irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $558KCLINIC FOR VACCINATIONS AND SPAY/NEUTER. 4,282 AMIMALS SERVICED.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Shelters and rehomes cats and dogs, with hundreds of animals adopted annually into permanent homes.
Affordable Spay/Neuter Clinics
Provides low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs, primarily for pet owners facing financial hardship; includes the Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP).
Affordable Vaccination Clinics
Offers low-cost vaccinations for companion animals to improve community pet health and prevent disease.
Community Cat Program
Provides spay/neuter services for free-roaming cats to reduce overpopulation and improve community cat welfare.
Introduction to Vet Med
Educational program for teens to explore veterinary medicine careers through hands-on learning and observation of shelter medicine practices.
Pet Food Pantry
Distributes free pet food to pet owners in need to help them keep their animals during financial hardship.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 3 activities
- Accepting in-kind donations and managing wish listsAccepts donations of pet food, treats, toys, kitty litter, cleaning supplies, and used linens for shelter animals, and maintains an Amazon Wish List to streamline direct delivery of needed items.
- Accepting owner-surrendered petsAccepts cats and dogs from owners who are unable to care for them, providing shelter and care for 371 animals in one year.
- Accepting planned giftsAccepts planned gifts intended to provide long-term financial support for the care of shelter animals.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 2 activities
- Operating a foster care programProvides temporary home-based care for young, injured, sick, abused, homeless, or under-socialized cats and dogs through a network of foster homes, preventing euthanasia for animals needing extra care.
- Operating a pet adoption programFacilitates the adoption of cats and dogs into new homes, providing each adoptable pet with spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, parasite treatment, microchipping, behavioral and medical evaluations, and starter supplies such as leashes, collars, and toys. The organization placed 295 cats and dogs in adoptive homes in one year.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 2 activities
- Operating spay and neuter clinicsProvides affordable and subsidized spay/neuter services for cats and dogs, including pre-operative exams, anesthesia, surgical support, and post-surgery monitoring. The program served 1,627 animals in one year and includes comprehensive care such as vaccinations, flea treatment, nail trims, and optional microchipping and disease testing. A $30 fee applies for eligible New York State residents receiving public benefits or adopting unaltered shelter pets.
- Running a Community Cat programProvides spay/neuter services for free-roaming cats to support population control, altering 133 cats in one year through targeted outreach and low-barrier access.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Hosting youth educational programsHosts educational events for teens interested in veterinary medicine, including opportunities to observe surgeries and practice wellness exams.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Operating a pet food pantryProvides emergency and ongoing access to pet food for low-income pet owners in Chemung County and southeastern Steuben County, distributing up to two bags of dry food per household per month and offering one-time emergency assistance for those facing temporary hardship. Distributed 8,300 pounds of pet food in one year.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Providing additional pet health servicesOffers microchipping, nail trims, and monthly flea and tick prevention for dogs and cats as part of routine care during clinic visits or adoption preparation.
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Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
- Providing lost and found pet reunification supportOffers guidance and resources to help reunite lost pets with owners, including advice on posting on social media, using PawBoost to create and distribute flyers, contacting shelters, scanning for microchips, conducting neighborhood searches, and safely isolating found animals from household pets.
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Providing pet behavior and training guidanceOffers resources and advice to pet owners on addressing common behavioral issues in dogs and cats, including house training, leash walking, jumping, destructive chewing, crate training, potty routines, puppy socialization, and litterbox problems.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Operating vaccination clinicsProvides affordable curbside and in-person vaccination services for dogs and cats, including rabies, DHPP, bordetella, leptospira, FVRCP, and other core vaccines at $30 per vaccine. The clinics vaccinated 549 animals in one year and operate by appointment Tuesday through Saturday during regular business hours.
- Providing end-of-life services for petsOffers compassionate, affordable euthanasia services with a peaceful environment and secluded waiting area for pet owners, available by appointment on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings.
- Providing pet boarding referralsMaintains and shares a list of reputable temporary pet boarding facilities to assist community members needing short-term housing for their pets.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.41M
Contributions & grants$1.77M73%
Program service revenue$594K25%
Investment income$19K1%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$1.38M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$675K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.55M
Cash$547K
Investments$319K
Liabilities$202K
Net assets$3.35M
Liquid reserves7.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +82.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS GEROY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $81K |
board members · 12
- AMANDA LIPPINCOTT — TRUSTEE
- ANNETTE AJAMIAN — TRUSTEE
- ASHLEY SKIFF — SECRETARY
- JANELLE MUCCIGROSSO — TRUSTEE
- JD ILES — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER CRUISE — VICE PRESIDENT
- JUDY FRISK — TREASURER
- LAURA BENNET — PRESIDENT
- MARIA TERRY — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL HAMULA — TRUSTEE
- ROGER LAUGHLIN — TRUSTEE
- TARYN SMITH — TRUSTEE
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- ASPCA Funder — Funds the Subsidized Spay/Neuter Program for New York State residents.
- Amazon Partner — Partner platform for managing and fulfilling donated supplies via a dedicated wish list.
- Chemung County Government — Operates as a non-profit animal welfare organization serving Chemung County and surrounding areas.
- Chemung County SPCA Partner — Manages the foster program and coordinates medical care, adoption appointments, and support for foster caregivers.
- City of Corning Partner — Collaborates on a cat spay/neuter program where residents must register through the City Clerk's Office.
- Kelley Bollen Consulting, LLC Partner — Collaborates on developing and providing behavior training resources for dogs and cats.
- New York State Government — Registered under the NYS Rescue Registration RR110
- PROUD PARTNERS Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to support animal welfare initiatives in the community.
- PawBoost Partner — Collaborates with PawBoost to facilitate reporting and sharing of found pet information through digital flyers and community alerts.
- Pawboost Partner — Collaborates with Pawboost to provide lost pet flyer resources for the community.
- Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet Partner — Recommends and partners with Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet as a reputable online platform for pet owners to rehome their pets.
- Spay and neuter clinic Partner — Collaborates with spay and neuter clinic to provide veterinary services for animals
- form.jotform.com Partner — Uses Jotform platform to manage appointment requests for end-of-life services
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.
- Enrichment-Based Care Improves Shelter Outcomesmethodology: enrichment_based_careBy using environmental and behavioral enrichment, the organization reduces fear, anxiety, and stress in shelter animals, which improves their mental and physical well-being and increases the likelihood of successful adoption, because reduced stress enhances adoptability and overall health.
- Home-Based Foster Care Enhances Survival and Adoptionmethodology: foster_firstBy placing vulnerable animals in home-based foster care rather than institutional shelters, the organization improves survival rates and adoption outcomes, because home environments provide individualized attention, reduce disease transmission, and support behavioral development.
- Humane Capture and Reunification Systems Increase Lost Pet Returnsmethodology: humane_capture_reunificationBy using humane trapping methods with food and scent lures, low-stress containment, and microchip-based identification, the organization increases the likelihood of reuniting lost pets with owners, because these methods reduce animal trauma and improve identification success rates.
- Pet Retention Prevents Shelter Surrendermethodology: relinquishment_preventionBy providing financial and logistical support—such as pet food pantries, low-cost veterinary services, and temporary housing referrals—the organization helps pet owners avoid relinquishment, because economic hardship is a primary driver of surrender and addressing it preserves human-animal bonds.