The Foundation for TJO Animals raises funds to provide resources and support for critical veterinary care and enrichment for the animals at the Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and depends on the generosity of its supporters to achieve its goals.
The Foundation for TJO Animals is located at 237 Memorial Drive in Springfield, MA. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Because we occasionally attend off-site meetings and events, we recommend giving us a quick call before stopping by—just to be sure we’re in and ready to greet you!
The Foundation for TJO Animals holds fundraising events such as the Jack Rome Memorial 5K, Pets Rock, Ride Like an Animal Motorcycle Run, the Pawzaar craft fair, and Designer Purrrse Bingo, as well as many smaller events throughout the year.
The Foundation for TJO Animals is supported by many donations, large and small, from schools, civic groups, individuals, and businesses throughout the Pioneer Valley, as well as grants from national foundations. But most of our funding comes from generous individuals like you who want a better life for our community's most needy animals.
The Foundation for TJO Animals is recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-5722841.
Financials for the Foundation for TJO Animals are available on Our Commitment page.
Press releases from the Foundation for TJO Animals are available on our News Page.
There are many ways to support the Foundation for TJO Animals. For complete details, please see our Ways To Help page. We accept donations by cash, check, credit card, PayPal, and direct deposit. Online contributions can be made securely through our Donate Page.
Types of donations include:
Your gift enables the Foundation to fund the following:
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) continue to grow as one of the most popular ways to give—thanks to their simplicity and significant tax benefits. We encourage you to contact your financial advisor to assist you with this. If you choose to support the Foundation through a DAF, please note that we may not be notified of your gift automatically. To ensure we can properly thank you and provide an acknowledgment, kindly email us at info@tjofoundation.org.
We gratefully welcome donations of raffle baskets, prizes, new pet toys, collars, leashes, bowls, and other animal-friendly items that help support our mission.
The vast majority of donations fund veterinary care and enrichment for the TJO animals. A limited portion supports Foundation operations that enable us to carry out our mission effectively.
Please email the Foundation at info@tjofoundation.org for assistance with updating your credit card information.
You are welcome to request that your donation be directed to a specific fund. Please note, however, that the vast majority of contributions we receive are unrestricted and support our general fund, which provides vital veterinary care and enrichment for the animals.
Our legal name is Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center Foundation, Inc. We are located at 237 Memorial Drive, Springfield, Massachusetts. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and our tax identification number is 20-5722841 For detailed information, please visit our Estate Planning page.
Visit the Ways to Help section of our website to access our donation form. The form allows you to select the type of contribution you’d like to make.
Interested in organizing a fundraiser for the Foundation? Please email info@tjofoundation.org to share your idea. Our Marketing team is happy to assist with marketing materials and social media promotion. Want to dedicate your birthday to the cause? Visit facebook.com/fund/FoundationforTJOanimals to set up a Facebook fundraiser.
You can shop for exclusive TJO merch at our online TJO Marketplace here: bonfire.com/store/tjo-marketplace.
You can also shop for our TJO Alumni Calendars at createphotocalendars.com/Shop/foundationfortjoanimals. Proceeds from our TJO Marketplace and calendar sales benefit the TJO animals.
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