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ALMOST THERE A MOM PUPS RESCUE

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 463102120 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.almostthererescue.org
revenue
$294K
expenses
$225K
net assets
$107K
employees
26
volunteers
400
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A NO-KILL SHELTER TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE AND RE-HOME HOMELESS DOGS AS WELL AS PROVIDE EDUCATION IN THE AREA OF ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES.

profile · synthesized from sources

ALMOST THERE A MOM PUPS RESCUE is an animal rescue organization based in Arizona that focuses on pregnant and nursing dogs and their puppies. The organization provides fostering services, adoption support, and resources for pet owners, aiming to increase the adoptability of dogs through socialization and care.

named programs · 13 · from sources

what they call their work

Canine Caregiver
Volunteers assist Animal Care Specialists with cleaning and sanitizing the facility, handling animals, restocking supplies, and providing food and water to dogs.
Doggy Day Trip Chaperone
Volunteers take mama dogs on adventures outside the facility to provide enrichment and gather information for potential adopters.
Doggy Whisperer
Volunteers with previous dog experience implement enrichment, behavioral modification, and training for dogs struggling with behavior, under the guidance of Behavior Specialists.
Events Team
Volunteers work with the Event Coordinator to organize fundraising events.
Fostering Program
Provides temporary homes for puppies, bottle babies, pregnant or nursing dogs, and mama dogs awaiting spay surgery, offering supplies, training, medical care, and support to foster parents.
Fundraising Team
Volunteers work with the Development Director to raise funds for the organization.
Matchmaker
Volunteers work with the public to help them find the best dog match for adoption.
Mother Lover
Volunteers work directly with mama dogs, providing enrichment, exercise, and training to help them get adopted.
Mutt Makeover Artist
Volunteers bathe dogs on the morning they become adoptable to prepare them for their new homes.
Puparazzi
Volunteers take adoption portraits and other photos of dogs and activities for social media and marketing.
Puppy Preschool Teacher
Volunteers help raise litters of puppies from birth to adoption using "Puppy Culture" techniques for socialization and enrichment.
Transport
Volunteers transport dogs from other shelters, to and from vet appointments, or to off-site events.
Videographer
Volunteers film and create training and promotional videos, as well as behind-the-scenes content for social media.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Dog Behavioral Training & Socialization 5 activities
    • Dog Enrichment and Behavioral Support
      Provides enrichment, exercise, and training for mother dogs, and offers behavioral modification and training for dogs with struggles, following schedules created by Behavior Specialists.
    • Dog Enrichment and Behavioral Training
      Provides enrichment, exercise, and training for mother dogs, and offers behavioral modification and training for dogs with behavioral struggles following schedules created by Behavior Specialists.
    • Provide behavioral enrichment and training for mother dogs and puppies
      Offers structured enrichment, exercise, and training for mother dogs and puppies, including use of "Puppy Culture" techniques for early socialization and behavioral development; implements behavior modification plans for dogs with challenges under specialist guidance.
    • Provide behavioral training and enrichment for dogs
      Offers enrichment, exercise, and behavioral modification for mother dogs and puppies, including individualized training plans for dogs with behavioral challenges, implemented by volunteers under specialist guidance.
    • Raise and socialize puppies for adoption
      Raises litters from birth to adoption age, using structured "Puppy Culture" techniques to ensure proper socialization, enrichment, and behavioral development.
  • Animal Transport & Logistics Coordination 4 activities
    • Animal Transport Services
      Transports dogs from other shelters, to and from veterinary appointments, and to off-site events.
    • Dog Transportation
      Transports dogs from other shelters, to and from veterinary appointments, and to off-site events.
    • Transport and logistics coordination
      Organizes transportation of dogs from other shelters, to veterinary appointments, and to off-site events, ensuring safe and timely movement of animals in care.
    • Transport and logistics for rescued dogs
      Transports dogs between shelters, veterinary appointments, and off-site events to support medical care, adoption efforts, and outreach.
  • Animal Sanctuary Facility & Daily Care Operations 4 activities
    • Facility Maintenance and Animal Care
      Maintains the facility by cleaning and sanitizing, handling animals, restocking supplies, cleaning laundry, and providing food and water to mother dogs and puppies.
