The Pet Compassion Centers
The Pet Compassion Centers is a Memphis, Tennessee-based public charity that supports underserved communities and municipal animal shelters in the Mid-South with pet resources and affordable veterinary care. It works through shelters and referral partners rather than serving the general public directly.
The Pet Compassion Centers at a glance
In short: The Pet Compassion Centers gave $330K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $330,086
- -81.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $33,009
- Median grant
- $27,572
- Total assets
- $505,305
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Pet Compassion Centers
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 25034, Memphis, TN 38125
Phone: (901) 207-8883
Website: https://thepetcompassioncenters.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pet Compassion Centers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trio Community Meals ($105K). Together the top 10 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says it supports shelters in Shelby, Tipton, Lauderdale, Haywood, Dyer, Crittenden, DeSoto, Tunica, Tate, and Marshall counties in the Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi tri-state area. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in Tennessee (47% of grant dollars), Mississippi (45%), and Arkansas (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2024) to $1.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $330K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trio Community Meals Batesville, MS | Meals on Wheels Distribution | $105,000 |
| Tails of Hopegemini Transport Covington, TN | Meals on Wheels Distribution | $30,285 |
| Mifa Memphis, TN | Meals on Wheels Distribution | $28,603 |
| Memphis Animal Services Memphis, TN | Municipal Pet Food Pantry | $28,555 |
| West Memphis Animal Shelter West Memphis, AR | Animal Cruelty Case | $28,413 |
| Tipton County Animal Shelter Brighton, TN | Municipal Pet Food Pantry | $26,730 |
| Horn Lake Animal Services Horn Lake, MS | Municipal Pet Food Pantry | $22,500 |
| Munford Spay & Neuter Clinic Munford, TN | Parasitic Treatments | $20,000 |
| Haywood County Animal Shelter Brownsville, TN | Parasitic Treatments | $20,000 |
| West Point Clay County Animal West Point, MS | Parasitic Treatments | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $505,305 | $1,580,939 | $1,493,910 | $330,086 | 10 |
| 2023 | $411,995 | $2,115,755 | $2,142,192 | $1,732,924 | Total only |
| 2022 | $46,530 | $258,399 | $395,137 | — | — |
| 2021 | $395,781 | $370,937 | $355,111 | — | — |
| 2020 | $64,904 | $188,559 | $202,841 | — | — |
| 2019 | $7,987 | $220,912 | $161,644 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization says its mission is to “serve both sides of the leash” by offering affordable veterinary care. Its website also describes a purpose of expanding education and compassion, eliminating animal abuse, and strengthening the human-pet bond. It aims to help municipal shelters provide pet food to underserved residents, support people who may have difficulty keeping companion animals, and reduce shelter intake.
The organization’s website says it supports shelters with pet food and supplies, surgical services, and placement options for non-adoptable cats. It also describes education and shelter-medicine support, including work with Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine on best-practice protocols. In 2024, the organization reported partnering with other nonprofits to distribute pet food and supplies to municipal shelters and others needing assistance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $330,086. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $105,000, with a median of $27,572.
The largest reported grants were $105,000 to Trio Community Meals for Meals on Wheels distribution; $30,285 to Tails of HopeGemini Transport for Meals on Wheels distribution; $28,603 to MIFA for Meals on Wheels distribution; $28,555 to Memphis Animal Services for a municipal pet food pantry; and $28,413 to West Memphis Animal Shelter for an animal cruelty case. Other reported grants included $26,730 to Tipton County Animal Shelter and $22,500 to Horn Lake Animal Services for municipal pet food pantries, and $20,000 each to Munford Spay & Neuter Clinic, Haywood County Animal Shelter, and West Point Clay County Animal for parasitic treatments.
The website says it takes referrals only from shelters in its program and private veterinary partners. It does not provide a general grant application process or deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cindy Dewey as president, Jan Allen as vice president, and Lydle Simpson as treasurer.
The Pet Compassion Centers is led by Cindy Dewey, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cindy Dewey
President
Director & President → Presidentdirector, 2021
Presidentdirector → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Allen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lydle Simpson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Pet Compassion Centers
How much does The Pet Compassion Centers give each year?
The Pet Compassion Centers gave $330K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $1.7M in grants paid.
What is The Pet Compassion Centers's typical grant size?
The Pet Compassion Centers's median grant in 2024 was $27,572, and its average grant was $33,009, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Pet Compassion Centers give grants?
The Pet Compassion Centers's top state is Tennessee, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Mississippi (45%) and Arkansas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does The Pet Compassion Centers give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Pet Compassion Centers's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Meals on Wheels Distribution" (3 grants), "Municipal Pet Food Pantry" (3 grants) and "Parasitic Treatments" (3 grants).
Who are The Pet Compassion Centers's largest grantees?
The Pet Compassion Centers's largest 2024 grantees include Trio Community Meals ($105,000), Tails of Hopegemini Transport ($30,285) and Mifa ($28,603), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pet Compassion Centers?
The Pet Compassion Centers reported $505K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does The Pet Compassion Centers fund?
The organization says its mission is to “serve both sides of the leash” by offering affordable veterinary care. Its website also describes a purpose of expanding education and compassion, eliminating animal abuse, and strengthening the human-pet bond. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pet Compassion Centers?
The Pet Compassion Centers has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thepetcompassioncenters.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Pet Compassion Centers's EIN?
The Pet Compassion Centers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3972342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
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