named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Rescues cats and dogs from animal control centers, high-kill shelters, and owner surrenders; provides medical care, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and adoption services through a physical center and mobile adoption van
LemonARF
Kid-powered fundraising initiative where children run lemonade stands to raise money for ARF’s rescue and adoption programs
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter and Vaccine Clinics
Provides affordable spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations to the public to reduce pet overpopulation
Mobile Adoption Van
Travels to communities across Long Island to host off-site adoption events and increase visibility for adoptable animals
Operation Cat (TNR)
Trap-Neuter-Return program to humanely reduce populations of feral and stray cats in the community
PUP (People United with Pets)
Supports people in crisis by helping them care for their pets, preventing surrender due to temporary hardship
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Animal Adoption Services 2 activities
- Operating a pet surrender program with fee-based supportOperates a pet surrender program with a $250 fee to support care costs while finding new homes for surrendered animals.
- Rescue, medical care, and adoption placement for cats and dogsRescues cats and dogs from animal control centers, high-kill shelters, and surrendering owners; provides comprehensive medical care including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, flea/tick prevention, and heartworm prevention, along with humane care, socialization, and adoption services through the ARF Adoption Center in East Hampton.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Fundraising through annual and community eventsHosts the annual Bow Wow Meow Ball and organizes LemonARF, a kid-powered initiative where children host lemonade stands, to raise funds supporting the rescue, care, and adoption of over 1,000 animals annually.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Hosting off-site adoption eventsBrings cats and dogs available for adoption to public events to promote and facilitate successful adoptions.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Operation of mobile adoption unitOperates a Mobile Adoption Unit that transports rescue dogs and cats to adoption events across the Hamptons, Long Island, and surrounding communities; has been active for 14 years to increase visibility and promote adoptions.
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Providing dog training and socialization servicesOffers dog training and socialization classes to improve behavior and support successful adoption outcomes.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fundraising for capital needs (Mobile Adoption Van)Is actively fundraising $400,000 for the purchase of a new Mobile Adoption Van, having already raised $200,000 toward the goal.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.44M
Contributions & grants$5.83M90%
Program service revenue$207K3%
Investment income$370K6%
Other revenue$37K
expenses
Total expenses$5.04M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$2.80M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$29.91M
Cash$1.63M
Investments$4.24M
Liabilities$1.44M
Net assets$28.46M
Liquid reserves13.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +41.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Nichols | Executive Dir. | 40 | $232K |
| Kristina Curatolo | Chief Dev. Officer | 40 | $211K |
board members · 23
- Alex Papachristidis — Trustee
- Amy Sullivan — Trustee
- Barbara Slifka — Sec. Emerita
- Barbara Washkowitz — Vice President
- Christina Macdonald — Trustee
- Dale Ellen Leff — Trustee
- Danielle Pluthero — Trustee
- Elizabeth Mellgard Nelson — Trustee
- Ellen Scarborough — Trustee
- Gordon H Hoppe — Trustee
- Guenther E Greiner — Trustee
- Isabelle Trapnell Marino — Trustee
- Jay Kuhlman DVM — Vice President
- Katharine Rayner — Executive VP
- Lisa McCarthy — Past President
- Michael Franzino — President
- Michele Backman — Secretary
- Nicole Liebman DVM — Trustee
- Paulo Baia — Treasurer
- Robert Liberman — Trustee
- Robert Russell — Trustee
- Sandra Powers — Trustee
- Shahab Karmely — Trustee
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Animal Rescue Flights Partner — Lisa McCarthy and her husband participated in flight missions to support animal rescue operations, indicating operational collaboration.
- Everyday Elegance Partner — Collaborates with ARF Board member Alex Papachristidis to enhance the decor and guest experience at the Bow Wow Meow Ball.
- Humane Society of Vero Beach Partner — Lisa McCarthy serves as Vice President, indicating organizational alignment and shared leadership in animal welfare.
- Kimberly Nichols Partner — Executive Director and CEO of ARF Hamptons, quoted as a representative of the organization.
- Lisa McCarthy Partner — Honored with the Champion of Animals award for her extraordinary impact on ARF and lifelong compassion for animals.
- SoulCycle Partner — Collaborates with ARF on charity fitness events to raise funds and awareness for animal rescue and adoption.
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 Screeningmethodology: comprehensive_adoption_screeningBy implementing a multi-step adoption screening process that includes veterinary verification, meet-and-greets, and landlord approval, ARF ensures long-term compatibility between animals and adoptive families, because thorough vetting reduces return rates and supports stable, lasting adoptions.
- Foster-Based Care Modelmethodology: foster-based_careBy placing animals in foster homes rather than shelters, ARF provides individualized, nurturing environments that support physical and emotional well-being, because temporary home settings reduce stress, allow for better behavioral assessment, and improve readiness for permanent adoption.
- Medical and Behavioral Preparation for Adoptionmethodology: medical_and_behavioral_preparation_for_adoptionBy providing comprehensive medical and behavioral care before adoption, ARF ensures animals are healthy and well-socialized, which increases successful placement outcomes, because adopters are more likely to succeed when animals are physically ready and behaviorally compatible with their new homes.
- Positive Reinforcement Training for Adoption Successmethodology: positive_reinforcement_trainingBy using humane, positive reinforcement training methods, ARF improves dogs' behavior and confidence, which increases their chances of successful adoption and strengthens the human-animal bond, because animals that are well-socialized and behaviorally stable are more likely to be adopted and retained.