irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $556KVETERINARY CLINIC: OUR AFFORDABLE ON-SITE CLINIC PROVIDES EXAMS, VACCINATIONS, SPAY/NEUTER, MICROCHIPPING, AND HEARTWORM TESTING, SERVING SHELTER ANIMALS AND THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, THE CLINIC PERFORMED 2337 EXAMS AND 856 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES. PLUS 637 ADDITIONAL FERAL CAT SPAY/NEUTERS WERE PERFORMED UNDER THEIR ADVO-CAT TNR PROGRAM.
- #2 $81KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH: OUR OUTREACH EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP, SPAYING/NEUTERING, AND ANIMAL WELFARE. IN ADDITION, OUR PET PANTRY SUPPORTS FAMILIES AND FERAL CAT CARETAKERS WITH PET FOOD, HELPING KEEP PETS WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND PROMOTING HUMANE POPULATION CONTROL. IN 2024, WE ENGAGED 250 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING 7,630 HOURS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Outreach
Educates the public on responsible pet ownership, spay/neuter, and animal welfare; includes a pet pantry that distributes food to families and feral cat caretakers
Dog Day Out
Allows community members to take shelter dogs out for the day to provide enrichment and increase visibility for adoption
Foster Program
Places shelter animals in temporary homes to reduce shelter stress, provide specialized care, and free space for new intakes; shelter covers all medical costs
Training & Behavior
Offers one-on-one training plans, enrichment, and playgroups for shelter dogs to improve adoptability and well-being, in partnership with Dogs Playing for Life
Veterinary Clinic
Provides low-cost exams, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, microchipping, and heartworm testing for shelter and community animals, including feral cats through the AdvO-Cat TNR program
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 3 activities
- Low-cost veterinary clinic servicesOperates an in-house low-cost veterinary clinic offering medical evaluations, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, microchipping, dental health services, and pharmaceutical support for shelter and community animals. In 2024, performed 2,337 veterinary exams and 856 spay/neuter surgeries through the clinic.
- Mobile spay/neuter clinic operationsOperates a mobile clinic that delivers low-cost spay and neuter services across Long Island. Conducted 2,714 spay/neuter surgeries via the mobile unit in 2020.
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for feral catsProvides Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services and public education to manage the local feral cat population humanely. Performed 637 feral cat spay/neuter surgeries through the AdvO-Cat TNR program in 2024.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 3 activities
- Operation of a no-kill animal shelterOperates as a no-kill shelter serving the Township of Southampton, providing refuge and care for animals until adoption or placement.
- Pet sponsorship programOffers a sponsorship program that covers care costs for individual rescue pets awaiting adoption, enabling supporters to contribute directly to an animal’s well-being.
- Rescue and relocation of dogs from high-risk environmentsRescues dogs from kill shelters and dire situations across the United States and the Caribbean, bringing them to safety for rehabilitation and adoption.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 2 activities
- Adoption promotion and off-site eventsHosts recurring off-site adoption events including a summer Sunday adoptathon series with Little Lucy’s Pet boutique, Petco in Bridgehampton, and other community locations to increase visibility and adoption rates for shelter animals.
- Foster care program for shelter animalsOperates a foster program that provides temporary home-based care for animals needing socialization, medical recovery, or end-of-life comfort, freeing up shelter space for other animals in need.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Dog Day Out volunteer programRuns a Dog Day Out program allowing volunteers to take shelter dogs out for temporary community outings to provide enrichment and socialization.
- Volunteer engagement programOffers volunteer opportunities in dog walking, cat socialization, laundry assistance, and event support. Engaged 250 volunteers contributing 7,630 hours in 2024, 200 volunteers contributing 3,800 hours in 2023, and 130 volunteers contributing 3,118 hours in 2020.
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Animal companionship outreachProvides animal companionship visits to workplaces and events to promote joy, calm, and positive human-animal interactions.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Annual fundraising eventsHosts annual community fundraising events including Barkerton, a garden party-style event at the Southampton Inn featuring a pet costume contest, and a community event offering dog washes, car washes, nail trims, raffles, and food trucks.
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Corporate Sponsorship Programs 1 activity
- Community retail and event partnerships for fundraisingBenefits from third-party fundraising events such as Plesser’s Charity Golf Outing, the Hamptons Concours d'Elegance, and a retail partnership with Vince in East Hampton where 10% of sales are donated to support SASF.
