One tail at a time.
Scarritt Foundation exists to preserve and strengthen the bond between people and their pets, especially during times of hardship. We advance this mission through three pillars: expanding access to critical veterinary care for families in financial need, supporting pets and their people experiencing homelessness and housing instability through our Pets Uplifting People (PUP) Outreach program, and providing grants to nonprofit rescues and animal welfare organizations.
Together, we can make a lasting difference…one tail at a time.
Here’s a little more about our ongoing programs…
Supporting Families in Financial Hardship
We fund access to veterinary care through the Tucson Independent Veterinary Alliance (TIVA), which offers critical lifesaving procedures at cost to Scarritt Foundation.
Access to Veterinary Care to the Unhoused
Monthly Pets Uplifting People (PUP) Outreach collaborating with Asavet Charities and their mobile vet unit, providing wellness, spay, and neuter services.
Ongoing food distribution for dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies.
Grants for Local 501(c)3 Organizations
We distribute annual grants between $5,000 and $125,000 to vetted and distinguished nonprofit rescues and animal welfare organizations throughout Southern Arizona that provide services for dogs, cats, and horses.
Our lifeblood: Partnership and Collaboration
From award-winning advocates like Dr. Kwane Stewart to the vets serving more than 40 hospitals and clinics across Southern Arizona with TIVA, from Friends of PACC to the dozens and dozens of rescues in our region doing the heavy lifting of animal care and family support. This is why we exist - to work alongside for funding, support, and to shine a light on this crucial work being done, and the incredibly selfless and dedicated people in the trenches every day.
Where did the name Scarritt Foundation come from?
We chose the name Scarritt Foundation because the vision was always intended to extend beyond a single program or community effort. Over the past 27 years, Scarritt Group has built trusted relationships around the world, and many of those relationships encouraged us to first create a meaningful model here in Tucson, with the hope that it could eventually be replicated in other communities through strong local partnerships.
The word Foundation reflects our desire to build something enduring, collaborative, and centered on long term community impact.
Who do we support?
The Scarritt Foundation is always looking for organizations to support—ones with unique needs, fresh ideas, and deep expertise. We believe in building a community that’s as diverse as the causes we serve, welcoming members and uplifting leaders who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
