irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $65KTHE GREEN LINE CLINIC WITHIN THE HSYC SHELTER OF HOPE PROVIDES SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS BROUGHT INTO THE SHELTER. IT ALSO OFFERS TWO INCOME-BASED LOW-COST SPAY AND NEUTER (LCSN) PROGRAMS, SUPPORTS OTHER AREA SHELTERS AND RESCUE GROUPS, AND PARTICIPATES IN TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR) PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY CATS. IN 2024, THE CLINIC PERFORMED 489 SHELTER ANIMAL SURGERIES, 445 LCSN COMMUNITY ANIMAL SURGERIES, 120 TNR CAT SURGERIES, AND 508 OTHER SURGERIES.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Dog Foster Program
Provides temporary home placements for dogs recovering from illness, too young for adoption, or needing respite from shelter life.
Foster to Adopt Program
Allows adopters to foster kittens not yet ready for spaying/neutering, with HSYC covering medical costs until the procedure is complete.
Green Line Clinic
Provides spay and neuter surgeries for shelter animals, community cats via TNR, and income-based low-cost services for residents and partner organizations.
Kitten Foster Program
Places underage kittens in temporary foster homes for socialization and care until they are old enough for adoption and spaying/neutering.
Silver Whiskers Program
Offers free adoption of cats over 8 years old to individuals over 60 years of age.
Stray to Stay Program
Supports individuals who find strays by providing medical care and spaying/neutering, allowing them to adopt the animal at a reduced fee.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- In-kind donation managementAccepts and manages ongoing donations of pet food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products, and enrichment items to support animal care operations.
- Shelter and veterinary staffing and operationsEmploys dedicated shelter and veterinary staff to manage daily animal care, medical treatments, clinic operations, and surgical procedures.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Animal shelter operations and adoptionsOperates an animal shelter that provides refuge for surrendered and stray animals, manages a first-come, first-served waiting list when capacity is full, and facilitates dog and cat adoptions through structured processes. Achieved a 98.9% live release rate for shelter animals in 2025.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Foster care programs for animalsOperates foster programs for underage kittens, dogs recovering from illness or surgery, and animals needing respite from the shelter environment. Provides foster volunteers with food, supplies, veterinary care, and ongoing support. Requires at least two hours of daily socialization and medical monitoring, with typical foster durations of 2–4 weeks based on age and health.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Foster-to-Adopt and Stray-to-Stay programsRuns a Foster-to-Adopt program where the organization covers spay/neuter costs and coordinates medical care before finalizing adoption. Also operates a Stray-to-Stay Program, offering full medical care including spay/neuter for stray cats and kittens fostered by individuals, who then pay only the standard adoption fee to assume ownership.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Organizational communicationsDistributes a quarterly newsletter featuring updates on organizational activities, success stories, and upcoming events.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Spay and neuter servicesProvides spay and neuter surgeries for shelter animals, operates income-based low-cost spay/neuter programs for the community, participates in trap-neuter-return (TNR) for community cats, and performs surgeries for nonprofit rescue partners. In 2024, conducted 489 shelter animal surgeries, 445 low-cost community surgeries, 120 TNR surgeries, and 508 other surgeries; in 2023, performed 462 shelter surgeries, 169 low-cost surgeries, 155 TNR surgeries, and 173 surgeries for partner rescues.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.01M
Contributions & grants$1.72M86%
Program service revenue$195K10%
Investment income$2030%
Other revenue$92K
expenses
Total expenses$565K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$335K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.98M
Cash$164K
Investments$493K
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$2.97M
Liquid reserves13.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +492.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONNIE BREWER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $75K |
board members · 7
- DEB CLANCY — BOARD MEMBER
- DR JANELLE DAVIDSON — VICE PRESIDENT
- JUDE ADAMS THROUGH AUG 2024 — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN CASTNER — TREASURER
- MACKENZIE ROBERTS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK DUPREE — PRESIDENT
- TERRANCE DONAHUE — SECRETARY
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Dr. Janelle Davidson Partner — Veterinarian and board vice president providing medical leadership and governance
- HSYC Network — Refers to the Humane Society of Yates County as the coordinating entity for the foster program and veterinary care.
- Nikki Muller Partner — Licensed veterinary technician supporting clinical operations
- Other area shelters and rescue groups Partner — Receives spay and neuter surgical support from the Green Line Clinic at HSYC Shelter of Hope.
- Spots.com Partner — Collaborates with Spots.com for recommendations on durable dog toys.
- Yates Humane Society Partner — Operates dog adoption program requiring landlord approval for renters and observed interactions between adopters and dogs.
strategies · 5
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.
- Adoption-Focused Behavioral and Compatibility Supportmethodology: behavioral_compatibility_matchingBy using mutual compatibility matching and behavioral enrichment tools, the organization increases the likelihood of successful, lasting adoptions, because aligning dog temperaments with household dynamics reduces returns and supports stable placements.
- Foster-Based Care to Improve Health and Adoption Outcomesmethodology: foster_based_careBy placing animals—especially underage kittens and those needing medical recovery—into foster homes, the organization improves developmental, behavioral, and medical outcomes compared to shelter environments, because home-based care provides individualized attention and reduces stress.
- Medical Integration in Animal Care Pathwaymethodology: integrated_animal_careBy integrating veterinary expertise into daily shelter operations and centralizing medical care for both shelter and foster animals, the organization ensures animals are healthier and more adoption-ready, because consistent clinical oversight reduces disease risk and improves long-term placement success.
- No-Kill Shelter Model with Capacity Managementmethodology: no_kill_shelter_modelBy operating as a no-kill shelter and using a waiting list for surrenders, the organization ensures lifelong care for companion animals while managing intake within physical and operational limits, because maintaining a no-kill status increases trust and promotes lasting adoptions.
- Removing Financial Barriers to Adoption and Accessmethodology: financial_access_removalBy waiving fees for long-stay cats and offering low-cost spay/neuter services on an income-based scale, the organization increases adoption rates and community participation in population control, because reducing cost barriers expands access for underserved populations and accelerates placements.