irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7KNASSAU COUNTY SPCA PET PROTECTION PROGRAM OFFERS FREE PET PROTECTION TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS THAT ENTER THE SAFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND NO LONGER HAVE TO FEAR WHAT HAPPENS TO THEIR PET. THE NASSAU COUNTY SPCA TAKES IN FAMILY PETS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE DISPLACED, SURRENDERED TO SHELTERS OR PUT DOWN. THE ORGANIZATION INCURS ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH BOARDING, VET CARE, GROOMING AND FOOD. PETS ARE SURROUNDED BY LOVING AND CARING VOLUNTEERS THAT FOSTER ENRICHMENT, REHABILITATION AND SOCIALIZING PROGRAMS IN A NON-SHELTER LIKE ENVIRONMENT. ALL FAMILY PETS ARE RETURNED TO FAMILIES UPON SECURING AND CONFIRMING A SAFE NON-THREATENING ENVIRONMENT.
- #2 $9KNASSAU COUNTY SPCA PET SAFE PROGRAM KEEPS ALL OF NASSAU COUNTY'S PETS SHELTERED AND SAFE DURING AN EMERGENCY OR NATURAL DISASTER. WHETHER IT BE A HOUSE FIRE OR A HURRICANE, THE PET SAFE PROGRAM IS EQUIPPED TO SET UP SHELTER FOR HUNDREDS OF PETS. ASIDE FROM KEEPING DISPLACED PETS SAFE, THE PROGRAM PREVENTS PET OWNERS FROM HAVING TO GIVE UP THEIR PETS WHILE RECOVERING FROM A DISASTER. THE PROGRAM'S CO-SHELTERING MODEL ALLOWS RESIDENTS AND THEIR PETS TO BE HOUSED IN THE SAME FACILITY DURING A DISASTER. UNDER THE CO-SHELTERING PROGRAM, OWNERS WILL BE HOUSED IN A SEPARATE PORTION OF THE FACILITY BUT WILL BE PROVIDED EASY AND CONTROLLED ACCESS TO THEIR PETS. CO-SHELTERING PERMITS OWNERS TO FEED, EXERCISE AND INTERACT WITH THEIR PETS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Animal Abuse Hotline
Operates a 24-hour hotline for reporting animal cruelty and neglect, serving as the primary intake for investigations by Humane Law Enforcement Officers
Animal Abuse Registry
Public registry of individuals convicted of animal cruelty in Nassau County after May 2014; maintained as a service to inform the public and prevent further abuse
Pet Protection Program
Provides free pet protection for victims of domestic violence by sheltering and caring for their pets while they access safety services; includes veterinary care, grooming, and return upon safe reunification
Pet Safe Program
Shelters pets during emergencies or natural disasters using a co-sheltering model that allows pet owners to stay nearby and care for their animals
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 5 activities
- Deliver emergency disaster response for animalsProvides emergency shelter and care for pets during natural disasters and emergencies through the Pet Safe Program, using a co-sheltering model that allows displaced pet owners to stay with their pets in the same facility.
- Operate Furever & Ever Program for legacy pet careProvides care and rehoming for pets of individuals who make a charitable bequest to the organization through the Furever & Ever Program.
- Provide pet safety services for domestic violence survivorsPartners with Safe Center LI to provide free sheltering and care for pets of domestic violence survivors, covering all costs for boarding, veterinary care, grooming, food, and enrichment, and returning pets when a safe environment is confirmed.
- Provide shelter, rehabilitation, and adoption servicesShelters, cares for, rehabilitates, and places homeless, abused, and needy animals into permanent homes, utilizing foster families as expert matchmakers to improve adoption outcomes.
- Rescue and care for abused and neglected animalsRescues thousands of animals annually from abuse, neglect, hoarding, dog fighting operations, and puppy mills, providing immediate life-saving care, urgent medical treatment, and rehabilitation.
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Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 4 activities
- Enforce animal protection laws through Humane Law Enforcement OfficersEmploys volunteer Humane Law Enforcement Officers who investigate animal cruelty, conduct rescues, enforce animal protection laws, and have authority to make arrests.
