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Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Feeding Pets of the Homeless® believes in the healing power of companion pets and of the human/animal bond which is very important in the lives of many homeless. …

Animal Welfare Carson City, NV EIN: 263010540 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Feeding Pets of the Homeless® believes in the healing power of companion pets and of the human/animal bond which is very important in the lives of many homeless. They find solace, protection and companionship through their pets. They care for their pets on limited resources so they themselves have less. Our task, nationwide, is to feed and provide basic emergency veterinary care to their pets and thus relieve the anguish and anxiety of the unhoused who cannot provide for their pets. Our actions will include the following: 1. Promote to veterinarians and pet related businesses the importance of joining the program as a collection site 2. Campaign to food distributing organizations the importance of distributing pet food to the less …

Founded
Headquarters
Carson City, NV
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
2 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

Mission

Feeding Pets of the Homeless® believes in the healing power of companion pets and of the human/animal bond which is very important in the lives of many homeless. They find solace, protection and companionship through their pets. They care for their pets on limited resources so they themselves have less. Our task, nationwide, is to feed and provide basic emergency veterinary care to their pets and thus relieve the anguish and anxiety of the unhoused who cannot provide for their pets. Our actions will include the following: 1. Promote to veterinarians and pet related businesses the importance of joining the program as a collection site 2. Campaign to food distributing organizations the importance of distributing pet food to the less fortunate 3. Speak out on the issue of pets of homeless and the disadvantaged 4. Provide funding to licensed veterinarians and other nonprofit organizations that meet our objective to administer veterinary care to pets of the homeless 5. Provide pet sleeping crates to homeless and domestic violence shelters

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Operating countries (2)
Canada United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.76
Program$0.76
76% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Feeding Pets of the Homeless has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Feeding Pets of the Homeless is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Carson City, NV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 263010540. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 263010540. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless is located in Carson City, NV, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 710 W. Washington St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Feeding Pets of the Homeless has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Feeding Pets of the Homeless. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Feeding Pets of the Homeless holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless® believes in the healing power of companion pets and of the human/animal bond which is very important in the lives of many homeless. They find solace, protection and companionship through their pets. They care for their pets on limited resources so they themselves have less. Our task, nationwide, is to feed and provide basic emergency veterinary care to their pets and thus relieve the anguish and anxiety of the unhoused who cannot provide for their pets. Our actions will include the following: 1. Promote to veterinarians and pet related businesses the importance of joining the program as a collection site 2. Campaign to food distributing... Feeding Pets of the Homeless is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Feeding Pets of the Homeless are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Feeding Pets of the Homeless is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 263010540, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
76% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

GE
Genevieve F••••••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Feeding Pets of the Homeless Launches Online Application System for Emergency Veterinary Care - The National Law Review
Jan 2026
natlawreview.com
Feeding Pets of the Homeless nonprofit expands with Valley donation sites - Yahoo
Nov 2025
www.yahoo.com
Feeding Pets of the Homeless invites community to open house during ‘Give a Dog a Bone’ week - KOLO | 8 News Now
Aug 2025
www.kolotv.com
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Celebrates Historic Milestone with Sierra Veterinary Hospital in Carson City - Carson Now
May 2024
www.carsonnow.org
Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Carson City-based national nonprofit Feeding Pets of the Homeless receives $5K grant from PetSmart Charities - Carson No
May 2021
www.carsonnow.org
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2019
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2018
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 45 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Feeding Pets of the Homeless

What is Feeding Pets of the Homeless?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Carson City, United States. Feeding Pets of the Homeless® believes in the healing power of companion pets and of the human/animal bond which is very important in the lives of many homeless. They find solace, protection and companionship through their pets. They care for their pets on limited resources so they themselves have less. Our task, nationwide, is to feed and provide basic emergency veterinary care to their pets and thus relieve the anguish and anxiety of the unhoused who cannot provide for their pets. Our actions will include the following: 1. Promote to veterinarians and pet related businesses the importance of joining the program as a collection site 2. Campaign to food distributing organizations the importance of distributing pet food to the less fortunate 3. Speak out on the issue of pets of homeless and the disadvantaged 4. Provide funding to licensed veterinarians and other nonprofit organizations that meet our objective to administer veterinary care to pets of the homeless 5. Provide pet sleeping crates to homeless and domestic violence shelters
When was Feeding Pets of the Homeless founded?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless was founded in 2008.
Who leads Feeding Pets of the Homeless?
Genevieve Frederick serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Feeding Pets of the Homeless located?
Headquartered in Carson City, NV, United States. The charity operates in 2 countries.
What is Feeding Pets of the Homeless's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is Feeding Pets of the Homeless trustworthy?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Feeding Pets of the Homeless's registration number?
IRS EIN: 263010540.
What is Feeding Pets of the Homeless's website?
http://www.petsofthehomeless.org