Rivma Companion Animal Foundation

The Rivma Companion Animal Foundation is a Rhode Island-based non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to low-income pet owners, enabling them to afford essential veterinary care for their sick or injured pets. Established with the goal of affordable healthcare for all pets, this is the first veterinary-based assistance program of its kind in the United States and currently serves as a significant resource for urgent care needs in Rhode Island. The organization, which is governed by a veterinary and community-based board of directors, has received strong support from veterinarians and the public. Eligible pet owners must meet income criteria, modeled on HUD community median income standards and participation in programs like Food Stamps and Heating Assistance. With no waiting period or burdensome documentation required, veterinarians can offer immediate treatment, ensuring that care is available when it is most needed. The organization raises funds through grants, events, individual contributions, and a veterinary patient memorial program, primarily using these funds for an annual disbursement that veterinarians use to treat their eligible clients' pets. The organization also has an endowment account to ensure it can continue serving needy pet owners in the future. The day-to-day business of the organization is managed by volunteers.

Rivma Companion Animal Foundation is a legitimate nonprofit organization registered as a 501(c)(3) entity. Rivma Companion Animal Foundation submitted a form 990, which is a tax form used by tax-exempt organizations in the U.S., indicating its operational transparency and adherence to regulatory requirements. Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

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Executive Compensation: $0
Professional Fundraising Fees: $18,000
Other Salaries and Wages: $0

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The Rivma Companion Animal Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to low-income pet owners who cannot afford necessary veterinary care for their pets. Its primary mission is to ensure affordable healthcare for all pets. Established in the United States, the organization is the first veterinary-based assistance program of its kind and currently the largest resource for meeting the urgent need for veterinary care in Rhode Island. The foundation's grants are accessible, with no waiting period or cumbersome documentation required, allowing veterinarians to offer immediate treatment plans to eligible clients. The organization raises funds through grants, events, individual contributions, and a veterinary patient memorial program, primarily using these funds for an annual disbursement to treat eligible clients' pets. The organization's administrative needs are supported by volunteers, and it also has an endowment account to ensure continued service to needy pet owners in the future.

M Christie Smith is the Secretary of Rivma Companion Animal Foundation.

Rivma Companion Animal Foundation's revenue in 2022 was $201,610.

The Rivma Companion Animal Foundation’s most recent form 990 was submitted in 2022 and can be accessed here