irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $796KSPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES FOR THE SHELTER AND THE COMMUNITY: IN 2024, THE ANIMAL PROTECTIVE FOUNDATION'S HIGH VOLUME CLINIC ALTERED OVER 3,800 ANIMALS TO HELP REDUCE PET OVERPOPULATION AND IN CONCERT WITH OUR MISSION STATEMENT.
- #2 $15KCOMMUNITY SERVICES: PROVIDES NUMEROUS SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING OUR CANINEACADEMY, A MONTHLY PET BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, HUMANE EDUCATION CLASSES TO SCHOOLS AND YOUTH GROUPS, A PET FOOD PANTRY, AND OUR PETGUARDIAN PROGRAM WHERE WE TEMPORARILY CARE FOR PETS OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Services
Provides shelter and adoption services for dogs, cats, and small animals, with counseling to ensure appropriate matches
Canine Academy
Offers dog training classes including Basic Manners 101 and AGILI-O to support successful pet adoptions
Community Spay/Neuter Clinic
High-volume clinic offering low-cost sterilization surgeries to control pet overpopulation, with special programs for low-income residents
Pet Bereavement Support Group
Monthly support group for individuals grieving the loss of a pet
Pet Food Pantry
Provides pet food assistance to community members in need to help keep pets with their families
Pet Guardian Program
Temporarily cares for pets of domestic violence victims to support their safety and recovery
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Animal shelter and adoption servicesProvides shelter, veterinary care, and adoption services to approximately 5,000 animals annually. Facilitates adoptions for dogs, cats, and small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters, with personalized counseling and in-person pet introductions to support successful placements.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Annual impact reportingPublishes an annual impact statement detailing organizational outcomes and activities, such as the 2025 impact statement.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Community support and education programsProvides humane education classes for youth, a pet food pantry, and temporary care for pets of domestic violence victims. Engages volunteers in animal care and outreach events.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- High-volume spay and neuter clinic servicesOperates a high-volume spay and neuter clinic that altered over 3,800 animals in a year to reduce pet overpopulation. Offers low-cost and free sterilization services, including financial support for individuals enrolled in public assistance programs.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Lost pet reunification servicesProvides guidance and support to reunite lost pets with their families, including maintaining an updated online listing with photos and detailed descriptions of lost animals to assist in identification and recovery.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Pet bereavement and support servicesHosts online Pet Bereavement Support Group sessions to assist individuals coping with the loss of a pet.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Pre-adoption medical care for animalsProvides spaying or neutering, vaccinations, and microchipping for all animals prior to adoption. Offers free spay surgery, vaccinations, and microchipping for mother cats and dogs when their litters are surrendered to the organization.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Pet behavior and wellness training programsOffers a 6-week Basic Manners 101 training series and a 4-week AGILI-O training series for pets. Hosts a Community Pet Wellness Clinic exclusively for cats to support ongoing pet health and behavior.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.65M
Contributions & grants$1.46M55%
Program service revenue$777K29%
Investment income$251K9%
Other revenue$164K
expenses
Total expenses$2.95M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$2.00M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.64M
Cash$835K
Investments$7.25M
Liabilities$203K
Net assets$10.44M
Liquid reserves32.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE LISSELA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $145K |
board members · 11
- COLLEEN CAMPOLI — TREASURER
- DEBORAH DEGENOVA — DIRECTOR
- DR THERESA M TOMMELL — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH ALIBERTI — SECRETARY
- ERIC RAPPAPORT — DIRECTOR
- JUDITH MYSLIBORSKI — VICE PRESIDENT
- JUDY DISCO — DIRECTOR
- LAURA MCALONEN — DIRECTOR
- LYNN COLES — DIRECTOR
- OTTO ZAMEK — PRESIDENT
- ROBIN SEVINSKY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Ashley DelSignore Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Colleen Campoli Partner — Treasurer of the Board of Directors
- Deborah DeGenova Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Dr. Theresa Tommell Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Elizabeth Aliberti Partner — Secretary of the Board of Directors
- Eric Rappaport Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Judith Mysliborski Partner — Vice President of the Board of Directors
- Judy Disco Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Laura McAlonen Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Madelyn Thorne Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
- Otto Zamek Partner — President of the Board of Directors
- Robin Sevinksy Partner — Member of the Board of Directors
strategies · 5
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.
- Adoption Matching Based on Compatibilitymethodology: adoption_matchingBy matching adopters with animals based on lifestyle, energy level, personality, and household dynamics, we increase long-term adoption success and reduce returns, because personalized placement leads to better human-animal compatibility.
- Centralized System for Lost Pet Reunificationmethodology: centralized lost pet databaseBy maintaining a centralized, photo-based online database with detailed descriptions, we increase the likelihood of reuniting lost pets with families, because accessible and searchable data improves identification and recovery speed.
- High-Volume Spay/Neuter as Population Controlmethodology: high-volume spay/neuterBy focusing on high-volume, low-cost spay and neuter services rather than comprehensive veterinary care, we maximize reduction in pet overpopulation, because scalable sterilization interrupts overbreeding more efficiently than treatment-focused models.
- Integrated Support for Animals and Vulnerable Humansmethodology: integrated_animal-human_support_servicesBy combining animal care with human support systems—such as temporary pet guardianship for domestic violence survivors—we improve outcomes for both, because removing barriers to human safety enables better animal welfare and vice versa.
- Source-Reduction Approach to Pet Overpopulationmethodology: source-reduction incentiveBy incentivizing the spaying of mother animals through free surgeries, vaccinations, and microchipping when litters are surrendered, we reduce pet overpopulation at its source, because addressing reproduction at the origin amplifies long-term impact.