irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $42KSPAY, NEUTER & VETERINARY CARE(WELLNESS)PROGRAM: GLOBAL STRAYS OFFERS SPAY, NEUTER AND VETERINARY CARE CLINICS, FREE OF CHARGE TO FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THESE SERVICES. CURRENTLY, THESE PROGRAMS OPERATE IN BOGOTA, COLUMBIA AND THROUGHOUT NICARAGUA. VETERINARIANS EXAMINE PETS AND PERFORM SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES, WHILE GLOBAL STRAYS STAFF ON THE GROUND BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITIES IN NEED OF THESE SERVICES. THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR IS IN CHARGE OF OVERSEEING AND WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH STAFF AND VETERINARIANS ON THE GROUND. IN AUGUST 2024, GLOBAL STRAYS RESUMED THE WORKING HORSE CLINIC TO TREAT HORSES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NICARAGUA.
- #2 $20KEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - NICARAGUA,COLOMBIA, LIBERIA AND AFRICA PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO ENGAGE YOUTH WITH OUR UNIQUE CURRICULUM, TEACHING THE FOUNDAATIONS OF ANIMAL WELFARE AND COMPASSIONATE ANIMAL CARE. STAFF IN NICARAGUA AND COLUMBIA TEACH THESE PROGRAMS WHILE WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR ON THE CURRICULUM AND OTHER LOGISTICS. THE CURRICULUM CONTINUOUSLY EXPANDS TO ADDRESS EDUCATIONAL NEEDS THAT THE LOCAL STAFF OBSERVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, WHILE CONSIDERING THE BROADER CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Education Programs
School and community workshops in Nicaragua and Colombia that teach animal welfare, compassionate care, and responsible pet ownership to youth and families
Local Shelter Support
Partnership with local animal rescuers and shelters in underserved communities to provide direct care and support for stray cats, dogs, and horses
Spay & Neuter Clinics
Free high-volume spay and neuter clinics in Nicaragua and Colombia that provide veterinary care to pets of low-income families, preventing overpopulation and abandonment
Working Horse Clinics
Free veterinary care clinics for working horses in Nicaragua, providing medical treatment and care education to sustain animal health and family livelihoods
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Rescuing and sheltering animals from neglect and street sufferingCollaborates with local rescue groups in Colombia to rescue dogs and cats from neglectful owners and street conditions. Provides daily food, veterinary exams, medication, and spay/neuter services for rescued animals in shelter care and on the streets, including support for 60 shelter dogs and 30 street dogs daily.
- Supporting animal shelters through financial, material, and operational assistanceProvides monthly financial and material support to underfunded animal shelters in high-need regions, including funding for food, medical care, emergency needs, pest control, rent, facility maintenance, and staff salaries. Also supports partner shelters with coordination and operational logistics during spay/neuter campaigns.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Conducting animal welfare education and outreach programsDelivers school and community workshops on animal care, welfare, and advocacy using a locally adapted curriculum for youth in Nicaragua, Colombia, Liberia, and other African regions. Also conducts door-to-door animal censuses to assess animal conditions and prepare for clinic events.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising through Retail and Sales 1 activity
- Funding spay, neuter, and medical care for rescued and underserved animalsFunds spay and neuter procedures, emergency medical care, vaccines, and medication for rescued animals and pets of families with limited resources. This includes financial support for over 80 rescued animals’ food and medical costs.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Operating free spay, neuter, and veterinary care clinics for pets and working animalsProvides free spay, neuter, and veterinary care through mobile and pop-up clinics for dogs, cats, and working horses in underserved communities in Bogotá, Colombia, and throughout Nicaragua. These high-volume clinics perform over 100 surgeries per campaign and include pre-surgical assessments, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative recovery supervision. A 2026 clinic in Bogotá is projected to serve 1,500 dogs and cats.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Providing veterinary care and medical support to working horses and their familiesDelivers veterinary care, medical evaluation, prescriptions, and follow-up treatment to working horses in Nicaragua, supporting both animal welfare and the livelihoods of low-income families. Includes nutritional support when needed, such as for malnourished animals prior to surgery, and provides education on proper horse care.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$281K
Contributions & grants$281K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$332K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$92K
Cash$82K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$88K
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- DEE RIVERA — TREASURER
- ELIZABETH SHAFIROFF — PRESIDENT
- INGRID ARNEBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- JEAN SHAFIROFF — BOARD MEMBER
- LEYLA LIGUORI — SECRETARY
- LINDSAY FEINSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- ZAC PILOSSOPH — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- ANGELES CON CUATRO PATAS Partner — Partner organization engaged in stray animal protection and rehabilitation in Nicaragua
- Albergue Santandercito-Cundinamarca Partner — Partner organization in Colombia collaborating on animal rescue missions.
