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Brooklyn Animal Action Inc
Brooklyn, NY · EIN 271454911 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · brooklynanimalaction.org
revenue
$428K
expenses
$461K
net assets
$-97K
employees
0
volunteers
8
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

BROOKLYN ANIMAL ACTION IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER TEAM WHO HELP RESCUE, SPAY/NEUTER AND REHOME BROOKLYNS ANIMALS IN NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Brooklyn Animal Action is an all-volunteer nonprofit founded in 2010 that rescues, spays/neuters, and rehomes cats and some dogs in New York City. The organization focuses on Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs for feral cats, foster-based adoptions, and community education to reduce animal homelessness. They operate without a physical shelter, relying on a network of volunteers and foster homes.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Services
Facilitates adoptions through screening, reference checks, and home coordination; promotes adoption of senior, special needs, and FIV+ cats
Community Outreach and Education
Provides resources and guidance on rehoming, pet retention, and no-kill alternatives; advocates against abandonment and euthanasia
Foster Program
Volunteer-driven foster network that provides temporary housing, medical care, and socialization for rescued cats and kittens prior to adoption
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
Spays and neuters feral cats and returns them to managed colonies to humanely control overpopulation; includes recovery space coordination and transport logistics
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 3 activities
    • Animal rescue, medical care, and rehoming
      Rescues cats in Brooklyn and New York City, provides comprehensive medical care including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, FIV/FELV testing, microchipping, and arranges transport for veterinary services. The organization rehomes animals through adoption or foster-to-adopt programs and has found homes for thousands of cats since 2010.
    • Foster program support and management
      Operates a foster program that expands care capacity for rescued cats, provides foster volunteers with a guidebook and informational video, covers all veterinary expenses for sick or injured foster animals, and offers documentation to support tax deductions for out-of-pocket fostering expenses.
    • Ongoing care for cats at PetSmart location
      Provides daily care including feeding, cleaning, and socialization for cats housed at the PetSmart Store on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn.
  • Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
    • Adoption facilitation and screening
      Facilitates pet adoptions through a structured screening process that includes virtual home visits to assess pet safety, such as window security and presence of toxic plants, and hosts regular adoption events at PetSmart in Brooklyn every other Saturday.
  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
    • Community outreach and resource provision
      Conducts community outreach and education on animal welfare, provides information and support services for animal rescue, offers guidance for rehoming cats and strays, and maintains a publicly accessible list of local animal organizations and veterinary clinics.
  • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
    • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for feral cats
      Conducts Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) initiatives for feral cats in Brooklyn, including spaying and neutering hundreds of cats since 2010, to support population control and animal welfare.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$428K
Contributions & grants$423K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$461K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$103K
Net assets$-97K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Belinda Cooper — President
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • ASPCA Partner — Partners with the ASPCA to transport cats to spay/neuter services and veterinary care.
  • ASPCA Partner — References ASPCA's list of toxic and non-toxic plants as part of their home safety guidance for adopters.
  • ActBlue Partner — Platform used to process recurring donations prior to 2021
  • Adopt-a-Pet.com Partner — Partners with Adopt-a-Pet.com to power pet adoption listings and expand visibility of available animals.
  • Best Friends Animal Society Partner — Directs individuals to Best Friends Animal Society for rehoming guidance and resources.
  • Brooklyn Animal Action Network — All-volunteer organization operating within New York City's animal welfare ecosystem
  • Claire Partner — Volunteer rescuer who responds to animal emergencies.
  • Mobilization for Justice Partner — References Mobilization for Justice’s guide on keeping pets in NYC apartments, including use of the Pet Law.
  • PetSmart Partner — Hosts Brooklyn Animal Action's cat and kitten adoption events at its retail location in Brooklyn.
  • PetSmart Partner — Houses cats at the PetSmart Store on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn for adoption and care.
  • Petfinder Partner — Lists adoptable animals on Petfinder to expand visibility and adoption opportunities.
  • Tara Partner — Volunteer rescuer who responds to animal emergencies.
  • Tim Partner — Volunteer rescuer who responds to animal emergencies.
  • Urban Resource Institute’s People and Animals Living Safely (URIPALS) Partner — Refers individuals experiencing domestic violence to URIPALS for pet safety resources.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts an informational fostering video created by a volunteer foster.
  • adoptapet.com Partner — Partners with adoptapet.com to feature adoptable pets and facilitate matches with potential adopters.
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.

  • Integrated Animal Welfare Approach Combining Rescue, TNR, and Education
    methodology: integrated_animal_welfare
    By combining direct animal rescue and rehoming with trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs and community education, we improve long-term urban animal outcomes, because addressing both immediate welfare and population dynamics reduces suffering at scale.
  • Network-Based Rescue Model with Community Empowerment
    methodology: network_based_rescue
    By operating as a volunteer-powered network rather than a physical shelter and equipping community members with resources and education, we increase animal rescue and rehoming capacity without infrastructure costs, because decentralized action enables scalable, localized responses to animal needs.
  • Targeted Adoption Outreach for Underserved Populations
    methodology: targeted_adoption_outreach
    By focusing adoption campaigns on stigmatized or overlooked animals—such as senior cats, black cats, and FIV+ cats—we increase placement success, because addressing biases and highlighting adoptable traits improves public perception and match rates.