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DUTCHESS COUNTY SPCA INC
HYDE PARK, NY · EIN 141340058 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D200 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · dcspca.org
revenue
$2.9M
expenses
$3.1M
net assets
$5.5M
employees
62
volunteers
60
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

Dutchess County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that was established to prevent cruelty to animals. The mission of the Dutchess County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc. is to prevent animal cruelty through education, advocacy, and community partnership; to provide compassionate shelter and care for animals in need; to help pets remain in their loving homes; and to connect adoptable animals with safe, permanent families.

profile · synthesized from sources

Dutchess County SPCA is a no-kill animal shelter and nonprofit organization serving Dutchess County, NY. It provides shelter and medical care for abandoned, abused, and neglected animals, operates a low-cost veterinary clinic, and runs programs to help pets remain in their homes. The organization also investigates animal cruelty and promotes adoptions into permanent, loving families.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    MEDICAL CLINIC: WE ASSIST THE PUBLIC WITH THE HEALTH OF THEIR PETS BY OFFERING LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER, WELLNESS EXAMS, AND PERIODIC FREE RABIES CLINICS.
  2. #2 $0
    FAITHFUL COMPANION: CREMATION SERVICES
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates the adoption of approximately 1,500 animals annually into permanent homes, with pre-screening and staff-assisted matching.
Boyd Pets Adoption Project
Provides free services to Hudson Valley Hospice patients to ensure their pets are cared for and adopted after the patient's passing.
Community Clinic
Low-cost veterinary services including wellness exams, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and treatment for minor illnesses, available by appointment on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Food Pantry
Provides free, unopened pet food to community members in need, including seniors and those on public assistance, seven days a week.
Humane Law Enforcement
Investigates animal cruelty cases throughout Dutchess County, removes animals from dangerous situations, and supports prosecutions.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 3 activities
    • Administer sponsorship and donor recognition programs
      Offers multiple sponsorship and recognition opportunities including animal sponsorships covering food and medical care, kennel or condo sponsorships with donor-honoree naming for one year, engraved pavers in memorial garden or sidewalk, and permanent ceramic tile displays in the shelter lobby, with gift levels ranging from $250 to $1,000.
    • Operate no-kill animal shelter and adoption services
      Provides sheltering, medical care, enrichment, and adoption services for approximately 1,500 animals annually, including owner-surrendered pets, stray cats, and animals rescued from abuse or neglect in Dutchess County. Maintains a no-kill policy with permanent housing and works to match animals with adopters through on-site and off-site adoption partnerships.
    • Process stock and in-kind donations
      Accepts stock donations through DonateStock, providing donors with receipts. Also accepts in-kind donations of goods for animals via a drop-off bin at the shelter entrance.
  • Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
    • Conduct humane law enforcement and animal cruelty investigations
      Investigates cases of animal cruelty, removes animals from dangerous conditions, collaborates with the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Humane Law division, supports prosecutions, and preserves evidence in legal cases involving abused or neglected animals.
  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
    • Deliver animal care education and community outreach
      Provides workshops on proper pet care for children and adults at schools, libraries, and community centers. Offers exclusive tours for classes and scout troops and hosts regular events for adults to promote humane education and community engagement.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Facilitate financial access to veterinary care
      Accepts multiple payment methods including cash, credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, AfterPay, Care Credit, ScratchPay, and VetBilling. Offers Pet Savings Accounts and PrePayment plans to help clients manage and afford ongoing veterinary services.
  • Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
    • Manage thrift store and fundraising retail operations
      Operates a thrift store to generate revenue for animal care programs, accepting donated goods via drop-off bins and vehicle donations through partnerships like Donate Car USA. All proceeds support shelter operations and services.
  • Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
    • Run pet food pantry and family support programs
      Operates a pet food pantry open seven days a week to provide free food to individuals in need, aiming to prevent pet surrenders. Also offers programs like the Boyd Pets Adoption Project, which provides free pet adoptions for Hudson Valley Hospice patients, and educational resources to support responsible pet ownership.
  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Support animal care through volunteer and foster programs
      Relies on volunteers to walk dogs, socialize cats, and assist with daily animal care. Operates a foster volunteer program that provides off-site care for animals, improving their well-being and freeing shelter space for additional homeless animals.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Offer pet cremation and memorial services
