Petsmart Charities Inc
Petsmart charities, inc. (pci) is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that envisions a world where communities unite in support of pets together with their families. Founded in 1994, …
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PetSmart Charities is a nonprofit organization supporting pets and those who love them. Over 90 cents of every dollar supports change-making organizations in communities near you.
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Mission
Petsmart charities, inc. (pci) is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that envisions a world where communities unite in support of pets together with their families. Founded in 1994, the organization's mission is to make the world a better place by investing in community partners that advocate and care for the well-being of pets and all who love them. Petsmart charities grants more money to directly help pets in need than any other animal welfare group in north america.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Petsmart Charities Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable charities. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologyPetsmart Charities Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 931140967. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $69M in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Petsmart Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 931140967. 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.
Petsmart Charities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% 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.
Petsmart Charities Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Petsmart Charities Inc has $69M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% 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.
Petsmart Charities Inc 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 major organization. It has $69M in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Petsmart Charities Inc. 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, Petsmart Charities Inc 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
PetSmart Charities is a nonprofit organization supporting pets and those who love them. Over 90 cents of every dollar supports change-making organizations in communities near you. Petsmart Charities Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $69M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Petsmart Charities Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Petsmart Charities Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 931140967, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
PETSMART CHARITIES INC 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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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
PetSmart donates $2.8 million to American Red Cross to support family pets during crisis - Yahoo
PetSmart Charities Renews Partnership with American Red Cross to Help Families and Pets Facing Emergencies - PR Newswire
MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA AND PETSMART CHARITIES REACH NEW MILESTONE: 20 MILLION PET MEALS DELIVERED TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND THEIR PETS - PR Newswire
Berkshire Humane Society receives grant from PetSmart Charities - WNYT.com
Underdog Pet Rescue and Vet Services receives another grant from PetSmart Charities - WMTV 15 NEWS
PetSmart Charities Advances National Effort to Expand Access to Veterinary Care, Building Momentum on $100 Million Commitment - PR Newswire
Patrick Bell Named Director of Pet Placement Initiatives at PetSmart Charities - PR Newswire
Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin receives $40,000 grant from PetSmart charities - Channel 3000
Lexington Humane Society and PetSmart Charities open a new Everyday Adoption Center for local pets - LEX18
PetSmart Charities donates $25K to Sullivan Co. animal shelter - WJHL
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 71 officers on file
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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 · 1994
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Petsmart Charities Inc
- What is Petsmart Charities Inc?
- Petsmart Charities Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Phoenix, United States. PetSmart Charities is a nonprofit organization supporting pets and those who love them. Over 90 cents of every dollar supports change-making organizations in communities near you.
- When was Petsmart Charities Inc founded?
- Petsmart Charities Inc was founded in 1994.
- Who leads Petsmart Charities Inc?
- Aimee Gilbreath serves as President.
- Where is Petsmart Charities Inc located?
- Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, United States.
- What is Petsmart Charities Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Petsmart Charities Inc trustworthy?
- Petsmart Charities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Petsmart Charities Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 931140967.
- What is Petsmart Charities Inc's website?
- http://www.petsmartcharities.org