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Dog training and behavior enrichment programDevelops individualized training plans and conducts daily playgroups to socialize shelter dogs, reduce kennel stress, and improve adoptability. Offers one-on-one training sessions, puppy courses, and free downloadable training resources for the public.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Humane education and public outreachDelivers humane education programs to promote kindness toward animals and inform the public about responsible pet ownership and SASF’s role in the community. Provides public resources on pet care, safety, emergencies, lost pet protocols, and local veterinary services.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Lost and found pet coordinationProvides contact support and direct coordination with the public and local animal control to assist with lost or found pets.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.18M
Contributions & grants$2.03M64%
Program service revenue$597K19%
Investment income$482K15%
Other revenue$76K
expenses
Total expenses$3.03M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$1.86M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.61M
Cash$1.06M
Investments$8.88M
Liabilities$103K
Net assets$11.51M
Liquid reserves39.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +37.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BEATRIX PARASH | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $137K |
| ANTHONY SABIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $126K |
| TERESA MEEKINS | VETERINARIAN | 22 | $108K |
board members · 7
- BRIGID FITZGERALD - OFF 1224 — DIRECTOR
- JOSH FOX — DIRECTOR
- LAURA WYNNE — DIRECTOR
- RENEE SCHLATHER — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE BULGER — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN ALLEN — CHAIRWOMAN, EMERITUS
- WILLIAM MATUSKA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Dogs Playing for Life Partner — Collaborates with SASF to implement playgroups that enhance dog well-being and support behavioral training.
- Jackson Galaxy Project Partner — Collaborates on the Cat Pawsitive program to improve cat behavior and increase adoption rates.
- Jen Partner — Staff contact for volunteer inquiries and support.
- Little Lucy's Pet boutique Partner — Hosts joint summer Sunday adoption events with SASF to showcase adoptable dogs.
- Little Lucy’s Pet boutique Partner — Collaborates with SASF to host off-site adoptable dog events during summer Sundays.
- Little Lucy’s Pet boutique Partner — Hosts SASF’s Summer Adoptathon series, providing space for off-site pet adoption outreach.
- Plesser’s Charity Foundation Partner — Selected SASF as the beneficiary of its 9th Annual Charity Golf Outing, raising funds for the organization.
- RAND Luxury Partner — Luxury event producer that organizes the Hamptons Concours d'Elegance benefiting SASF.
- RAND Luxury Partner — Produces the annual Hamptons Concours d'Elegance event benefiting SASF.
- Shelterluv Partner — Uses Shelterluv's platform for foster and dog day out applications.
- Southampton Animal Control Partner — Collaborates with SASF to assist in reuniting lost and found pets with their owners.
- Southampton Animal Control Partner — Coordinates with animal control for lost and found pet reporting and intake
- Southampton Animal Shelter Partner — Primary service provider for animal sheltering in the Township of Southampton.
- Southampton Inn Partner — Hosts the Barkerton fundraising event in partnership with SASF.
- Southampton Town Government — Former operator of the municipal animal shelter; SASF was formed after the Town eliminated the shelter.
- Vince Partner — Retail partner that donates 10% of sales from a designated shopping day to SASF.
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.
- Behavioral Enrichment to Improve Adoptabilitymethodology: behavioral_enrichment_adoptabilityBy using structured socialization, playgroups, training, and environmental enrichment, the organization improves animals' mental and physical well-being, reducing stress and problematic behaviors, because these interventions make animals more adoptable and decrease length of stay in the shelter.
- Home-Based Fostering for Socialization and Adoption Readinessmethodology: foster_based_socializationBy placing animals in temporary home-based foster care, the organization helps them adjust to domestic life and form human bonds, because this transition reduces shelter stress and increases their chances of successful adoption by simulating real-world living conditions.
- No-Kill Open-Admission Modelmethodology: no_kill_open_admissionBy operating as an open-admission, no-kill shelter, the organization ensures all animals are cared for regardless of health or behavior, because preserving animal life is a core principle that increases trust, encourages surrenders over abandonment, and supports long-term adoption success.
- Pet Retention Through Material and Medical Supportmethodology: pet_retention_supportBy providing affordable veterinary care, subsidized spay/neuter services, and pet food through a pet pantry, the organization prevents unnecessary surrenders, because financial and medical barriers are key drivers of relinquishment, and addressing them enables families to keep their pets.