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The Arizona Pet Project
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 861008549 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · azpetproject.org
revenue
$869K
expenses
$689K
net assets
$454K
employees
10
volunteers
40
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT FURTHER SHELTER PREVENTION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SPAY/NEUTER, VACCINATIONS, SHELTER INTERVENTION COUNSELING, AND RESOURCE MATCHING FOR FAMILIES IN

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Pet Project is a nonprofit organization focused on keeping pets with their families during times of crisis. They provide essential services such as veterinary care, spay and neuter surgeries, and pet food assistance to low-income pet owners in Maricopa County, Arizona. Founded in 2001, the organization aims to reduce pet homelessness and improve the well-being of both people and pets.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Clinic Program
Provides free spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and post-operative care through mobile clinics in underserved areas.
Pets for Life
Extends veterinary services and resources to underserved communities to support pet ownership.
Resource Center
Offers counseling, veterinary care, and referrals for human-related needs to families in crisis.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Pet Food Pantry & Distribution 8 activities
    • Operating a Pet Support Center
      The organization operates a pet support center in South Phoenix that offers spay/neuter services, vaccinations, emergency veterinary care, temporary boarding, assistance with pet deposits and rent, and one-on-one counseling with social workers.
    • Operating a Pet Support Center
      Operates a pet support center in South Phoenix that provides access to spay/neuter services, vaccines, emergency veterinary care, temporary boarding, pet deposits, rent assistance, and counseling with social workers.
    • Operating a Pet Support Center
      Operates a pet support center in South Phoenix that provides access to spay/neuter services, vaccines, emergency veterinary care, temporary boarding, pet deposits, rent assistance, and counseling with social workers.
    • Operating a Pet Support Center
      The organization operates a pet support center in South Phoenix that provides access to spay/neuter services, vaccines, emergency veterinary care, temporary boarding, pet deposits, rent assistance, and counseling with social workers.
    • Providing Pet Ownership Resources and Supplies
      Provides families with information on pet ownership, adoption resources, lost pet support, and essential supplies such as pet food, collars, and leashes.
    • Providing Pet Ownership Resources and Supplies
      The organization provides families with pet ownership information, adoption resources, lost pet support, and supplies such as pet food, collars, and leashes.
    • Providing Pet Ownership Resources and Supplies
      The organization provides families with information on pet ownership, resources for adoption, support for lost pets, and essential supplies such as pet food, collars, and leashes.
    • Providing Pet Ownership Resources and Supplies
      Provides families with information on pet ownership, adoption resources, lost pet support, and essential supplies such as pet food, collars, and leashes.
  • Specialized Animal Rescue Networks 3 activities
    • Assisting Families with Pets in Crisis
      Operates programs specifically designed to assist families experiencing crises with their pets.
    • Assisting Families with Pets in Crisis
      The organization runs programs specifically designed to assist families who are experiencing crises involving their pets.
    • Assisting Families with Pets in Crisis
      Operates programs specifically designed to assist families experiencing crises with their pets.
  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 1 activity
    • Assisting Families with Pets in Crisis
      The organization operates programs specifically designed to assist families with pets who are experiencing a crisis, having supported over 150,000 pet-owning families since 2005.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Providing Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries and Vaccinations
      Provides thousands of free spay and neuter surgeries annually through a mobile community clinic program, including post-operative pain medication, e-collars, and life-saving vaccinations for pets. The organization has funded over 16,000 surgeries since 2004, saving over 800 pets from euthanasia.
    • Providing Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries and Vaccinations
      Provides thousands of free spay and neuter surgeries annually through a mobile community clinic program, including post-operative pain medication, e-collars, and free life-saving vaccinations for pets. The organization has funded over 16,000 surgeries since 2004, saving over 800 pets from euthanasia.
    • Providing Spay/Neuter Services and Vaccinations
      The organization funds and provides thousands of free spay/neuter surgeries annually through a mobile community clinic program, including post-operative pain medication, e-collars, and free life-saving vaccinations for pets. They have funded over 16,000 surgeries since 2004, saving over 800 pets from euthanasia.
    • Providing Spay/Neuter Surgeries and Vaccinations
      The organization funds and provides thousands of free spay/neuter surgeries annually through a mobile community clinic program, including post-operative pain medication, e-collars, and life-saving vaccinations. Since 2004, they have funded over 16,000 surgeries, saving over 800 pets from euthanasia.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$869K
Contributions & grants$863K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-9K-1%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$689K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising23%
Salaries & benefits$334K
Grants paid out$194K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$534K
Cash$332K
Investments$114K
Liabilities$80K
Net assets$454K
Liquid reserves7.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -49.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 7
  • Jen King — DIRECTOR
  • Jesse Benscoter — Vice Chair
  • Katherine Conrad — DIRECTOR
  • Kelly Jones — DIRECTOR
  • Kyu Utsonomiya — Treasurer
  • Lindsay Fricks — CHAIR
  • Steven Miller — Secretary
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • AAWL Partner — Formal partner
  • Facebook Partner — Allows users to create fundraisers for The Arizona Pet Project, with 100% of funds going to the organization.
  • HungryFriend Partner — Mobile app that allows users to select The Arizona Pet Project as their chosen nonprofit, resulting in a portion of their dining bill at participating restaurants being donated.
  • Instagram Partner — Allows users to create fundraisers for The Arizona Pet Project, with 100% of funds going to the organization.
  • Lost Our Home Pet Rescue Partner — Formal partner
  • Maricopa County Animal Care & Control Partner — Original partner agency for which the organization was formed to provide funding and support.
  • Service Arizona Partner — Partners to fund spay/neuter surgeries through the Arizona Pet-Friendly license plate program.
  • Service Arizona Partner — Partners to fund spay/neuter surgeries through the Pet-Friendly license plate program.
  • The Humane Society of the United States Partner — Selected The Arizona Pet Project to bring their Pets for Life program back to Arizona.