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Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Refuge

Cave Creek, AZ · EIN 651259371 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.healingheartsaz.org
revenue
$393K
expenses
$345K
net assets
$460K
employees
5
program ratio
62%
mission · from form 990

Healing Hearts mission is to provide a safe haven for neglected, abandoned, or abused animals and promote compassionate and humane treatment for all animals.

profile · synthesized from sources

Healing Hearts Animal Rescue and Refuge rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected, and abandoned animals across Arizona, with facilities in Cave Creek and Willcox. The organization provides long-term sanctuary or adoption placement for horses, farm animals, and companion animals, while also running foster care and volunteer programs. Founded in 2005, it operates as a no-kill shelter and works with law enforcement on animal cruelty cases.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates the placement of rescued animals, including horses, goats, sheep, and farm animals, into permanent homes after rehabilitation.
Foster Care Program
Provides temporary homes for underweight, injured, or underage animals through volunteer foster caregivers until they are ready for adoption.
Rescue and Rehabilitation
Partners with law enforcement and animal agencies to rescue animals from abuse, neglect, and kill pens, providing medical treatment and long-term sanctuary.
Sponsor an Animal
Allows donors to financially support the care of animals at the refuge, with contributions funding medical care, food, and shelter for all residents.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation 6 activities
    • No-Kill Animal Refuge Operation
      Operates a no-kill animal refuge and ranch facility that provides sanctuary and care for rescued domestic companion and farm animals, including over 25 horses, offering them a safe home, soft bedding, food, and veterinary care.
    • Operation of a no-kill animal refuge and ranch facility
      Operates a no-kill animal refuge and ranch facility that provides long-term sanctuary and daily care for rescued domestic companion and farm animals, including housing for over 25 horses and other livestock.
    • Operation of a no-kill animal refuge and ranch facility
      Operates a no-kill animal refuge and ranch facility in Arizona that provides long-term sanctuary and housing for rescued domestic companion and farm animals, including over 25 horses, as well as pigs, goats, sheep, burros, cows, and llamas.
    • Owner Surrender Assistance
      Works with horse and livestock owners who can no longer care for their animals, providing an alternative solution to ensure the animals' well-being.
    • Support for at-risk livestock owners
      Works with horse and livestock owners who can no longer care for their animals, helping to prevent neglect and abandonment by providing rescue and rehoming solutions.
    • Support for at-risk livestock owners
      Works directly with horse and livestock owners who are unable to continue caring for their animals, helping to prevent neglect and abandonment by facilitating humane outcomes.
  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 3 activities
    • Animal adoption program with spay/neuter and microchipping
      Facilitates the adoption of rescued animals into permanent homes and ensures all adopted animals are spayed/neutered and microchipped prior to placement.
    • Facilitation of animal adoptions with spay/neuter and microchipping
      Facilitates the adoption of rescued animals into permanent homes and ensures all adopted animals are spayed/neutered and microchipped prior to adoption.
    • Foster Care Program for animal rescue
      Operates a Foster Care Program that saves hundreds of animals each year by placing them in temporary foster homes to support their rehabilitation and well-being prior to adoption.
  • Animal Protection Policy Advocacy 3 activities
    • Livestock Advocacy
      Engages in advocacy efforts related to livestock and relevant legislation.
    • Livestock advocacy and legislative engagement
      Engages in advocacy efforts focused on livestock welfare, including participation in or support of legislation to improve protections for farm and companion animals.
    • Livestock advocacy and legislative engagement
      Engages in advocacy efforts focused on livestock welfare, including participation in related legislation and policy initiatives.
  • Emergency Pet Shelter for Crisis Victims 1 activity
    • Foster Care Program for animal placement
      Saves hundreds of animals each year through a Foster Care Program that provides temporary care and support for rescued animals.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Animal Adoption Services
      Facilitates the adoption of rescued animals into new homes, ensuring all adopted animals are spayed/neutered and microchipped.
    • Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected, and abandoned domestic companion and farm animals, including horses, pigs, goats, sheep, burros, cows, cattle, and llamas, saving hundreds of animals each year.
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected, and abandoned animals
      Rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected, and abandoned domestic companion and farm animals, including horses, pigs, goats, sheep, burros, cows, llamas, and pot-bellied pigs, often from kill pens or commercial operations. Provides veterinary care, medication, therapeutic treatments, food, bedding, and a safe environment during recovery.
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected, and abandoned animals
      Rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, including domestic companion animals and farm animals such as horses, pigs, goats, sheep, burros, cows, and llamas. Provides veterinary care, medication, food, bedding, and therapeutic treatments as part of rehabilitation.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$393K
Contributions & grants$388K99%
Program service revenue$5K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$345K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$133K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$481K
Cash$193K
Investments$0
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$460K
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -11.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 8
  • Allyson Nelson — Director
  • Betty Welton — President
  • David Bernstein — Director
  • David Hoffman — Chairman
  • Jayne Vachter — Director
  • Josh Sosnow — Director
  • Susan Vanwormer — Secretary
  • Taylor Mason — Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Agriculture Partner — Works with on severe abuse cases
  • Farmhouse Fresh Animal Sanctuary Partner — Received Cosmo, a palomino pony, from Farmhouse Fresh Animal Sanctuary after he was rescued from a Texas kill pen.
  • Sheriff’s Department Partner — Works with on severe abuse cases
  • local law enforcement agencies Partner — Works with on severe abuse cases