irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $184KIN 2025, THE SSPCA PURCHASED A 26-ACRE FARM IN COOPERSTOWN NY TO TEMPORARILY BOARD LIVESTOCK AND LARGE ANIMALS THAT HAVE BEEN SEIZED DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
ASPCA Right Horse Partnership
Equine adoption program that follows ASPCA standards to increase successful horse adoptions through best practices and national collaboration
Foster Field Trip Program
Allows community members to take shelter dogs on day trips to reduce kennel stress and aid in socialization and adoption marketing
Here to Help Hotline
Confidential hotline offering assistance with farm animal care and rehoming, aimed at preventing neglect due to hardship
Kitchie’s Pet Wellness Clinic
Provides low-cost preventative veterinary care including exams, vaccinations, and flea/tick prevention for income-qualified pet owners
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
Offers subsidized spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats to income-qualified pet owners, with fees partially supported by ASPCA grants
Sparky’s Pet Food Pantry
Distributes donated pet food and supplies to community members experiencing financial hardship to help keep pets with their families
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 3 activities
- Animal shelter and adoption servicesProvides temporary housing, medical care (including spay/neuter services), and adoption placement for homeless companion animals. Operates a physical shelter and supports animal care through foster placements and adoption programs.
- Farm animal rescue and boarding facilityPurchased and operates a 26-acre farm in Cooperstown, NY for the temporary boarding of livestock and large animals seized due to abuse or neglect.
- Hardship-based farm animal support hotlineOperates the Here to Help Hotline to assist individuals with farm animal care and rehoming challenges, aiming to prevent animal cruelty caused by financial or personal hardship.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Foster care program for animalsOperates a foster program that places animals in temporary homes to increase care capacity, reduce kennel stress, and provide specialized care when needed. Includes a Foster Field Trip Program allowing community members to take shelter dogs on day trips.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Fundraising eventsHosts an annual golf tournament fundraiser in an 18-hole scramble format, featuring awards for top teams and prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive, to support organizational operations.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Horse adoption and rehoming initiativeParticipates in the ASPCA Right Horse program to increase adoption opportunities for horses and improve equine welfare outcomes.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Low-cost veterinary and wellness servicesProvides low-cost preventative veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, flea/tick preventatives, and spay/neuter surgeries for income-qualified individuals through Kitchie's Pet Wellness Clinic and a dedicated spay/neuter clinic, with pain medication included.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Pet food and supply assistance programOperates Sparky's Pet Food Pantry, distributing donated pet food and surplus supplies to the public during weekday and Saturday hours to support community members experiencing hardship.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3.10M
Contributions & grants$2.32M75%
Program service revenue$394K13%
Investment income$252K8%
Other revenue$135K
expenses
Total expenses$2.22M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.27M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.94M
Cash$430K
Investments$4.12M
Liabilities$276K
Net assets$9.67M
Liquid reserves24.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +58.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACIE HAYNES | Executive Dir. | 40 | $115K |
board members · 9
- CAROL VALENZA — Director
- CORY MOFFAT — Director
- DR TOM HUNTSMAN — Director
- GAYLORD DILLINGHAM — President
- JILL BASILE — Secretary
- KATHY CLARKSON — Vice President
- LAURIE ZIMNIEWICZ — Vice President
- MERILYN GOULD — Director
- PETER GOULD — Treasurer
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- ASPCA Funder — Provides grant funding that temporarily subsidizes cat spay/neuter fees for income-qualifying participants.
- ASPCA Partner — Partner in the ASPCA Right Horse program to increase equine adoptions.
- Benson Agency Real Estate Partner — Hole sponsor for the annual golf tournament fundraiser.
- Certified Auto Outlet, Inc. Partner — Golf cart sponsor for the annual golf tournament fundraiser.
- Chewy Partner — Partnered with Chewy to create an online wish list for needed supplies.
- Chewy.com Partner — Partnered to maintain a public wish list for in-kind donations of shelter supplies.
- DocuPet Partner — Partnership brings the National Pet Registry and HomeSafe® service to the community, offering free pet ID tags and registration.
- Five Star Subaru Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Robert B. Schlather Susquehanna SPCA Golf Tournament Fundraiser.
- Five Star Subaru Partner — Presenting sponsor of the annual golf tournament fundraiser.
- Hughson & Benson Associates Partner — Golf cart sponsor for the annual golf tournament fundraiser.
- Kevin’s Royal Ford of Cooperstown Partner — Presenting sponsor of the annual golf tournament fundraiser.
- Leatherstocking Region Federal Credit Union Partner — Hole sponsor for the annual golf tournament fundraiser.
- Morgan Stanley, Matt Sohns Partner — Golf cart sponsor for the annual golf tournament fundraiser.
- Otsego County Department of Health Partner — Partnership provides free rabies vaccines through SQSPCA clinics.
- Stretch’s Lawn & Landscape, LLC Partner — Hole sponsor for the annual golf tournament fundraiser.
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.
- Adoption Success Through Matching and Post-Placement Supportmethodology: adoption_counseling_with_supportBy using conversational counseling to match pets with compatible households and providing lifelong support after adoption, the organization improves long-term pet retention, because stronger initial matches and ongoing resources reduce the likelihood of return or surrender.
- Family Retention Through Financially Accessible Support Servicesmethodology: family_retention_supportBy offering income-targeted low-cost veterinary care and pet food assistance, the organization prevents unnecessary pet surrenders, because financial hardship is a primary driver of relinquishment and addressing it enables families to keep their pets.
- Foster-Based Sheltering to Increase Capacity and Improve Welfaremethodology: foster_based_shelteringBy utilizing foster homes instead of relying solely on physical shelter space, the organization increases its capacity to rescue animals and reduces stress for those not suited to traditional shelters, because foster environments provide more personalized, home-like care that supports better behavioral and health outcomes.
- Stress Reduction Through Environmental Enrichment and Community Engagementmethodology: day_based_stress_reductionBy reducing kennel time through short-term community-led day outings, the organization mitigates stress-related health and behavior issues in shelter dogs, because temporary removal from high-stimulus environments improves mental well-being and increases adoptability.