- Maintain Nassau County Animal Abuse RegistryHosts and maintains the Nassau County Animal Abuse Registry as a public service, receiving and publishing conviction data for individuals found guilty of animal cruelty since May 2014.
- Operate 24-hour animal abuse hotlineOperates Nassau County's only 24-hour animal abuse hotline to receive reports of animal cruelty and coordinate response efforts.
- Operate reward program for animal cruelty tipsOffers rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in animal cruelty or dog fighting offenses.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Administer humane education programsOffers BOCES-approved humane education programs for elementary school students in grades 3 and 4, as well as broader educational initiatives aimed at preventing animal cruelty.
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Advocate for animal protection legislationAdvocates for laws that enhance animal welfare and public safety, such as legislation to track dogs with a history of attacking animals to prevent future incidents.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in animal welfare missionRelies on volunteers who contribute time, skills, and compassion to support animal care, rescue, and adoption efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$226K
Contributions & grants$226K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4010%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$248K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$73K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$238K
Cash$234K
Investments$0
Liabilities$41K
Net assets$198K
Liquid reserves11.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +45.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA MORA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $73K |
board members · 5
- BRIAN WASSERMAN — TREASURER
- GARY ROGERS — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY WEINER — DIRECTOR
- MARK FISCHLER — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW ROPER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- ASPCA Network — Clarifies it is not part of the ASPCA but operates independently as a local SPCA.
- American Red Cross Partner — Collaborates with NC SPCA's Disaster Response Program to shelter pets and their owners during disasters.
- Benny's Law Government — Advocates for and implements policies related to dog safety and owner accountability under Benny's Law.
- Marcum Workplace Challenge Partner — Workplace giving partner supporting the Nassau County SPCA.
- Maria Mora Partner — Point of contact for legacy giving discussions at Nassau County SPCA.
- Nassau County Government — Primary geographic and operational jurisdiction for animal protection services.
- Nassau County Police Department Government — Receives animal cruelty conviction data from offenders and transmits it to the Nassau County SPCA for registry publication.
- PetSmart Charities Partner — Corporate sponsor supporting the Nassau County SPCA's programs.
- Safe Center LI Partner — Partnership to provide pet safety services for survivors of domestic violence.
- The Safe Center of Long Island Partner — Collaborates with the Nassau County SPCA to provide pet protection for domestic violence victims entering their shelter.
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.
- Co-Sheltering and Foster-Based Care to Preserve Human-Animal Bondsmethodology: co_shelteringBy sheltering pets in non-institutional environments—either through foster care or co-sheltering with owners during crises—the organization increases animal well-being and adoption rates while preventing surrender, because stable, enriched environments and maintained human-animal bonds improve behavioral and health outcomes.
- Incentivized Reporting and Community Engagementmethodology: incentivized_reportingBy offering financial rewards for reporting cruelty and actively engaging the community through volunteerism, the organization expands its enforcement reach and prevention capacity, because public participation multiplies detection and deters abuse through collective responsibility.
- Law Enforcement-Based Animal Protectionmethodology: law-enforcement-based-animal-protectionBy combining peace officer authority with rescue operations and community education, the organization prevents and responds to animal cruelty more effectively than reactive models, because enforcement power enables deterrence, immediate intervention, and legal accountability.
- Prevention Through Transparency and Accountabilitymethodology: prevention-through-transparencyBy maintaining and enforcing public animal abuse registries and requiring disclosure of dangerous animals, the organization prevents repeat offenses and new acquisitions by known abusers, because transparency creates community-level deterrence and systemic accountability.
- Systemic Prevention Through Donor-Driven Programs and Legacy Planningmethodology: prevention-through-interventionBy integrating legacy giving with pet estate planning and funding prevention programs through memorial donations, the organization secures sustainable resources and addresses root causes of animal vulnerability, because long-term financial mechanisms enable proactive care and systemic change beyond crisis response.