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ANIMAL LIGHTHOUSE RESCUE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 463954783 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · alrcares.com
revenue
$233K
expenses
$242K
net assets
$32K
employees
1
volunteers
500
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

THE RESCUE OF STRAY DOGS IN PUERTO RICO, CALLED SATOS. OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS IN NEW YORK CITY WORKS CLOSELY WITH EL FARO DE LOS ANIMALES, A NO-KILL SHELTER IN HUMACAO,PR. OUR MISSION IS TO BETTER THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ABANDONED SATOS BY TRANSPORTING THEM TO NEW YORK CITY, FINDING THEM TEMPORARY HOMES WITHIN OUR FOSTER NETWORK, MAKING SURE THEY ARE HEALTHY AND ADJUSTED, AND ULTIMATELY PLACING THEM INTO THEIR PERFECT FUREVER HOME.

profile · synthesized from sources

Animal Lighthouse Rescue Inc. rescues stray dogs, known as satos, from Puerto Rico in partnership with El Faro de Los Animales, a no-kill shelter in Humacao. The organization transports the dogs to New York City, where they are placed in foster homes, receive medical care, and are adopted into permanent homes. The organization relies on a volunteer-driven network to manage transport, foster care, and adoptions.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Manages the adoption process for rescued satos, including screening applicants, organizing adoption events, and matching dogs with permanent families.
Foster Network
Places rescued dogs in temporary foster homes in NYC to support their socialization and well-being while awaiting adoption.
Sato Rescue and Transport
Rescues stray dogs (satos) from Puerto Rico in collaboration with El Faro de Los Animales, provides medical care and sterilization, and transports them to New York City for adoption.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
    • Foster-based temporary care for rescued dogs
      Operates a foster-based model in New York City to provide temporary housing and socialization for rescued dogs, supporting their adjustment and readiness for permanent adoption.
    • Rescue and transport of stray dogs from Puerto Rico to New York City
      Conducts on-the-ground rescue operations in Puerto Rico for stray, injured, abandoned, or nursing dogs (satos), including use of tranquilizer-laced treats when necessary, followed by transportation to New York City for further care and adoption processing.
  • Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
    • Adoption and fundraising events
      Hosts dozens of annual events—including themed gatherings with cocktails, comedy, Broadway stars, and boats—to promote animal adoptions and raise funds for rescue operations.
  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
    • Dog and cat adoption program
      Manages a comprehensive adoption process for rescued dogs and cats, including application screening, meet-and-greet events, and placement into permanent homes across the New York City area and beyond.
  • Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
    • Medical and behavioral care for rescued dogs
      Provides post-rescue medical care, wellness checks, behavioral assessments, and specialized treatment—including orthopedic interventions and neonatal care—for rescued dogs upon arrival in New York City.
  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Volunteer engagement and support program
      Recruits and coordinates volunteers to assist in all stages of the rescue and adoption pipeline, including airport pickups, foster care, socialization, transportation, adoption counseling, photography, and event management.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$233K
Contributions & grants$168K72%
Program service revenue$65K28%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$242K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$62K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash$37K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$32K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • ELIZABETH ABRAMS — Board Member
  • ERIC KNAPP — Treasurer
  • Grace Traber — Secretary
  • HARRY LEFF — Chairman
  • JULIE SINAW — President
  • LISA LIPPMANN — Board Member
  • LORI SQUIRE — Board Member
  • Michael Trenk — Board Member
  • PATRICE KOVACIC — Board Member
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Camp Canine Partner — Fosters dogs for Animal Lighthouse Rescue, hosts supply drives, promotes the organization on social media, and refers clients seeking dogs.
  • Camp Canine Partner — Luxury daycare and lodging provider on the Upper West Side and partner organization that supports ALR.
  • EL FARO DE LOS ANIMALES Partner — Collaborates with ANIMAL LIGHTHOUSE RESCUE INC to rescue and care for stray dogs in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
  • El Faro de Los Animales Partner — Shelter in Puerto Rico that rescues, medically cares for, and rehabilitates dogs before ALR transports them to NYC.
  • El Faro de los Animales Partner — Collaborated with El Faro de los Animales to rescue and transport Pepa and her puppies from hurricane-affected areas to New York City for adoption.
  • El Faro de los Animales Partner — Collaborates with this no-kill shelter in Humacao, Puerto Rico, to rescue and care for stray dogs prior to transport to New York City.
  • Kate Perry Dog Training Partner — Donates financially to Animal Lighthouse Rescue and contributes dog training services to fundraising events.
  • Rescue Treats Partner — Donates profits to Animal Lighthouse Rescue when customers select the organization at checkout.
  • Sniff n Seek Partner — Organization offering barn hunting adventures for dogs in NYC and partner of ALR.
  • orthopedic specialists in New York City Partner — Consulted with orthopedic specialists in New York City to secure a custom brace for a rescued dog with a malformed leg.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Relocate with Foster Support
    methodology: rescue_and_relocate
    By rescuing stray and abandoned dogs from Puerto Rico and relocating them to New York City, we improve their welfare and chances of permanent adoption, because foster-based care enables medical and behavioral rehabilitation in a safe, home environment prior to placement.
  • Volunteer-Run Operational Model
    methodology: volunteer_run_operations
    By relying entirely on volunteer labor and decentralized contributions, we sustain rescue and adoption operations at low overhead, because distributed ownership and flexible engagement increase operational resilience and community investment.