    • Facility Maintenance and Animal Care
      Maintains the facility by cleaning and sanitizing, restocking supplies, cleaning laundry, and providing food and water to mother dogs and puppies.
    • Facility and animal care operations
      Conducts daily facility maintenance including cleaning, laundry, restocking supplies, and providing food and water to mother dogs and puppies; ensures sanitation and animal welfare across the shelter environment.
    • Facility and animal care operations
      Conducts daily cleaning, sanitization, feeding, watering, and laundry services at the facility to maintain hygiene and ensure the well-being of mother dogs and puppies.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 4 activities
    • Rescue and Foster Pregnant Dogs and Puppies
      Rescues pregnant and nursing mother dogs and puppies in Arizona, providing foster families with necessary supplies, food, training, medical care, and ongoing support. This includes raising litters from birth to adoption using "Puppy Culture" techniques for socialization and enrichment.
    • Rescue and Foster Pregnant Dogs and Puppies
      Rescues pregnant and nursing mother dogs and puppies in Arizona, providing foster families with supplies, food, training, medical care, and ongoing support. This includes raising litters from birth to adoption, using "Puppy Culture" techniques for socialization and enrichment.
    • Rescue and care for pregnant and nursing mother dogs and their puppies
      Specializes in rescuing pregnant and nursing mother dogs and their litters in Arizona, providing comprehensive care from birth through adoption readiness, including medical care, nutrition, and ongoing support.
    • Rescue and care for pregnant/nursing mother dogs and puppies
      Focuses on rescuing pregnant and nursing mother dogs and their litters in Arizona, providing comprehensive care from birth through adoption, including medical care, nutrition, and ongoing support.
  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 2 activities
    • Adoption matching and support
      Assists the public in finding suitable dog matches for adoption and prepares dogs for placement, including grooming and creating detailed profiles based on behavioral observations.
    • Dog Adoption Services
      Facilitates dog adoptions by helping the public find suitable matches, preparing dogs for adoption through bathing, and gathering information for potential adopters via "Doggy Day Trips" and behavior assessments.
  • Animal Care & Safety Education 2 activities
    • Education and resource provision for dog caregivers
      Provides educational materials and resources to dog owners and caregivers to support responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare outcomes.
    • Provide educational resources for dog owners and caregivers
      Develops and distributes educational materials and resources to support dog owners and caregivers in responsible pet care.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Dog Adoption Services
      Facilitates dog adoptions by helping the public find suitable matches, preparing dogs for adoption through bathing, and gathering information for potential adopters via "Doggy Day Trips" and behavioral assessments.
    • Educational Resources for Dog Owners
      Provides educational materials and resources for dog owners and caregivers.
    • Photography and video production for outreach
      Produces professional photos and videos of dogs and volunteers for social media and promotional use, including behind-the-scenes content and training materials.
    • Prepare dogs for adoption
      Manages the full pre-adoption process, including bathing dogs on adoption day, taking professional adoption portraits, creating promotional videos, and gathering behavioral data through "Doggy Day Trips" to inform adopter matching.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$294K
Contributions & grants$235K80%
Program service revenue$63K21%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$225K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$93K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$277K
Cash$270K
Investments$0
Liabilities$170K
Net assets$107K
Liquid reserves14.4 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANNIE VERDERAME TREASURER/DIRECTOR 3 $11K
board members · 5
  • ARNIE COSGROVE — VICE PRESIDENT THRU MAY 2020
  • GERI HORMEL — PRESIDENT AND CEO
  • JAMIE R HORMEL — SECRETARY THRU MAY 2020
  • MEGAN WIEWEL — DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/SECRETARY
  • SHIRLEY SILVA — TREASURER THRU MAY 2020
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Arizona Animal Rescue Alliance Partner — Directs individuals to the Arizona Animal Rescue Alliance Facebook group as a resource for finding rescue assistance.
  • Arizona Rescue Partner — Directs individuals to the Arizona Rescue Facebook group as a resource for finding rescue assistance.
  • Rehome Partner — Provides Rehome as a resource for pet rehoming assistance.