irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11KOver 500 successful adoptions of stray animals were finalized in 2024.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adopt a Barn Cat
Program placing feral and semi-feral cats into outdoor environments such as barns and sheds for natural rodent control, with no adoption fee
Adopt a Cat
Adoption program for cats and kittens operated at the Cortland shelter and PetSmart in DeWitt, NY, including medical care and socialization prior to adoption
Spay/Neuter Clinic
Bi-weekly low-cost spay and neuter clinics for cats and dogs in Cortland, NY, serving low-income residents and caretakers of feral and barn cat colonies
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Barn cat program for rodent controlProvides spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and FIV/FeLV-tested feral and semi-feral cats to outdoor structures such as barns and sheds for natural rodent control, supporting humane population management and community needs.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Cat and kitten adoption programOperates a cat and kitten adoption program at its Cortland shelter and at PetSmart in DeWitt, NY, adopting over 500 cats and kittens annually. All cats are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped, dewormed, and tested for FeLV/FIV prior to adoption, with a policy requiring young kittens to be adopted in pairs unless the adopter already has a young cat at home.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinicsProvides subsidized spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats, with fees ranging from $65 to $125 based on species and sex, at bi-weekly clinics in Cortland, NY, by appointment on Mondays and Saturdays. Offers add-on services including rabies and distemper vaccines, flea and ear mite treatments, microchipping, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, and other necessary medical care, primarily serving low-income residents and caretakers of barn and feral cat colonies.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer-supported operations and fosteringRelies on volunteers to support core operations including facility maintenance and cleaning at the Cortland shelter, spay/neuter clinic assistance, hosting visiting hours, facilitating adoptions, transporting cats to veterinary appointments, and participating in fundraising events. Also operates a cat fostering program to support care and socialization of cats prior to adoption.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$479K
Contributions & grants$198K41%
Program service revenue$282K59%
Investment income$290%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$438K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$178K
Cash$167K
Investments$0
Liabilities$127K
Net assets$51K
Liquid reserves4.6 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Janice Hinman — President/Treasurer
- Janice Venditte — Coordinator
- Lisa Taylor — Shelter Manager
- Susan Ficarro — Secretary
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- PetSmart Partner — Hosts CNY SNAP's cat and kitten adoption program at its DeWitt location.
- PetSmart Partner — Hosts adoptable cats and kittens at its DeWitt, NY location as part of CNY SNAP's adoption program.
- PetSmart DeWitt Partner — Hosts CNY SNAP's adoption center at its location in DeWitt, NY.
- PetSmart Dewitt Partner — Hosts a cat adoption center where CNY SNAP volunteers assist with adoptions.
- Shelter Outreach Services Partner — Collaborates with or refers to Shelter Outreach Services for additional low-cost spay/neuter clinics in the Finger Lakes region.
- info@cnysnap.org Partner — Primary contact for barn cat adoption applications and inquiries.
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.
- Feral Cat Placement for Natural Pest Controlmethodology: eco-friendly pest control through barn cat placementBy placing feral and semi-feral cats in outdoor working environments, the organization supports rodent control without chemicals because these cats naturally manage pest populations while being provided humane care and shelter.
- Low-Cost Accessibility to Prevent Overpopulationmethodology: low-cost-accessibilityBy offering low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services, the organization reduces pet overpopulation because financial barriers are removed for low-income residents and caretakers of barn and feral cats, increasing service utilization among underserved populations.
- Service Bundling to Increase Preventive Care Uptakemethodology: service-bundlingBy bundling vaccinations, parasite treatments, and microchipping with spay/neuter procedures, the organization improves overall animal health outcomes because it increases the efficiency and likelihood of comprehensive preventive care in a single visit.