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HEART OF NIAGARA ANIMAL RESCUE
Lockport, NY · EIN 461753982 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · heartofniagara.org
revenue
$50K
expenses
$56K
net assets
$763
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To rescue rehabilitate,and re-home dogs

profile · synthesized from sources

Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Lockport, NY, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing abandoned, unwanted, and homeless dogs. The organization provides shelter, medical care, and behavioral evaluation for dogs while working to reduce pet overpopulation through spay/neuter advocacy and community education. It operates entirely through volunteer efforts and relies on donations and community support.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates the adoption of rescued dogs into permanent homes through a structured application process, including home checks and suitability assessments
Community Education and Outreach
Works to educate the public on responsible pet ownership, spay/neuter importance, and animal cruelty prevention
Emergency Medical Fund
Provides urgent veterinary care for neglected, abused, or injured dogs in the rescue’s care, funded entirely by donations
One Tile at a Time Fundraiser
Community fundraising campaign to purchase sanitary kennels and upgrade facilities by selling personalized photo tiles for a Supporters Wall
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 3 activities
    • Facility improvements for animal sheltering
      Undertook facility renovations to improve animal care, including installation of new sanitary kennels for rescued animals.
    • Management of donated supplies and funds for animal care
      Requests and manages donations of pet food and supplies, and directs donated funds exclusively toward urgent medical care for rescued animals.
    • Rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of dogs
      Rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs through a comprehensive program that includes evaluation, vaccination, spay/neuter services, and placement into adoptive homes with consideration for compatibility between the animal's needs and the adoptive environment.
  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
    • Community education on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare
      Conducts community education programs focused on responsible animal care, cruelty prevention, and the consequences of pet overpopulation.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
    • Low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics
      Establishes and provides low-cost spay/neuter services and vaccination/micro-chip clinics for dogs in the community as part of efforts to control pet overpopulation and promote animal health.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$50K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$763
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$763
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -34.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Heather Nowakowski — Board Secretary
  • Kathryn Nowakowski — Board President- Managing Director
  • Sonya Hudson — Board Treasurer
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Amazon Partner — Partner for receiving donated supplies through direct shipping.
  • Chewy.com Partner — Partner for receiving donated supplies through direct shipping.
  • Town of Lewiston Highway Department Partner — Made a donation in memory of co-worker Danny Bellina.
  • Village Vet of Lewiston Partner — Veterinary care provider for Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue's frightened rescues.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Compatible Placement Matching
    methodology: compatible_placement
    By aligning a dog's behavioral and care needs with an adopter's lifestyle, the organization increases adoption success rates because mutual compatibility reduces returns and promotes long-term pet retention.
  • Comprehensive Pre-Adoption Medical Care
    methodology: comprehensive_pre_adoption_care
    By providing medical evaluation, vaccinations, and spaying/neutering prior to adoption, the organization ensures long-term health of dogs and prevents overpopulation because early intervention reduces disease transmission and unplanned breeding.
  • Rescue-Rehabilitation-Rehoming Model
    methodology: rescue_rehabilitation_rehoming
    By systematically rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing dogs, the organization reduces preventable euthanasia and promotes long-term animal welfare because this phased approach ensures medical, behavioral, and social readiness for successful adoption.