- Albergue Santandercito-Cundinamarca Partner — Provides funding and support for animal care, veterinary services, and spay/neuter programs at the shelter in Cundinamarca, Colombia.
- Anleika Espinoza Partner — Clinic organizer for spay and neuter services in Carazo, Nicaragua
- Aprovet Partner — Partner organization supporting veterinary care and animal rescue in Nicaragua
- Dr. Adela Espinoza Partner — Veterinarian in charge of spay and neuter clinics in Carazo, Nicaragua
- Dr. Monica Millan Partner — Veterinarian in charge of mobile spay and neuter clinics in Bogotá, Colombia
- Elisa Quiroz Partner — Clinic organizer for spay and neuter services in Carazo, Nicaragua
- FUNDACION ADAN Partner — Partner organization involved in animal welfare initiatives in Nicaragua
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Government — Cited as a source for global working horse statistics and veterinary care disparities.
- Fundación Adan Partner — Partner organization in Nicaragua focused on animal rights education, rescue, and spay/neuter programs.
- Fundación Pacto Animal Partner — Partner organization in Colombia collaborating on animal rescue missions.
- Fundación Pacto Animal Partner — Partner shelter receiving support through the Animal Shelter Support Program.
- Kathe Rivera Partner — Project Lead involved in explaining and leading spay and neuter clinic operations.
- Kathe Riviera Partner — Clinic organizer for mobile spay and neuter services in Bogotá, Colombia
- Mabia Espinoza Partner — Clinic organizer for spay and neuter services in Carazo, Nicaragua
- Maria Fernanda Pacho Partner — Clinic organizer for mobile spay and neuter services in Bogotá, Colombia
- Plaza de Compartir Partner — Host site for Global Strays' pop-up spay and neuter clinic near Bogotá.
- RESCATANDO HUELLAS Partner — Partner organization collaborating on stray animal rescue and care in Nicaragua
- Rescatando Huellas Partner — Partner shelter receiving support through the Animal Shelter Support Program.
- Rescatando Huellas Partner — Provides financial support to Rescatando Huellas for animal care and medical treatment.
- United Nations Partner — Advocates for a global, binding animal law in alignment with United Nations Day principles.
- Veterinarian Partners Partner — Collaborates with veterinarian partners in Nicaragua to deliver spay/neuter clinics and disaster response care for animals.
- local animal rescuers Partner — Partners with local animal rescuers to create hyper-local solutions to animal suffering.
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-Empowered Animal Welfaremethodology: community_empowermentBy partnering with and empowering local communities through culturally responsive education and veterinary care, we prevent animal neglect and abandonment because locally grounded interventions are more sustainable and effective than top-down rescue efforts.
- Integrated Animal-Human Livelihood Supportmethodology: integrated_animal_human_welfareBy delivering veterinary care alongside owner education for working animals, we improve both animal welfare and family economic stability because their well-being is interdependent.
- Prevention-First Model for Animal Population Controlmethodology: prevention_over_rescueBy prioritizing free spay and neuter services and preventive care, we sustainably reduce stray animal populations because addressing overpopulation at the source is more effective and ethical than reactive rescue alone.