2025-07-17T10:22:36-07:00 2024-12-31 522364416 DOUGLAS P KIENITZ CPA PC 4212 N TABOR ST MESA AZ 85215 990 2024-01-01 371589959 Lost Our Home Pet Foundation LOST 6024457390 2323 S Hardy Dr Tempe AZ 85282 Jodi Polanski Executive Director 2025-07-17 false true Douglas Kienitz P00880312 4808549915 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 2323 S Hardy Dr Tempe AZ 85282 2225713 false X www.lostourhome.org X 2009 AZ Our mission is to provide compassionate services to pets and people in crisis. 14 13 66 400 0 1121742 1093862 541704 549872 26084 40485 350165 430687 2039695 2114906 0 0 1241642 1410490 0 137794 1006447 1090859 2248089 2501349 -208394 -386443 4123588 3760269 88197 63770 4035391 3696499 Our mission is to provide compassionate services to pets and people in crisis. false false 1455718 Rescue to Adoption Program: Our Rescue to Adoption Program is the foundation of our mission. In 2024, we rescued 1,619 dogs and cats through public intake and transfers from overcrowded or high-risk rural shelters. Every animal received safe shelter, daily care, medical treatment, enrichment, and the opportunity to be adopted into a loving home. As a no-kill shelter, we are committed to giving every pet the time and care they need to heal and thrive. 499103 Temporary Care Program: Our Temporary Care Program is one of the first of its kind in the country-a trailblazing model that supports both people and pets during times of crisis. It provides up to 120 days of safe shelter for pets while their families navigate through domestic violence, homelessness, hospitalization, eviction, or financial hardship. By giving families peace of mind that their pets are safe, this program removes a major barrier to accessing critical services like shelters, hospitals, or recovery programs-allowing familes to stabilize, heal, and ultimately reunite.In 2024, we cared for 246 pets, delivering 20,091 days of safe shelter, along with veterinary care, nutritious food, daily enrichment, and light case management to support their people. 124776 Pet Food Bank Program: In hard times, something as basic as pet food can keep a family together. In 2024,we distributed 128,510 meals to feed 2,111 pets through our Pet Food Bank. This essential service helps families stay whole, reduces pet surrenders, and pevents avoidable heartbreak during financial crisis. 2079597 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 17 0 true 66 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 14 13 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X Organization 6024457390 2323 S Hardy Dr Tempe AZ 85282 Jodi Polanski Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 90319 0 0 Brenda Breit Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Lou Bessette Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mladen Milovic Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Judy Paul-Farguson Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gina Kilker Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jamie Nuzbach Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Colleen Quayle Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Wendy Rios Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Amy Schaefer Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Patrick Stoner Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Catherine Hoth Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jami Waggoner Chair 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bruce Andersen Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 90319 0 false false false 0 15828 1078034 257404 1093862 Adoption/Intake Fees 290912 290912 Shelter Operating Fees 258960 258960 549872 40485 40485 0 0 0 0 541494 110807 430687 0 0 0 2114906 549872 40485 0 0 0 0 90319 82190 3613 4516 0 1195736 1088120 47829 59787 0 14701 13378 588 735 109734 99854 4392 5488 0 0 0 0 0 0 45301 45301 0 71296 17824 9981 43491 0 0 0 1886 1886 0 0 9561 9561 0 160250 3205 157045 23533 17885 5648 Animal Medical and Supplies 325066 325066 In Kind Food and Supplies 257404 257404 Contract Services 109503 109503 Shelter Expense 47450 47450 39609 15832 23777 2501349 2079597 283958 137794 300728 97080 0 25152 30183 214326 130845 0 0 0 0 0 2987516 939499 2183971 2048017 755975 837870 0 0 0 643436 616274 4123588 3760269 88197 63770 88197 63770 X 3366803 3050042 668588 646457 4035391 3696499 4123588 3760269 -386443 47551 X false true X true false X 2054856 1117768 1437648 1121742 1093862 6825876 365168 558920 250345 541704 549872 2266009 0 0 0 2420024 1676688 1687993 1663446 1643734 9091885 0 0 9091885 13522 17151 19428 26084 40485 116670 0 13522 17151 19428 26084 40485 116670 0 0 2433546 1693839 1707421 1689530 1684219 9208555 0.98730 0.99140 0.01270 0.00850 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 150000 150000 2650984 827337 1823647 186532 112162 74370 2048017 Beneficial Interest in Lead Trust 616274 616274 2114906 2114906 2114906 2501349 2501349 2501349 false Holiday Brunch 541494 541494 110807 541494 541494 110807 110807 430687 X Pet Food/Suppli 1 257404 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Brenda Breit, Director and Jodi Polanski, Executive Director are family. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Treasurer of the Organization distributes a PDF copy of the Form 990 to all Board members for review and comment prior to the return being filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c At each Board and Committee meeting, if there is a discussion of selecting or engaging a vendor or service provider, all in attendance are asked to recuse themselves from the discussion if there could be a perceived conflict. Annually, the organization reviews and discusses the conflict of interest policy and requests that each Board member list and acknowledge any known conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board may hire and compensate individuals for necessary services rendered to the Organization so long as such compensation is reasonable. The Board shall determine reasonable compensation amounts based upon compensation paid by similarly situated nonprofits for like services. The Board may rely upon salary studies, as well as data regarding compensation paid by peer organizations of similar size to determine reasonable compensation. The terms of such compensation and information relied upon shall be recorded in writing. An individual who is a member of the Board who receives compensation, either directly or indirectly from the Organization for services, is precluded from participating in discussions or votes pertaining to their own compensation. Currently, all directors are volunteers. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Same process as CEO, Executive Director and top management. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization will provide in a timely manner, financial statements and governing documents, including its conflict of interest policies when requested in writing or in person. Lost Our Home Pet Rescue: 2024 Impact Narrative Beacause of our supporters, 4,255 pets were helped in 2024. Thousand of animals were rescued, sheltered, fed, reunited with their families, or place into loving homes. Just as importantly, thousands of people were able to access the support they needed-safety, healthcare, housing, recovery-without having to give up the pets they love. Together, we're not just saving animals. We're protecting families, expanding access to services, and building a more compassionate community.2024 Total Impact: 4,255 Pets Helped-1,619 rescued through public intake and transfers-282 helped through our First Respnder partnership-246 cared for through the Temporary Care Program-2,111 fed through the Pet Food ProgramDomestic Violence Support: Statistics show that 45% of women delay leaving abusive situations because they fear what could happen to their pets. Our Temporary Care Program ensures survivors don't have to choose between their safety and their animals. In additon to caring for the pets of survivors in crisis, we also helped build and provide support for the on-site pet shelter programs at both Sojourner Center and A New Leaf (Autumn House)-two of the Valley's leading domestic violence shelters. These partnerships ensure that families escaping abuse can keep their pets close and protected during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.First Responder Program: In partnership with the City of Tempe, our First Responder Program allows officers to bring pets directly to our shelter 24/7 when an owner is arrested, hospitalized, evicted, or otherwise unable to care for them. In 2024, 282 pets were placed into immediate safety through this program. Thanks to our supporters, first responders have a reliable, compassionate option for animals caught in moments of crisis.