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AMA Animal Rescue Incorporated
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 463287833 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D99 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · amaanimalrescue.org
revenue
$694K
expenses
$743K
net assets
$173K
employees
3
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

AMA Animal Rescue Incorporated operates a No-kill animal rescue with the primary goal of protecting and rehabilitating animals that suffered severe abuse, neglect, and abandonment.

profile · synthesized from sources

AMA Animal Rescue Incorporated is a no-kill animal rescue based in New York that specializes in protecting and rehabilitating animals who have suffered severe abuse, neglect, and abandonment. The organization does not rehome pets or manage stray populations but focuses on high-need cases, including animals from high-kill shelters. It provides adoption services within the NY tri-state area with comprehensive pre-adoption screening and post-adoption support.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Comprehensive adoption process including application review, documentation verification, virtual or in-person home inspections, and post-adoption follow-up; serves animals rehabilitated from abuse, neglect, or high-kill shelters
Animal Abuse Documentation Response
Accepts video and photo evidence of animal abuse or neglect from the public; uses documentation to coordinate with authorities or intervene when possible
Courtesy Post Service
Provides social media exposure for lost pets or owner-surrendered animals by sharing detailed information and photos; does not directly rehome but facilitates connections between owners and adopters
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
    • Facilitation of pet adoptions with comprehensive screening and support
      Manages a structured adoption process including online applications, interviews, virtual home inspections via FaceTime, and legal agreements requiring return of the pet if care cannot continue. Adoptions are restricted to the New York tri-state area and include post-adoption support such as care packages with toys, treats, educational materials, and branded items.
  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
    • Operation of a no-kill animal shelter in Brooklyn, NY
      Operates a 1200 sq ft no-kill shelter facility in Brooklyn, New York, providing clean enclosures and a fenced outdoor space for rescued animals. The shelter serves as the central location for housing, care, and adoption services.
  • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
    • Provision of medical care and preventative services for adopted animals
      Provides comprehensive veterinary care for all animals prior to adoption, including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and blood and fecal testing. For pets eight years and older, open blood work is included to ensure health transparency for adopters.
  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
    • Rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected, and abandoned animals
      Rescues sick, injured, abused, and neglected animals—including those from high-kill shelters or near-death situations—and provides medical care, rehabilitation, and shelter. The organization specifically intervenes in cases of severe abuse, abandonment, and neglect, both domestically and internationally, including animals scheduled for euthanasia.
  • Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
    • Response to reports of animal abuse
      Accepts and responds to reports of animal abuse, including video evidence and incident details, particularly when authorities have not been reached. This function supports the organization’s broader mission of intervening in cases of severe animal cruelty.
  • Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
    • Support for animal rehoming through social media listings
      Provides courtesy social media posts to assist individuals in rehoming friendly stray cats and pets they can no longer care for, facilitating direct contact between owners and potential adopters. These services are offered when required information is provided.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$694K
Contributions & grants$682K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2500%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$743K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$184K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$353K
Cash$116K
Investments$0
Liabilities$179K
Net assets$173K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANNA KHAZANOVA President 40 $62K
MARIYA VIASOVA Treasurer 40 $62K
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • 1% for the Planet Network — Member of the 1% for the Planet network, committing to environmental giving
  • Abigayle DePalo Partner — Youth Coordinator serving on the Advisory Committee
  • AdoptaPet Partner — Partner platform used to feature adoptable pets
  • Alexis Masciarella Partner — Attorney at Law serving on the Advisory Committee
  • Amazing Tails Partner — Referred organization for service dog adoption.
  • CBS News Partner — Featured coverage of AMA Animal Rescue's work.
  • Candid Government — Holds Candid Seal Platinum, indicating transparency and accountability
  • Charity Navigator Government — Rated by Charity Navigator as a top-rated nonprofit
  • David Zeitlin Partner — Attorney at Law serving on the Advisory Committee
  • Dogs for Better Lives Partner — Referred organization for service dog adoption.
  • FOX & friends Partner — Featured coverage of AMA Animal Rescue's work.
  • Freedom Service Dogs Partner — Referred organization for service dog adoption.
  • Lori Weinstock Partner — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine serving on the Advisory Committee
  • NY Daily News Partner — Published stories about AMA Animal Rescue's work.
  • NYC Feral Cat Initiative Partner — Referenced as a resource for newborn kitten care and feral cat management.
  • News 12 Brooklyn Partner — Published stories about AMA Animal Rescue's work.
  • Newsweek Partner — Published stories about AMA Animal Rescue's work.
  • Pawprint ID Partner — Partner organization supporting animal identification efforts
  • Puppy In Training Partner — Referred organization for service dog adoption.
  • TODAY Show Partner — Featured coverage of AMA Animal Rescue's work.
  • Tamar Modebadze Partner — Marketing Strategist serving on the Advisory Committee
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.

  • Individualized Rescue and Placement
    methodology: individualized_rescue_and_placement
    By tailoring care and adoption processes to the unique needs of each animal, we increase placement success because individualized profiling and matching builds stronger human-animal bonds and ensures better home-environment fit.
  • No-Kill Sanctuary Model
    methodology: no-kill sanctuary
    By committing to not euthanize animals, even under space or resource constraints, we provide permanent sanctuary and rehabilitation for abused, neglected, and abandoned animals because preserving life and long-term welfare enables trust-based recovery and increases successful adoption outcomes.
  • Targeted Rescue of Highest-Risk Animals
    methodology: targeted_rescue
    By focusing rescue efforts exclusively on animals that are sick, abused, neglected, or scheduled for euthanasia, we maximize impact because intervening for the most vulnerable populations produces greater ethical and emotional returns and aligns with a mission of last-resort protection.