for canine cancer support.
  • Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue Partner — Collaborates with Zeus Oncology Fund to support dogs rescued from shelters who require cancer treatment.
  • Dog Cancer blog Partner — Lists Dog Cancer blog as a resource for canine cancer information.
  • Instagram Partner — Platform through which pet owners discovered Zeus Oncology Fund
  • National Canine Cancer Foundation Partner — Lists National Canine Cancer Foundation as a resource for canine cancer information.
  • PetCure Oncology Partner — Lists PetCure Oncology as a resource for canine cancer treatment.