irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $5KENRICHMENT AND PLAY YARD EXPENSE SUPPORT. PROVIDED ENRICHMENT SUPPORT FOR OVER 1,000 ANIMALS, INCLUDING THE INTAKE FOR APPROXIMATELY 2,100 DOGS.
- #2 $2KANIMAL ADOPTION AND SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERY SUPPORT. IN 2020, VSAS PERFORMED APPROXIMATELY 270 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES THROUGH THEIR NO COST VOUCHER PROGRAM. APPROXIMATELY 540 ADOPTIONS WERE MADE THROUGH THE SENIORS TO SENIORS PROGRAM.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Enrichment and Play Yard Support
Provides enrichment items and play yard maintenance for over 1,000 shelter animals, including approximately 2,100 dogs taken into care annually
Seniors to Seniors Adoption Program
Facilitates pet adoptions between senior citizens and senior shelter animals; supported approximately 540 adoptions in 2020
Spay and Neuter Surgery Support
Offers no-cost spay/neuter surgery vouchers; performed approximately 270 surgeries in 2020
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 4 activities
- Annual "The Fast & The Furriest" community eventHosts an annual community event featuring a 10K and 5K race, kids’ race, dog walk, free vaccination clinic, pet festival, live music, food trucks, vendors, and pet contests; the 2026 edition is scheduled for June 6 and relies on volunteer support for operations.
- Annual golf tournament fundraising eventOrganizes the recurring Drew Perry Invitational Golf Tournament as a major fundraising initiative to support veterinary care and other needs for pets in need.
- Community fundraising events and third-party campaignsEngages individuals and groups in organizing third-party fundraising events such as community races, pet contests, and donation drives, which generate financial support for homeless, injured, and neglected animals at the shelter.
- Roc Top Pet Contest and calendar fundraiserProduces and promotes the annual Roc Top Pet Contest, which raised $36,000 in 2026 and a cumulative $225,000 over six years, and sells a related annual calendar featuring contest-winning pets to support shelter animals.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Animal care and enrichment at Verona Street Animal ShelterProvided enrichment and play yard expense support for over 1,000 animals and facilitated the intake of approximately 2,100 dogs at the Verona Street Animal Shelter.
- Donation and sponsorship programsAccepts monetary gifts and item donations from a public wish list to support animal care at the shelter and offers a sponsorship program to cover adoption fees on a monthly or annual basis.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 2 activities
- Free vaccination and microchipping clinicProvides free rabies and DAPP vaccinations and microchipping services for dogs through clinics hosted during community events like "The Fast & The Furriest."
- Spay/neuter services and pet adoption supportSupported approximately 270 no-cost spay/neuter surgeries and facilitated 540 pet adoptions through the Seniors to Seniors program.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Foster care program for shelter petsOperates a foster care program that provides no-cost support to individuals fostering shelter animals, thereby increasing the capacity of the Verona Street Animal Shelter.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Veterinary and adoption support servicesProvides veterinary care, spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, and other medical services for adopted animals, along with fee-waived adoptions through the Seniors-For-Seniors program for older adults adopting senior pets.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement programOffers volunteer opportunities in direct animal care, administrative support, and event operations at the shelter and during community events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$231K
Contributions & grants$243K105%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2050%
Other revenue$-12K
expenses
Total expenses$212K
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$558K
Cash$553K
Investments$0
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$538K
Liquid reserves31.3 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 7
- AMY WARNER — DIRECTOR
- ANGELA KREZMER — TREASURER
- CHRIS FITZGERALD — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER BROWN — PRESIDENT
- LEANNE FISHER — SECRETARY
- MICHAEL C HOLVEY JR — VICE PRESIDENT
- PERRY DUCKLES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- City of Rochester Partner — Collaborates on volunteer recruitment and management through the Department of Recreation and Human Services.
- City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Human Services Partner — Collaborates on pet adoption outreach, as indicated by shared application links for adoptable animals.
- Drew Perry Landscape Partner — Organizes and hosts the annual golf tournament to benefit the organization.
- GoPhotoContest Partner — Platform partner for hosting the Roc Top Pet Contest online.
- Pet Supplies Plus Partner — Presents pet contests at The Fast & The Furriest® event.
- Rochester Animal Services Partner — Collaborates on animal adoptions, medical evaluations, foster programs, and donation management.
- Rochester Animal Services Partner — Collaborates on the pet adoption process, including applicant screening and counseling.
- Rochester Animal Services Partner — Collaborates to promote pet adoptions through shared resources and public outreach.
- Rochester Animal Services Partner — Partner organization supported through resource provision for animal care, sterilization, and adoption programs.
- Rochester Animal Services Partner — Primary partner organization; VSAS provides resources to support RAS's animal care and control services.
- Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner — Presents the free vaccination clinic at The Fast & The Furriest® event.
- local brewery Partner — Collaborates with local breweries for pet-friendly fundraising events such as Yappy Hour.
- local café Partner — Partners with local cafés for pet-friendly fundraising events such as Yappy Hour.
- local photographer Partner — Teams up with local photographers to offer pet portrait sessions in exchange for donations.
- pet store Partner — Collaborates with pet stores to host donation-based dog wash events.
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.
- Foster-Based Capacity Expansionmethodology: foster-based shelter expansionBy utilizing foster care as an extension of the physical shelter, we increase the number of animals that can be served, because freeing up space in the facility allows for greater intake and reduces strain on municipal animal services.
- Individualized Animal Assessment for Adoptionmethodology: individualized pet assessmentBy assessing and describing adoptable dogs based on individual personality rather than breed appearance, we improve adoption outcomes because accurate, positive portrayals reduce stigma and support better pet-owner matches.
- Medical Readiness as a Pathway to Successful Adoptionmethodology: medical-readiness-for-adoptionBy ensuring animals are medically evaluated and treated prior to adoption, we increase the likelihood of successful, lasting placements because healthy animals experience fewer post-adoption complications and stronger human-animal bonds.