Feeding Pets of the Homeless is a national animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Carson City, Nevada. Founded in 2008, the organization is the first and leading national animal organization focused on feeding and providing emergency care to pets of homeless people. The organization employs 9 people and maintains an active presence across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+14.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-13.5% YoY
Grant Count
46
-9.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-4.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission centers on providing free pet food, supplies, emergency veterinary care, and wellness clinics to companion animals belonging to people experiencing homelessness across the nation. The organization recognizes that companion animals are often the only support, comfort, protection, and warmth that a person experiencing homelessness may have.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless operates five essential programs designed to meet the unique needs of homeless pet owners. The primary program focuses on collecting pet food donations from community members and distributing them to those in need. The organization also works to keep pets and their guardians together during times of crisis by addressing one of the most common barriers to care: access to veterinary services.
Grantmaking
Feeding Pets of the Homeless has received significant grant support from multiple foundations:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves a national scope, providing assistance to companion animals of homeless populations across the United States. Geographic areas mentioned in grant activities include California, Nevada, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Annual Revenue: $4,656,413
- Total Assets: $2,377,656
- Total Giving: $2,098,162
- Staff: 9 employees (representing 31.2% year-over-year growth of 5 people)
- Total Funding Received: $56,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,377,656 | $2,076,805 | $2,144,008 |
| Revenue | $4,051,194 | $3,826,342 | $2,615,185 |
| Expenses | $3,752,362 | $3,901,037 | $3,613,424 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,854 | $14,002 | $-56,136 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Miscellaneous Cash Grants 5000 ($512,321), Ark Animal Hospital - Los Angeles ($63,797), B Street Veterinary Hospital ($52,018).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MISCELLANEOUS CASH GRANTS 5000 | WELLNESS CLINICS | $11,730 |
| MISCELLANEOUS CASH GRANTS 5000 | VET CARE | $512,321 |
| 4 PAWS ANIMAL HOSPITAL BAKERSFIELD, CA | VET CARE | $12,505 |
| 911 VET CARE LANCASTER, CA | VET CARE | $7,385 |
| ALL AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS, NV | VET CARE | $5,646 |
| ABBEY VETERINARY HOSPITAL ANTIOCH, CA | VET CARE | $8,296 |
| ABBY PET HOSPITAL FRESNO, CA | VET CARE | $26,574 |
| ABC VETERINARY HOSPITAL - CONCORD CONCORD, CA | VET CARE | $5,827 |
| ADOBE ANIMAL HOSIPTIAL - YUBA CITY YUBA CITY, CA | VET CARE | $5,827 |
| AMBASSADOR DOG AND CAT HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CA | VET CARE | $13,139 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Genevieve Frederick - Founder and President
Frederick's motivation to start Feeding Pets of the Homeless emerged during a visit to New York City when she saw a homeless man with his dog. She founded the organization in 2008 with the understanding that companion animals provide critical emotional and practical support to people experiencing homelessness.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENEVIEVE FREDERICK | FOUNDER/PRESIDENT | 30 | — |
| RENEE LOWRY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | — |
| LAURA BROWN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | — |
| MICHAEL CROSSLEY CPA | TREASURER (RESIGNED 11/2024) | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER RUST | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GARY L AILES DVM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID J KOWALEK BVMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARRETT LEPIRE | TREASURER (11/24) | 1 | — |
| SKYLAR YOUNG ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOMINIC COSTARELLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In the fourth quarter of the year, Feeding Pets of the Homeless secured $90,000 in grants from three foundations—the Mental Insight Foundation, the Doris Day Animal Foundation, and the Hoveida Family Foundation—to provide financial assistance toward fulfilling their mission of helping pet owners experiencing homelessness.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Secures $90,000 in Grants To Help Pets in NeedThe organization received a grant from the Carol Moss Foundation to support its Emergency Veterinary Care Fund and Veterans Pet Support Program, reflecting the foundation's commitment to animal welfare, health care improvements, veterans services, and community-based programs that deliver measurable impact.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Receives Grant to Support Emergency VeterinaryContact Information
- Address: 710 W. Washington St., Carson City, Nevada 89703
- Phone: (775) 841-7463
- Email: info@petsofthehomeless.org
- Website: petsofthehomeless.org
- EIN: 26-3010540
- LinkedIn Followers: 6,461 (with 11.8% yearly growth)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Feeding Pets of the Homeless fund?
The organization's mission centers on providing free pet food, supplies, emergency veterinary care, and wellness clinics to companion animals belonging to people experiencing homelessness across the nation. The organization recognizes that companion animals are often the only support, comfort, protection, and warmth that a person experiencing homelessness may have. Feeding Pets of the Homeless operates five essential programs designed to meet the unique needs of homeless pet owners. The primary…
How do I apply for a grant from Feeding Pets of the Homeless?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless has received significant grant support from multiple foundations: **Recent Grants Received:** • Carol Moss Foundation: Grant to support Emergency Veterinary Care Fund and Veterans Pet Support Program (December 2024) • Doris Day Animal Foundation: $30,000 (December 2024) • Mental Insight Foundation: Grant as part of $90,000 total received in the fourth quarter • Hoveida Family Foundation: Grant as part of $90,000 total received in the fourth quarter • Disabled Americ…
Where does Feeding Pets of the Homeless make grants?
The organization serves a national scope, providing assistance to companion animals of homeless populations across the United States. Geographic areas mentioned in grant activities include California, Nevada, and Washington.
What size grants does Feeding Pets of the Homeless award?
In 2024, Feeding Pets of the Homeless awarded 46 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Feeding Pets of the Homeless's EIN?
Feeding Pets of the Homeless's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3010540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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