Applying for Support

1. Applying for Support

2. PETCO Foundation History • PETCO founded in 1965 • Foundation created in 1999 • Paul Jolly appointed as Director in 2000 • To date have raised and donated over $55 million • Distributed to over 6200 animal welfare groups

3. Mission Statement Our mission is to raise the quality of life for pets and people who love and need them.

4. We accomplish this by: • Creating responsible pet owners • Reducing the number of animals euthanized • Rescuing animals in crisis • Rehabilitating behavioral issues in pets

5. PETCO Foundation’s 4 Rs • Reduce • Rescue • Rehabilitate • Rejoice

6. Applications for Support

8. On Line Process • www.petcofoundation.org • Click on “Applications for Support” • Follow the instructions that take you to the proper link • Create a New Account or enter in your previously acquired Account information and password

10. Password • You will be asked to select a password • This password will be tied to your email address. • Don’t forget it as this is how you will access your account for the future.

13. Types of Grants Available • 4 “R” s Project Support • Adoption • Spay/Neuter-TNR • Event Sponsorships • Product Donations • Disaster • Stationary Adoptions • General Support • We Are Family Too • Food Banks • Foster Programs • Vet Assistance • Capital Campaigns

14. Letter of Inquiry • Project Name • Amount Requested • Geographic Area Served • Type of Project • Mission Statement • Charitable Partner Status • Receive email with decision to move forward or not

15. Basic Information Required • W-9 • 501(c)(3) tax determination letter • Organizations Not Currently Exempt but have filed Form 1023 • Government/Municipal Agencies

16. Successful Applications • Readable • Complete-answer all pertinent questions • Explain completely about what you are asking • Justify what you are asking • Recommendations from others, especially PETCO store people • Help lots of animals • Project oriented • Be prepared to report progress

17. After You Apply for Support • Be patient • You can check progress with password • Letter of Inquiry decided within a week • 8-12 weeks for us to review and consider applications once submitted • All Applications for Support are decided upon and notified • It does not hurry us up to call all the time • Remember, you can check progress yourself

18. Application for Support General Information • There are no deadlines • You may apply as often as you wish • Ask for what you need, justify for what you ask, and realize that larger grants are the result of funds being available and a mutual relationship being built over time. • We cannot fund salaries • We no longer fund horse rescues or wildlife organizations

19. General Information (cont.) • First you submit a Letter of Inquiry that just gives basic information about your request. • You must be a Charitable Partner or submit the correct paperwork to proceed. • Only after LOI is approved may you submit an Application.

20. PETCO Foundation Other Opportunities

21. Fundraisers • Tree of Hope • Spring A Pet • Operation Alteration • Breeds In Need • Special Disaster Fundraisers

22. Event Sponsorships • Allow at least 8 weeks • Be specific about what you are asking • Provide several opportunities to choose from • Offer exposure expectations • Apply for sponsorship on-line (4Rs Project Support)

23. Product Donations • Be specific, provide sku, quantity and PETCO store • Be prepared to pick it up all at once • Only products sold in PETCO stores may be donated • No collars and leads • Apply on-line only

24. Adoptions • Must already be a Charitable Partner • Complete an Adoption Partner Application/Agreement with the PETCO store manager • Encourage store staff to promote adoption events • Report all completed adoptions to store staff. • Mobile or Stationary • Think Adoption First Gift

25. Contacts • Paul Jolly • paulj@petco.com • 626-287-0952

26. Contacts • Susan Rosenberg • susanr@petco.com • 858-453-7845 x3348 • Beth Mars • bethma@petco.com • 619-977-5255

32. 4Rs Project Support