f.a.q.s
Questions:
Q1: When was the foundation formed?
Q2: What is the foundation's mission?
Q3: Is the foundation a registered charity?
Q4: Where is the foundation based?
Q5: How many grants have been awarded?
Q6: How can I apply to the foundation for assistance for my sanctuary/zoo in the form of a mission?
Q7: How can I apply to work on a mission (Tuition for Missions program)?
Answers:
A1: When was the foundation formed? The foundation was formed in early 2005, through a donation of funds from Dr. Peter Emily. PEIVDF initially was formed as a 501(c)(3) private foundation. On June 23, 2009, PEIVDF incorporated as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity.
A2: What is the foundation's missions? The foundation's mission is to provide advanced veterinary dental services for the benefit of captive animals located in facilities in the US and abroad. This is achieved in two ways: awarding working grant money to individuals and/or organizations which directly improve the oral health of captive animals. Please see our Grants page for more information.
The second way is by conduction missions to sanctuaries and lesser zoos that are understaffed and/or underfunded from a veterinary perspective. For more detail on this mission, please visit the Tuition for Missions page.
A3: Is the foundation a registered charity? The foundation is recognized by the I.R.S. as a registered 501(c)(3) public charity.
A4: Where is the foundation based? The foundation's offices are located in Lakewood, Colorado - 15 minutes West of Denver. The foundation currently conducts missions in the US - in the early stages focusing on the Western US.
A5: How many grants have been awarded? Grants have been awarded since 2005. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, the foundation awarded (3) $5,000 grants annually. In 2008, the foundation revised its grant policy to (1) $10,000 grant. The reasoning was that more could be accomplished by applicants/winners with a two-times larger award, as well as to allow allocation of foundation funds toward its new Tuition for Mission program. See our Grants page for more information.
A6: How can I apply to the foundation for assistance in the form of a mission for my sanctuary or zoo? The foundation is accepting Application for Assistance forms from sanctuaries and zoos. To download the form, click HERE. Just download the form, fill it out, save your changes, and email it to us a missions@peteremilyfoundation.org. Please be sure to include detailed information on your facilities, the number and types of cases, the affected teeth (if known), and if available, a link to your website. If you do not have a website, please send some information about your facility (location, number of animals, staff, etc.)
A7: How can I apply to work on a mission? The foundation has an application form for prospective mission workers to fill out and submit to the foundation. To download the form, click HERE. Fill in the form, save your changes, and email the form back to us at info@peteremilyfoundation.org. Please be sure to answer all the questions.