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Virginia B Jontes Foundation dba Heidi's Village

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 815189833 · Form 990PF · FY2021 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Large ($10M-$50M) · heidisvillage.org
revenue
$10.6M
expenses
$5.1M
net assets
$26.1M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Heidi's Village is an animal welfare organization based in Phoenix, AZ, that supports rescue groups by providing subsidized boarding, veterinary care, and neonatal kitten nursery services. It operates a 5-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities to house, heal, and promote adoption for vulnerable animals. The organization focuses on collaboration with rescues, shelters, and community partners to increase lifesaving capacity.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Foster Program
Recruits and supports foster homes for kittens of various needs including bottle babies, weaning kittens, moms with litters, and medically or behaviorally challenged cats
Kitten College Satellite Campus
Collaborates with The Kitten College to implement best practices in neonatal kitten care through expert training and support
On-Site Veterinary Clinic
Offers affordable, high-quality medical care including surgeries, vaccinations, and treatment for illnesses to support rescue organizations
Paws for Redemption
Pilot program pairing incarcerated individuals with shelter dogs for mutual rehabilitation and training ahead of adoption, launching in Arizona in 2025
Smitten Kitten Nursery
Provides 24/7 specialized care for neonatal kittens, including bottle-feeding, medical treatment, and monitoring, to ensure survival and readiness for adoption
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 5 activities
    • Foster Program for Pets
      Operates a foster program that provides safe, loving environments for pets awaiting adoption, with a specific focus on vulnerable kittens (neonates, weaning, sick/injured, shy, and mother cats with litters). The organization provides comprehensive training, supplies, food, and veterinary care to foster caregivers.
    • Kitten Care Capacity Building
      Strengthens its specialized care program for neonate kittens by implementing best practices and expert training from The Kitten College, providing critical care to vulnerable kittens.
    • Pet Foster Program
      Operates a foster program that provides safe, loving environments for pets awaiting adoption, with a specific focus on vulnerable kittens (neonates, weaning, sick/injured, shy, and mother cats with litters). The organization provides comprehensive training, supplies, food, and veterinary care to foster caregivers.
    • Pet Rescue and Shelter Operations
      Provides essential care, safe housing, and lifesaving medical services to pets in need, operating a five-acre campus with nine buildings including a veterinary clinic and neonate kitten nursery. This includes rescuing hundreds of kittens annually and providing round-the-clock care in its neonate nursery.
    • Specialized Neonate Kitten Care Training
      Strengthens its specialized care program for neonate kittens by implementing best practices and expert training from The Kitten College, providing critical care to vulnerable kittens.
  • Dog Behavioral Training & Socialization 2 activities
    • Incarcerated Individual Rehabilitation Program
      Participates in the Paws for Redemption program, which pairs incarcerated individuals with shelter dogs for training and rehabilitation, preparing the dogs for adoption and providing participants with responsibility and skill development.
    • Incarcerated Individual Rehabilitation Program
      Participates in the Paws for Redemption program, which pairs incarcerated individuals with shelter dogs for training and rehabilitation, preparing the dogs for adoption and providing participants with responsibility and skill development.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 2 activities
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers to support the care of pets and advance its mission, with volunteers assisting in essential tasks such as cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, and animal enrichment.
    • Volunteer Engagement and Support
      Engages volunteers to support the care of pets and advance its mission, with volunteers assisting in essential tasks such as cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, and animal enrichment.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
    • Community Partnerships for Animal Welfare
      Collaborates with other animal welfare organizations and community partners to provide services such as spay/neuter clinics for underserved pet owners, lifesaving services for pets of vulnerable populations (veterans, housing-insecure individuals), and efforts to stop the spread of diseases like Distemper.
  • Adoption Events & Meet-and-Greets 1 activity
    • Public Awareness and Media Outreach
      Engages with local media outlets (CW7, FOX10, 3TV, ABC15, Arizona Midday) to discuss the impact of kitten season, share efforts to save vulnerable animals, and highlight its daily lifesaving work and events.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Community Partnerships for Animal Welfare
      Collaborates with other animal welfare organizations to provide services such as spay/neuter clinics for underserved pet owners, lifesaving services for pets of vulnerable populations (veterans, housing-insecure individuals), and efforts to stop the spread of diseases like Distemper.
    • Pet Rescue and Shelter Services
      Provides essential care, safe housing, and lifesaving medical services to pets in need, including operating a five-acre campus with a veterinary clinic, neonate kitten nursery, and boarding facility. This includes rescuing hundreds of kittens annually and providing round-the-clock care in its neonate nursery.
    • Public Awareness and Media Outreach
      Engages with local media outlets (CW7, FOX10, 3TV, ABC15, Arizona Midday) to discuss the impact of kitten season, share efforts in saving vulnerable animals, and highlight its daily lifesaving work and events.
financials · form 990PF · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$10.65M
Contributions & grants$8.10M76%
Program service revenue
Investment income$225K2%
Other revenue$1.21M
expenses
Total expenses$5.13M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$157K
Grants paid out$21K
balance sheet
Total assets$31.58M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$26.11M
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +106.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Cindy Quenneville Executive Director 40 $131K
Ellen Clark Executive Director until Jan 2021 40 $27K
board members · 3
  • Brian Miller — Director
  • Gary Bowyer — Director
  • Julie Hammer — Director
relationships · 24

who they work with

  • 3TV Partner — Featured on the channel to share community efforts in saving vulnerable animals.
  • ABC15 News Partner — Featured on the news to share community efforts in saving vulnerable animals.
  • Arizona Humane Society (AHS) Partner — United with to stop the spread of Distemper in the Valley.
  • Arizona Midday Partner — Featured on the show to discuss its 5 Year Anniversary event and lifesaving work.
  • Artie Funder — Donor and supporter.
  • CW7's Arizona Daily Mix Partner — Featured on the show to discuss kitten season.
  • FOX10 News Partner — Featured on the news to discuss kitten season preparations.
  • Hill's Pet Nutrition Partner — Part of the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love® Program, providing science-led nutrition for shelter animals.
  • IncrediBullStella Partner — Will collaborate to integrate educational programs for children about animal welfare.
  • Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) Partner — United with to stop the spread of Distemper in the Valley.
  • Marjorie E Chapman Memorial Fund Funder — Donor and supporter.
  • Max & Neo Funder — Donor and supporter.
  • National Charity League Partner — Receives volunteers from this organization.
  • One Love Arizona Partner — Partnered to bring spay/neuter clinics to underserved pet owners and for the Paws for Redemption program.
  • PACC911 Partner — Partners to create a bridge between rescue and adoption, with PACC911 providing financial support for medical needs and hosting adoption events.
  • Recovery Empowerment Network (REN) Partner — Receives volunteers from this organization.
  • Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services Partner — Receives volunteers from this organization.
  • Shelter Dog Coffee Funder — Donor and supporter.
  • Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities Partner — Receives volunteers from this organization.
  • The Arizona Pet Project Partner — Joined forces to provide lifesaving services for pets of vulnerable populations.
  • The Kitten College Partner — Collaborates to enhance its ability to save neonate kittens through expert training and support.
  • Virginia B and David R Jontes Foundation Funder — Donor and supporter.
  • Virginia “Ginny” Jontes Partner — Founder of Heidi's Village
  • WEDCO Employment & Vocational Services Partner — Receives volunteers from this organization.