named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Veterinary Care Assistance
Provides financial support for urgent surgeries and treatments for sick or injured companion animals owned by low-income New Yorkers
Julie Butler Diabetes Fund
Offers up to $3,000 per year for insulin, glucose monitoring, and wellness blood panels for diabetic dogs and cats whose owners meet income criteria
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Emergency veterinary care funding for low-income pet ownersProvides financial assistance for emergency veterinary care to sick or injured companion animals owned by low-income New York City residents who are unable to afford treatment. This includes coverage for surgeries, diagnostics, hospitalization, and critical interventions such as tumor removal, fracture repair, pyometra surgery, and treatment for life-threatening conditions.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Hospital Partnership Program grant fundingFunds medical and surgical treatment for household pets through the Hospital Partnership Program by awarding grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 annually to participating veterinary hospitals, with funds distributed quarterly and accompanied by case monitoring and audit requirements.
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Honor and Memorial Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Pet memorial programOperates a virtual memorial wall where memorialized pets are listed for three months; provides personalized certificates to pet owners and offers 25 free memorial listings annually to hospitals that pay an enrollment fee.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Diabetes management support program for petsProvides annual financial assistance of up to $3,000 per case for diabetes management in pets, supporting up to 10 cases per year. Services include coverage of insulin and approved oral medications, glucose monitoring supplies, and up to two wellness blood panels annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$168K
Contributions & grants$146K87%
Program service revenue$7K4%
Investment income$15K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$183K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$114K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$635K
Cash$153K
Investments$483K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$635K
Liquid reserves41.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +67.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- ANTHONY MIELE — TREASURER
- DAVID R WOHLSTADTER — DIRECTOR
- DEBRA VEY VODA-HAMILTON — DIRECTOR
- DEIRDRE CHIARAMONTE — DIRECTOR
- DR KEITH MANNING — PRESIDENT
- DR LISA ESPOSITO — VICE PRESIDENT
- GEORGE M KORIN — PRESIDENT
- LISA ALEXANDER — DIRECTOR
- LISA S WEISS — DIRECTOR
- MS ELEANOR GIBSON — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- PETER TANELLA — DIRECTOR
- SOLUTIONS OF NEW YORK LLC — ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
- STEVEN SIEGEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- 4 Legged Friends Veterinary Group Partner — Partner clinic that administers emergency veterinary care and guides pet owners through the NY SAVE eligibility process.
- Care Credit Partner — Requires applicants to be denied funding from Care Credit before qualifying for assistance.
- Heart of Harlem Partner — Collaborates with NY SAVE to provide emergency veterinary care and financial support for pets in need.
- NY SAVE Partner — Invites veterinary hospitals to participate in the Pet Memorial Program by making donations in memory of clients' pets.
- NY SAVE (NY Save Animals in Veterinary Emergency) Network — The Julie Butler Diabetes Fund operates as a branch of NY SAVE, a 501(c)(3) organization.
- NYSAVE hospital partner Partner — Veterinary hospital that treats patients referred by NY SAVE
- Queens Animal Health Partner — Works with NY SAVE to deliver emergency veterinary surgery for pets in crisis.
- Riverdale Vet Group Partner — Refers clients to NY SAVE and provides emergency veterinary care for pets enrolled in the program.
- ScratchPay Partner — Requires applicants to be denied funding from ScratchPay before qualifying for assistance.
- Veterinary Medical Association of NYC Government — NY SAVE was founded as the philanthropic arm of the Veterinary Medical Association of NYC.
- local New York City veterinarians Partner — Partners with local NYC veterinarians and animal hospitals through the Hospital Partnership Program to fund pet medical and surgical treatments.
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.
- Compliance-Conditioned Financial Supportmethodology: compliance-based-assistanceBy requiring client compliance with veterinary treatment plans as a condition of financial assistance, the organization ensures responsible use of funds and continuity of care, because accountability improves treatment adherence and resource effectiveness.
- Emergency Financial Assistance to Prevent Euthanasiamethodology: emergency_financial_assistanceBy providing emergency financial assistance for veterinary care to low-income pet owners, the organization prevents unnecessary animal suffering and euthanasia due to financial constraints, because access to critical treatment is maintained through targeted funding.
- Pet Memorial Fundraising to Sustain Emergency Caremethodology: memorial-giving-to-support-emergency-careBy using pet memorials as a fundraising mechanism, the organization generates donations to support emergency veterinary care, because honoring lost pets creates an emotionally resonant channel for sustained community giving.