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HART
MESA, AZ · EIN 800726587 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.hart-az.org
revenue
$71K
expenses
$62K
net assets
$225
employees
—
mission · from form 990

ANIMAL SHELTER AND RESCUE

profile · synthesized from sources

H.A.R.T. (Homeless Animals Rescue Team) is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of free-roaming and homeless cats in Arizona. The organization promotes humane treatment, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, and responsible pet ownership. It provides educational resources on cat care, behavior, and population control, and supports community efforts to manage feral cat colonies humanely.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Colony Care and Monitoring
Supports caretakers who feed, monitor, and maintain free-roaming cat colonies, ensuring new cats are trapped and sterilized
Feral Kitten Socialization
Guides community members in taming and socializing feral kittens under 8 weeks old for adoption into indoor homes
Public Education and Outreach
Provides resources on responsible cat ownership, including spay/neuter, indoor living, kitten care, and humane alternatives to declawing
Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR)
Humanely traps free-roaming cats, provides spay/neuter surgery and vaccinations, performs ear-tipping for identification, and returns cats to their original environment
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Community Cat TNR & Colony Care 6 activities
    • Feral Cat Care
      Provides ongoing care for feral cats living outdoors.
    • Feral and Community Cat Management
      Conducts Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) programs for feral and abandoned cats, and provides care for feral cats living outdoors. The organization also educates the public and HOAs on cat management through TNR.
    • Feral and Community Cat Management
      Conducts Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) programs for feral and abandoned cats, and provides care for feral cats living outdoors. The organization also educates the public and HOAs on cat management and legal protections for free-roaming cats.
    • Public Education on Cat Management
      Educates the public about cat management, including Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) programs and legal protections for feral cats, through educational flyers and printable materials for community meetings.
    • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program
      Conducts Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) for feral and abandoned cats, providing spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, parasite treatment, microchipping, and testing for feline leukemia and immunodeficiency virus.
    • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program
      Conducts Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) for feral and abandoned cats, including providing educational materials and assistance for community cat management programs.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 3 activities
    • Support for Animal Rescue Groups
      Assists local animal rescue groups with adoptions, fostering, administrative duties, and provides vet-tech knowledge.
    • Support for Local Animal Rescue Groups
      Assists local animal rescue groups with various tasks including adoptions, fostering, administrative duties, and providing vet-tech knowledge.
    • Support for Local Animal Rescue Groups
      Assists local animal rescue groups with adoptions, fostering, administrative duties, and provides vet-tech knowledge.
  • Comprehensive Feline Medical Care 2 activities
    • Cat Rescue and Adoption Services
      Rescues homeless cats, provides comprehensive veterinary care including testing, spay/neuter, vaccinations, parasite treatment, and microchipping, and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes. This includes kittens, bonded pairs, adult, and senior cats.
    • Cat Rescue and Adoption Services
      Rescues homeless cats, provides comprehensive veterinary care including testing, spay/neuter, vaccinations, parasite treatment, microchipping, and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes.
  • Dog Foster Care & Adoption 1 activity
    • Cat Adoption Services
      Rescues homeless cats, provides necessary medical care including dental work, and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes, offering kittens, bonded pairs, adult, and senior cats.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Cat Rescue and Adoption Services
      Rescues homeless cats, including kittens, bonded pairs, adults, and seniors, from the street and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes. This includes providing necessary veterinary care such as testing for feline leukemia and FIV, spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, parasite treatment, and microchipping prior to adoption.
    • Veterinary Care for Foster Cats
      Provides comprehensive veterinary care for foster cats, including dental care, full-mouth dental extractions, and medical treatment for conditions like stomatitis.
    • Veterinary Care for Foster Cats
      Provides specialized veterinary care for foster cats, including dental procedures such as full-mouth extractions and treatment for conditions like stomatitis.
    • Veterinary Care for Foster Cats
      Provides medical and dental care for foster cats, including full-mouth dental extractions and treatment for conditions like stomatitis.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$71K
Contributions & grants$71K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$62K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$225
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$225
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • ADL AZ Partner — Provides referral resources and FAQs for outdoor cats through a linked TNR program.
  • Ahimsa Essentials Partner — Founded by Eric and Jacey of HART to provide vegan, cruelty-free products
  • Alley Cat Allies Partner — Hosts educational resources on Trap, Neuter & Return (TNR) for feral cats, linked as a reference.
  • Altered Tails Partner — Refers individuals to Altered Tails for assistance with feral or stray cats they cannot catch.
  • Amazon Smile Partner — Suggests purchasing pet supplies from them and selecting H.A.R.T. as the charity.
  • American Veterinary Medical Association Partner — References the AVMA's endorsement of "Early Age Neutering" to support its advocacy for early spaying and neutering.
  • Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) Partner — References AVAR's position on declawing cats to support its advocacy against the practice.
  • Bark Avenue Animal Hospital Partner — Provides veterinary services for HART's personal pets and foster cats
  • Green New American Vegetarian Restaurant Partner — Hosts HART's annual fundraising events at its Tempe location
  • Hauspanther Partner — Kate Benjamin, associated with Hauspanther, supports HART through her expertise in cat-related design and lifestyle
  • Humane Society Partner — Surrender option for cats and kittens when other rescue groups are at capacity; ensures animals receive spay/neuter and adoption opportunities.
  • Maureen Herrera Partner — Provides grief coaching services, including pet loss recovery, to support HART's community
  • Paw Placement Rescue Partner — Partner organization through which some cats were adopted.
  • Perfect Pooch Pet Training Partner — Provides dog behavior rehabilitation and rattlesnake avoidance training services
  • Phoenix Accident and Injury Law Firm Partner — Sponsors monthly contests to support and give back to the rescue community, including HART
  • Phx Cat Cafe Partner — Features adoptable cats from HART as a partner rescue organization
  • Ryan's Pet Supply Partner — Suggests purchasing pet supplies like exercise pens and mesh tops from them.
  • Saving One Life Partner — Partner organization through which some cats were adopted.
  • The Spay Neuter Hotline Partner — Refers individuals to The Spay Neuter Hotline for assistance with feral or stray cats they cannot catch.