irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $21KTHE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADOPTION SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC FOR STRAY ANIMALS THAT BECOME AVAILABLE AFTER THEIR REDEMPTION PERIOD FROM COUNTRY ACRES PET SERVICES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Services
Provides adoption services for stray dogs that become available after their redemption period from municipal dog control; includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping.
Dog Control Services
Provides contracted dog control services for multiple towns and villages in Central New York, enforcing local dog control ordinances and picking up stray dogs.
Tobias Fund
Medical fund established in 2009 to provide extra care for injured or medically needy dogs, covering surgeries and treatments to improve adoptability.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 4 activities
- Animal adoption servicesAdopts out approximately 300 unwanted dogs annually, including stray animals that become available after their redemption period from Country Acres Pet Services.
- Operation of physical shelter facilityOperates a physical animal shelter facility in Homer, New York, serving as the base for adoption, medical care, and animal control services.
- Tobias Fund for emergency animal medical careOperates the Tobias Fund, established in 2009, to provide emergency and specialized medical care for injured or medically needy dogs, enhancing their chances of adoption.
- Use of donated funds for animal careDirects all donated funds to animal care and support, ensuring financial resources are used for the welfare of shelter animals.
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Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
- Animal cruelty reporting assistanceAssists the public in connecting with appropriate animal cruelty reporting agencies by offering guidance via phone.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Dog control services for municipalitiesProvides dog control services for multiple towns and villages in New York State, managing stray and at-risk animals.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Medical care for shelter dogsProvides comprehensive medical treatments for shelter dogs including spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, DHLPP and Bordatella vaccinations, microchipping, dental care, cherry eye surgery, amputations, hip surgery, and mass removals to improve health and adoptability.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Animal surrender programAccepts animal surrenders through a formal admission process and charges a $50 fee, with provisions for discussion if the fee is unaffordable.
- Pet boarding servicesProvides pet boarding services exclusively for existing clients as of June 23, 2022.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$273K
Contributions & grants$258K94%
Program service revenue$15K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-75
expenses
Total expenses$260K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash$27K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$27K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +443.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ASHLEY RIEHLMAN — DIRECTOR
- LINDSAY M ANDERSEN — PRESIDENT & TREASURER
- MICHELLE CHEFF — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- CNY SPCA Partner — Partner agency to which Country Acres Animal Shelter refers neglect reports.
- Cayuga County Sheriff Partner — Law enforcement agency responsible for responding to animal cruelty complaints, referenced by Country Acres Animal Shelter for public awareness.
- Chenango County SPCA Partner — Partner agency to which Country Acres Animal Shelter refers cruelty or neglect reports.
- Chenango County Sheriff Partner — Law enforcement agency responsible for responding to animal cruelty complaints, referenced by Country Acres Animal Shelter for public awareness.
- Cortland Community SPCA Partner — Partner agency to which Country Acres Animal Shelter refers cruelty or neglect reports.
- Cortland County Sheriff Partner — Law enforcement agency responsible for responding to animal cruelty complaints, referenced by Country Acres Animal Shelter for public awareness.
- Country Acres Pet Services Partner — Provides dog control services under contract, with stray dogs becoming available for adoption through Country Acres Animal Shelter after their redemption period.
- Country Acres Pet Services Partner — Source of stray animals after redemption period; provides dog control services for towns and villages.
- Facebook Partner — Accepts donations through the organization's Facebook page.
- Finger Lakes SPCA Partner — Partner agency to which Country Acres Animal Shelter refers cruelty or neglect reports.
- New York State Police Partner — Law enforcement agency that responds to animal cruelty complaints, referenced by Country Acres Animal Shelter for public awareness.
- PayPal Partner — Accepts donations via PayPal (@countryacres).
- Shelterluv Partner — Uses Shelterluv's adoption matching platform to manage dog adoptions.
- Tompkins County SPCA Partner — Partner agency to which Country Acres Animal Shelter refers cruelty or neglect reports.
- Tompkins County Sheriff Partner — Law enforcement agency responsible for responding to animal cruelty complaints, referenced by Country Acres Animal Shelter for public awareness.
- Towns and Villages that we provide Dog Control for Government — Provides dog control services for specific towns and villages, limiting surrender eligibility to those jurisdictions.
- Venmo Partner — Accepts donations via Venmo (@country-acres).
strategies · 4
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.
- Comprehensive Adoption Packagemethodology: comprehensive_adoption_packageBy including core medical care (spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip) in the adoption fee, the organization ensures all adopted dogs receive essential health services prior to placement, because bundling care removes financial and logistical barriers that might otherwise delay or prevent treatment.
- Medical Rehabilitation for Adoptionmethodology: medical_rehabilitation_for_adoptionBy using dedicated medical funding to treat injured or sick dogs, the organization improves their health and increases their adoptability, because healthier and behaviorally stable animals are more likely to be successfully placed in permanent homes.
- No-Kill Shelter Policymethodology: no-kill shelter policyBy providing stray dogs with an opportunity for adoption and avoiding euthanasia for space or time-related reasons, the organization increases the likelihood of permanent placement, because maintaining a no-kill policy ensures animals remain available for rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption pathways.
- Rescue-to-Adoption Pipelinemethodology: rescue-to-adoption pipelineBy providing care for stray animals following their redemption period from animal control services, the organization creates a structured pathway from animal control to adoption, because post-redemption care enables medical and behavioral stabilization necessary for successful adoption.