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. …
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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 …
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyFeeding 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FEEDING PETS OF THE HOMELESS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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Feeding Pets of the Homeless Launches Online Application System for Emergency Veterinary Care - The National Law Review
Feeding Pets of the Homeless nonprofit expands with Valley donation sites - Yahoo
Feeding Pets of the Homeless invites community to open house during ‘Give a Dog a Bone’ week - KOLO | 8 News Now
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Celebrates Historic Milestone with Sierra Veterinary Hospital in Carson City - Carson Now
Carson City-based national nonprofit Feeding Pets of the Homeless receives $5K grant from PetSmart Charities - Carson Now
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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
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 45 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo 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