Petco Foundation

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Location: 654 Richland Hills Dr, San Antonio, 78245 TX

EIN: 33-0845930

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Top descriptors for this funder

6Friendly6Positive leader in the field6Responsive5"Gets" nonprofits and issues5Builds relationships3Insightful3Likes site visits3Openminded2Gives more than money2Risk taker1Bureaucratic1Culturally incompetent

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Petco Foundation

Feb 28, 2022

Grant Applicant - applied in 2021

Petco has a high emphasis on grantees promoting them. Your grant award is directly proportional to how many times you use their hashtags on social media and how many adoptions you do in Petco stores each year. Overall, their model of providing unrestricted funding is great for the grantee, just be aware that you will have to work for your funding by doing in-store adoptions and mentioning them on social media frequently.

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Positive leader in the field, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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Feb 06, 2020

Reviewer 8047 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

You must participate in adoptions with Petco to be eligible for funding. You must also promote them to adopters.

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Inadvertently exerts negative influence in the field, Doesn't "get" nonprofits and issues, Difficult to work with, Culturally incompetent, Bureaucratic

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Nov 04, 2019

Reviewer 7074 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

It's really important to understand their funding cycle: shelters and spay-neuter providers have different application periods, even if you're asking for spay-neuter funding. Also, get your numbers right with Shelter Animals Count before you apply.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Apr 01, 2019

Grant Applicant - applied in 2018

It is critical to complete the current year Partner animal data prior to applying for funding. Depending on your organization, this can take longer than the actual application. The new grants portal is easy to navigate and we found that Petco is always responsive to emails. They are a stellar organization!

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Nov 02, 2018

Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

Prior to applying, carefully read their offerings and organize your content in an impactful way. As grant recipients, we are grateful for their availability and ongoing support opportunities. A great organization to work with.

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Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive

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Oct 04, 2018

Reviewer 4696 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018

The Petco Foundation has several strong grant areas. Be very clear in your application about what you want to fund and include as many measurable metrics as you can. They like to see growth during the reporting period.

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Jun 01, 2018

Reviewer 963 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

Read their offerings and make sure your idea and mission are a match.

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Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Feb 16, 2018

Grant Applicant - applied in 2017

Responsive grant team focused on lifesaving of companion animals. Online registration and grant portal for all applications. Check the website for timing of applications.

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Positive leader in the field, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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