Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless
Feeding Pets of the Homeless is a public charity based in Carson City, Nevada, formed in 2008. It describes itself as a national nonprofit focused on providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to pets belonging to people experiencing homelessness. Its programs also include wellness clinics and pet crates.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless at a glance
In short: Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless gave $2.2M across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), top state Indiana. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,223,888
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,606
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,314
- Total assets
- $2,812,689
- +18.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (16 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless
- Contact
Mailing address: 710 W Washington Street, Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: (775) 841-7463
Website: https://petsofthehomeless.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fort Wayne Food Pantry ($759K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 220 grants of 240 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as nationwide. Its 2025 filing reported emergency veterinary care payments to 465 hospitals in 39 states. Its 2025 grants included recipients in Indiana, California, Nevada, and Florida, among other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 50 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $59K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $594K (2019) to $2.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Food Pantry Fort Wayne, IN | Pet Food | $759,051 |
| Miscellaneous Cash Grants 5000 | Vet Care | $586,127 |
| Humane Society of North Central Florida Gainesville, FL | Pet Food | $79,874 |
| Miscellaneous Non-Cash Grants 5000 | Pet Food & Crates | $64,750 |
| B Street Veterinary Hospital San Diego, CA | Vet Care | $52,420 |
| Ark Veterinary Care San Jose, CA | Vet Care | $45,392 |
| Fish of Carson City Carson City, NV | Pet Food | $43,394 |
| Care for Animals Inc Little Rock, AR | Pet Food | $38,354 |
| SPCA SF - Alabama St San Francisco, CA | Vet Care | $31,603 |
| Friends in Tents & Community Outreach Akron, OH | Pet Food | $29,856 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,812,689 | $4,503,392 | $4,043,954 | $2,223,888 | 51 | $32,032 |
| 2024 | $2,377,656 | $4,051,194 | $3,752,362 | $2,098,162 | 58 | $14,854 |
| 2023 | $2,076,805 | $3,826,342 | $3,901,037 | $2,232,569 | 58 | $14,002 |
| 2022 | $2,144,008 | $2,615,185 | $3,613,424 | $1,482,623 | 50 | $-56,136 |
| 2021 | $2,604,682 | $3,783,539 | $2,123,074 | $914,246 | 23 | $22,924 |
| 2020 | $877,873 | $1,867,499 | $1,550,677 | $598,782 | 21 | $4,049 |
| 2019 | $485,510 | $1,270,747 | $1,254,027 | $594,216 | 25 | $4,616 |
| 2018 | $336,953 | $1,406,194 | $1,426,323 | $933,027 | 30 | $4,409 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support the human-animal bond by feeding pets and providing basic emergency veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness, helping relieve the distress of guardians who cannot provide for their pets.
Its programs include distributing pet food and supplies through nonprofit organizations, primarily food banks; shipping sleeping crates directly to nonprofit homeless and domestic-violence shelters; sponsoring wellness clinics; and arranging emergency veterinary care. In 2025, it reported distributing 303,106 pounds of pet food and supplies. Its emergency-care program paid veterinary invoices for treatment, while its wellness clinics offered basic exams and vaccinations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 51 grants totaling $2,223,888. Grants ranged from $5,127 to $759,051, with a median of $10,314. Listed purposes included pet food, veterinary care, and pet food and crates.
Among the largest listed awards were $759,051 to Fort Wayne Food Pantry for pet food; $79,874 to Humane Society of North Central Florida for pet food; $52,420 to B Street Veterinary Hospital for veterinary care; $45,392 to Ark Veterinary Care for veterinary care; and $43,394 to Fish of Carson City for pet food. The filing also listed $586,127 in miscellaneous cash grants for veterinary care and $64,750 in miscellaneous non-cash grants for pet food and crates.
The organization’s website describes an emergency veterinary care application for individual pet owners who meet its eligibility requirements. Applicants must provide information for an agency verifying their living situation, complete an application, own and actively care for the pet, and have their living situation verified by an eligible professional or organization. Applications are reviewed in the order received; incomplete applications cannot be processed. Services may be denied based on eligibility, program guidelines, or funding limitations. The program does not pay outstanding balances or reimburse for treatment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Genevieve Frederick as Founder/President; Renee Lowry as Chief Financial Officer; Laura Brown as Executive Director; Garrett Lepire as Treasurer; and Jennifer Rust as Secretary. Directors listed are Gary L. Ailes, DVM; David J. Kowalek, BVMS; Skylar Young, Esq.; Dominic Costarella; and Tony Luchetti, DVM.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless is led by Genevieve Frederick, Founder & President since 2020 (on filings since 2018); 3 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Genevieve Frederick
Founder & President
President → Founder & President, 2020
On filings since 2018
30 hrs/week
$29K (2018) → $51K (2025)
Laura Brown
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$43K (2022) → $80K (2025)
Skylar Jd Young
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2022
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Kowalek Bvms
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary L. Ailes Dvm
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominic Costarella
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Luchetti Dvm
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Lowry
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Director → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2018
35 hrs/week
$54K (2018) → $77K (2025)
Jennifer Rust
Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Lepire
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Michael Crossley CPA (2018–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Martin R. Jones CPA (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Gary Ailes (2018–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Michael Pulver (2018–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: David Kowalek (2019–2021) — Board of Directors
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $80K, to Laura Brown (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless
How much does Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless give each year?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless gave $2.2M across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 58 grants.
What is Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless's typical grant size?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless's median grant in 2025 was $10,314, and its average grant was $43,606, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless that year got $14K on average.
Where does Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless give grants?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless's top state is Indiana, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Vet Care" (39 grants) and "Pet Food" (10 grants).
Who are Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless's largest grantees?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless's largest 2025 grantees include Fort Wayne Food Pantry ($759,051), Miscellaneous Cash Grants 5000 ($599,198 across 2 grants) and Humane Society of North Central Florida ($79,874), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What does Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support the human-animal bond by feeding pets and providing basic emergency veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness, helping relieve the distress of guardians who cannot provide for their pets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check petsofthehomeless.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless's EIN?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Aka Pets of the Homeless's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3010540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
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