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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Petsmart Charities Inc

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D122
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

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 where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 83%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and 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, 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 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

Petsmart 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Aimee G••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

PetSmart donates $2.8 million to American Red Cross to support family pets during crisis - Yahoo
Jun 2026
www.yahoo.com
PetSmart Charities Renews Partnership with American Red Cross to Help Families and Pets Facing Emergencies - PR Newswire
Jun 2026
www.prnewswire.com
MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA AND PETSMART CHARITIES REACH NEW MILESTONE: 20 MILLION PET MEALS DELIVERED TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS
Jun 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Berkshire Humane Society receives grant from PetSmart Charities - WNYT.com
May 2026
wnyt.com
Underdog Pet Rescue and Vet Services receives another grant from PetSmart Charities - WMTV 15 NEWS
May 2026
www.wmtv15news.com
PetSmart Charities Advances National Effort to Expand Access to Veterinary Care, Building Momentum on $100 Million Commi
May 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Patrick Bell Named Director of Pet Placement Initiatives at PetSmart Charities - PR Newswire
Mar 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin receives $40,000 grant from PetSmart charities - Channel 3000
Mar 2026
www.channel3000.com
Lexington Humane Society and PetSmart Charities open a new Everyday Adoption Center for local pets - LEX18
Mar 2026
www.lex18.com
PetSmart Charities donates $25K to Sullivan Co. animal shelter - WJHL
Mar 2026
www.wjhl.com
Form filed
$68.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$61.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$64.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$73.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$62.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 71 officers on file
  • 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 · 1994
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No 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