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Give Me Shelter Project Inc
Flushing, NY · EIN 453207025 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · givemeshelterproject.org
revenue
$302K
expenses
$242K
net assets
$169K
employees
0
volunteers
40
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

Nonprofit animal rescue, education, and advocacy group elevating societal value of animal life. Activities include rescue & placement of unwanted animals, medical care, trap-neuter-return, adoption,collaboration with individuals & other animal welfare groups and the educaiton of the public.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit animal rescue organization based in New York focused on saving cats, particularly those deemed "supposedly unadoptable" due to age, shyness, or medical conditions. The group operates through a foster network rather than a physical shelter, providing full veterinary care including spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and microchipping prior to adoption. It promotes trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs and public education on responsible pet ownership, lifetime commitment, and emergency planning for pets.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Rescues cats and places them in adoptive homes after full veterinary care, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, FIV/FeLV testing, and microchipping. Conducts home visits and provides post-adoption support.
Conner’s Cause for Supposedly Unadoptable Cats (SUN Cats)
Initiative focused on finding homes for shy, senior, handicapped, or behaviorally complex cats that are often overlooked in shelters. Includes public education and outreach to shift perceptions about adoptability.
Emergency Directives for Pet Care
Educational program advising pet owners on advance planning for pets in case of hospitalization, disability, or death, to prevent animals from ending up in kill shelters.
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) Advocacy and Education
Promotes humane population control of feral cats through TNR, including public education, collaboration with Neighborhood Cats, and encouraging participation in TNR workshops.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 3 activities
    • Animal rescue and adoption services
      Rescues unwanted, abandoned, and neglected cats from dire situations including hoarding cases, medical emergencies, and evictions; provides shelter, veterinary care, and behavioral rehabilitation; and places them into permanent adoptive homes. The organization has rescued dozens of cats in documented cases, including 80 severely neglected cats over six weeks and individual emergency rescues requiring hospitalization and surgery.
    • Conner's Cause initiative for unadoptable cats
      Operates Conner's Cause, a program dedicated to finding loving homes for supposedly unadoptable cats (SUN cats), including semi-feral, behaviorally challenged, or otherwise hard-to-place animals in shelters and rescue groups.
    • In-person cat adoption events and outreach
      Hosts regular in-person adoption events at PetSmart in New Hyde Park, where adoptable cats are displayed and made available for public viewing and adoption. These events support placement of rescued and rehabilitated cats into permanent homes.
  • Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
    • BUDDY UP community support program
      Operates the BUDDY UP program to support individuals living alone by pairing them with volunteer buddies for daily text-based check-ins. Maintains a database to coordinate these connections and matches participants with volunteers when personal networks are unavailable.
  • Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
    • Public education and advocacy for pet emergency planning
      Conducts public education campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of emergency planning for pet care, using real-life cases such as Simon the cat who survived after his owner’s death. References documented cases from shelter “daily kill lists” to highlight risks faced by pets when owners lack contingency plans.
  • Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
    • Solar panel referral program for fundraising
      Participates in a solar panel referral program by promoting installations through Venture Solar, generating donations for the organization based on customer sign-ups.
  • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
    • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs for community cats
      Conducts Trap-Neuter-Return initiatives to humanely manage feral cat populations by trapping, neutering, vaccinating, and returning cats to their colonies. Socializable kittens and friendly adult cats are removed for foster care and adoption. The program includes medical care and long-term colony management.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Public service announcement for cat adoption
      Produced and aired a public service announcement on WABC-TV (Channel 7) in New York to promote cat adoption and increase visibility for adoptable animals.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$302K
Contributions & grants$271K90%
Program service revenue$12K4%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$242K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$206K
Cash$138K
Investments$68K
Liabilities$37K
Net assets$169K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • Debra Wantuch — President
  • Heather Mancuso — Vice President
  • Michele DeBono — Secretary
  • Susan Sharf — Treasurer
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Adopt-a-Pet.com Partner — Partner platform for listing and promoting adoptable cats.
  • All About Spay Neuter, Inc Partner — Lists All About Spay Neuter, Inc as a resource specializing in spay/neuter and TNR education and support.
  • Alley Cat Allies Partner — Lists Alley Cat Allies as a partner organization specializing in spay/neuter and TNR advocacy and resources.
  • Amazon Partner — Platform used to sell the book "Kitten Haven 2020" to raise funds for the organization.
  • American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Partner — Shares ASPCA's disaster preparedness resources for pet owners.
  • Animal Planet Partner — Referenced as a source of educational content used in training adopters of feral cats.
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency Partner — References Ready.gov, a FEMA-affiliated site, for disaster preparedness information involving pets.
  • Great Neck Animal Hospital Partner — Provides veterinary care services to animals rescued by Give Me Shelter Project, Inc.
  • Humane Society of the United States Partner — References Humane Society resources on pets in disasters as part of emergency education efforts.
  • Maddie’s Fund Funder — Provided support for the Conner's Cause initiative.
  • NYC Feral Cat Initiative Partner — Lists NYC Feral Cat Initiative as a partner organization specializing in spay/neuter and TNR services.
  • Neighborhood Cats Partner — Collaborates with Neighborhood Cats by promoting their TNR workshops and resources for feral cat care.
  • Other animal welfare groups Partner — Collaborates with other animal welfare organizations to support rescue and placement activities.
  • PetSmart Partner — Partners with PetSmart to house and showcase adoptable cats at its New Hyde Park location.
  • Petfinder Partner — Partner platform for listing and promoting adoptable cats.
  • RedRover Partner — Shares resources from RedRover's pet disaster preparedness website as part of emergency planning guidance.
  • Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter Partner — Partner agency that took possession of 40 cats from the New Hyde Park hoarder house case.
  • Venture Solar Partner — Partner company through which solar panel referrals generate donations for Give Me Shelter Project.
  • Volunteer Partner — Volunteers provide critical field support, including reporting and rescuing injured animals.
  • givemeshelterproject@gmail.com Partner — Contact email used to coordinate participation in the BUDDY UP program
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.

  • Each Animal Counts
    methodology: each_animal_counts
    By treating every individual animal as inherently valuable, the organization increases successful rescues and adoptions of marginalized animals because this belief drives personalized care, challenges assumptions about adoptability, and motivates rehabilitation even in severe cases.
  • Foster-Based Rehabilitation with Trust-Centered Socialization
    methodology: trust-based_socialization
    By using a foster-based model combined with trust-building acclimation techniques, the organization transforms feral and semi-feral cats into adoptable companions because extended, home-based care enables behavioral rehabilitation that shelters cannot provide.
  • Preventive Systems to Disrupt Animal Hoarding and Abandonment
    methodology: preventive_check-in_system
    By implementing daily check-in systems and promoting long-term emergency planning for pets, the organization prevents animal neglect and hoarding crises because early monitoring and future guardianship planning ensure continuity of care during owner vulnerability.
  • Reframing Adoptability Through Advocacy
    methodology: public_perception_shift
    By actively redefining public perceptions of "unadoptable" cats—particularly feral, elderly, or behaviorally complex animals—the organization increases adoption rates and reduces euthanasia because advocacy and education dismantle stigma and reveal companion potential.