      Provides walk-in pet cremation services seven days a week, including private cremation with return of ashes in a keepsake urn and communal cremation where remains are used in Reef Ball Memorials for coral reef restoration. Offers free cremation services for police, military, guide, and seizure alert canines.
    • Provide low-cost veterinary and wellness clinic services
      Operates a community veterinary clinic offering appointments on Wednesdays and Fridays for wellness exams ($35), sick exams ($80), vaccinations, parasite testing, microchipping, and 4Dx heartworm/tick disease screening. Also provides spay/neuter services, rabies clinics, and preventive care to support pet health and owner affordability.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.89M
Contributions & grants$2.60M90%
Program service revenue$266K9%
Investment income$9K0%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$3.10M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$1.99M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.05M
Cash$492K
Investments$54K
Liabilities$1.52M
Net assets$5.53M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LYNNE MELOCARRO Executive Dir. 40 $117K
DAN O'CONNELL DIRECTOR OF OPS 40 $62K
board members · 19
  • ANTHONY PAGANO — Director
  • CATHY LANE — President
  • CHARLES FELLS — Director
  • FORTUNATE HIGGINS — Director
  • JACK FEIN — Vice President
  • JOHN BARTLETT — Director
  • JUNE PIERSON — Director
  • KAREN T BLONDER — Director
  • KELLIE MEE — Director
  • KYLE STELLER — DIRECTOR
  • LAUREN GILLET — Director
  • PATRICK GARTLAND — Treasurer
  • RICK ALBERT — Director
  • ROBERT P HAYES — Director
  • SAMANTHA L TURK — Secretary
  • SHELLEY SIMMONS-BLOOM — Director
  • SUE SERINO — Director
  • SUSAN MOORE — DIRECTOR
  • TOMMY ZURHELLEN — Director
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Adopt-a-Pet.com Partner — Partner organization used to list and rehome pets from the Dutchess County region.
  • AfterPay Partner — Payment processing partner accepted for services.
  • Care Credit Partner — Financing partner accepted for veterinary services.
  • Community Action Partnership - Dover Plains Food Pantry Partner — Referral partner for pet food assistance through DCSPCA’s network.
  • DCSPCA Thrift Store Partner — Thrift store operated by DUTCHESS COUNTY SPCA INC to support its mission and programs.
  • Donate Car USA Partner — Partners with Donate Car USA to facilitate vehicle donations for the shelter.
  • DonateStock Partner — Processes stock donations on behalf of Dutchess County SPCA and issues donation receipts.
  • Dutchess County Government — Humane law enforcement officers operate throughout Dutchess County, indicating an official or cooperative relationship with county authorities.
  • Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Partner — Collaborates with DCSPCA on humane law enforcement, investigating animal cruelty complaints while DCSPCA provides animal care and evidence support.
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used to share store news and sales updates
  • Fishkill Food Pantry Partner — Referral partner for pet food assistance through DCSPCA’s network.
  • Hudson Valley Hospice Partner — Collaborates with DCSPCA on the Boyd Pets Adoption Project to ensure pets of hospice patients are adopted after patient's death.
  • PayPal Partner — Payment processing partner accepted for services.
  • Pet Adoption Gateway Partner — Provides shared resources and support for adoption processes before, during, and after pet adoption.
  • Reach Out Church Food Pantry of Hyde Park Partner — Distributes pet food in partnership with DCSPCA to support pet owners facing food insecurity.
  • Reef Ball Foundation Partner — Partners to incorporate pet cremated remains into Reef Ball Memorials for coral reef restoration.
  • ScratchPay Partner — Financing partner accepted for veterinary services.
  • Sheriff's Office Humane Law division Partner — Collaborates to take in abused or neglected pets.
  • Susanne P. Boyd and Darrel Boyd Foundation for Animal Welfare Funder — Provides funding for the Boyd Pets Adoption Project through an established endowment.
  • Venmo Partner — Payment processing partner accepted for services.
  • VetBilling Partner — Partner for offering Pay-in-Advance plans and Pet Savings Accounts to clients.
  • VetSource Partner — Partner pharmacy for prescription fulfillment and home delivery of flea and tick preventatives.
  • dan@dcspca.org Partner — Contact person for organizing tours, events, and educational workshops.
  • local nonprofit organizations Partner — Collaborates with local nonprofits to support families in crisis through the Safety Net for Pets program.
  • social work professionals Partner — Works with social work professionals to coordinate support for families in crisis.
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.

  • Community-Engaged Education and Advocacy
    methodology: community-centered outreach
    By combining education, outreach, and law enforcement partnerships, the organization advances animal welfare beyond shelter walls, because community-centered engagement builds public responsibility and enables systemic protection of animals.
  • Integrated Animal Care Model
    methodology: integrated_animal_care
    By integrating medical care, enrichment, and adoption services, the organization improves animal well-being and increases successful placement rates, because coordinated care reduces length of stay and enhances adoptability.
  • Prevention-Focused Animal Welfare
    methodology: pet_retention
    By preventing pet surrenders and shelter intake through community support and financial planning tools, the organization improves long-term animal welfare, because addressing root causes like cost and crisis reduces displacement and increases retention.