irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $55KWE STRIVE TO SAVE DOGS FROM EUTHANASIA FROM OTHER SHLETERS.WE TAKE SICK, PREGNANT NURSING MOMS, AND WE TAKE BREEDS THATARE OFTEN IGNORED BY OUR COMMUNITY.
- #2 $12KWE EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THESE AMAZING BREEDS. THIS KNOWLEDGEBY OWNERS IS SHARED TO OTHERS, WHO THEN IN TURN EDUCATEOTHERS. BY SAVING ONE, WE SAVE MANY.
named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Dog Rescue and Adoption
Rescues large breed dogs, including pregnant mothers and puppies, from euthanasia in county shelters, provides care, and facilitates adoption into permanent homes.
Food Fund
Supports the purchase of food for large breed dogs, including puppies and nursing mothers, housed at the facility and in foster care.
Foster Program
Places rescued dogs in temporary foster homes to provide a stress-free environment, aid in socialization, and gather information for adoption matching. Provides all medical care and supplies to foster families.
Medical Fund
Provides funding for spay/neuters, microchips, medications, and special surgeries for rescued dogs, particularly those with existing medical needs.
The Pit Stop
Rescue facility that houses dogs while they await their forever homes.
activities · 7 clusters
what they do
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Dog Foster Care & Adoption 7 activities
- Adoption and Placement ServicesPlaces rescued dogs into forever homes after providing necessary medical care and behavioral support. In 2024, adopted out 195 dogs to families.
- Dog Rescue and AdoptionRescues dogs, including puppies born into the rescue, from euthanasia lists in high-kill county shelters, providing them with care, spaying/neutering, microchipping, and vaccinations, before placing them into permanent homes. In 2024, 167 dogs were rescued and 195 adopted out.
- Dog Rescue and AdoptionRescues dogs, including pregnant mothers and puppies, from euthanasia lists in high-kill county shelters, providing them with direct care, medical services (spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccinations), and placing them into foster homes and ultimately forever homes. In 2024, 167 dogs were rescued and 195 adopted out.
- Dog Rescue and AdoptionRescues dogs, including puppies and pregnant mothers, from euthanasia lists in high-kill county shelters and places them into permanent homes. In 2024, the organization rescued 167 dogs and adopted out 195 dogs.
- Dog Rescue from High-Kill SheltersRescues dogs, including specific breeds such as Staffordshire Terrier mixes, Husky mixes, Shepherd mixes, and others, from euthanasia lists in high-kill county shelters. In 2024, rescued 167 dogs and had 31 puppies born into the rescue program.
- Foster Care and Shelter ManagementManages a network of foster homes and a dedicated facility to house and care for rescued dogs, including pregnant and nursing mothers and their puppies, accommodating up to 25 dogs and 10-20 large-breed puppies at a time.
- Foster and Housing ProgramOperates a foster network and dedicated facility to house up to 25 dogs and 10–20 large-breed puppies at any time, including pregnant and nursing mother dogs. Foster homes are used to free up boarding space for additional rescues.
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Dog Behavioral Training & Socialization 3 activities
- Behavioral Training and SupportProvides dog training services to shelter dogs to improve adoptability and help them build strong relationships with their future families.
- Dog Care and Support ServicesProvides direct care and support services for rescued dogs, including walking, bathing, transport, adoption event staffing, and dog training to help them build strong relationships with their families.
- Dog Training ServicesProvides dog training services to shelter dogs to help them build strong relationships with their families, aiding in successful adoptions.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 2 activities
- Medical Care and TreatmentProvides spaying, neutering, microchipping, and vaccinations for all adult dogs and puppies prior to adoption. In 2023, spayed and neutered 85 dogs using grant funding.
- Spay/Neuter ServicesProvides spay and neuter services for rescued dogs and puppies, having spayed and neutered 85 dogs and puppies in 2023 using grant funding.
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Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 2 activities
- Volunteer CoordinationCoordinates volunteers to assist with various aspects of dog rescue and care, ensuring new volunteers are supported and comfortable in their roles.
- Volunteer CoordinationCoordinates volunteers for various tasks such as walking, bathing, fostering, transport, and adoption event staffing, and helps new volunteers integrate into the organization.
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General Volunteer Support Services 2 activities
- Volunteer CoordinationCoordinates volunteers and helps new volunteers integrate comfortably into the organization's activities.
- Volunteer Coordination and SupportCoordinates volunteer efforts and supports new volunteers in becoming comfortable and effective within the organization.
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Animal Transport & Logistics Coordination 1 activity
- Direct Care and Daily Support ServicesProvides daily care for rescued dogs including walking, bathing, transport, and staffing at adoption events.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Grant Funding and Financial ManagementSecures grant funding to support operations, including medical procedures such as spaying and neutering.
- Social Media ManagementManages the organization’s Facebook and Instagram pages to promote adoptable dogs and organizational updates.
- Veterinary Care and Training for Rescued DogsProvides comprehensive care for rescued dogs, including spaying, neutering, microchipping, and vaccinating. The organization also offers dog training services to help them integrate into their new families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$238K
Contributions & grants$220K92%
Program service revenue$19K8%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$238K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$62K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$142K
Cash$116K
Investments$0
Liabilities$46K
Net assets$97K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +5.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 2
- BARBARA GORE — DIRECTOR
- LIZ BARRICK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4
who they work with
- AZ Pet Plate Funder — Provided a $10,000 grant in 2023 for spay and neuter services.
- Paola Partner — Volunteer coordinator for Stealing Hearts Rescue
- Paws Down Dog Training Partner — Rachael Arndt, a professional dog trainer and founder of Paws Down Dog Training, volunteers with Stealing Hearts Rescue to train shelter dogs.
- Toni Partner — Director of Stealing Hearts Rescue Inc and primary contact for foster program inquiries