named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Facilitates adoptions of cats and dogs with structured application processes, adoption fees, and post-adoption support including rehoming assistance
Dog Field Trip Program
Volunteer-led outings that take shelter dogs on 3-hour trips to reduce stress and increase socialization and visibility to potential adopters
Planned Giving Program
Enables supporters to leave lasting legacies through bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and beneficiary designations on retirement or insurance accounts
Spay and Neuter Services
Provides spay/neuter for all shelter animals and promotes low-cost community spay/neuter access through partner organizations like SANS and CNYSNAP
Stock the Shelter
Annual supply drive and silent auction event to collect essential items for shelter animals, supported by community donations and sponsorships
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 2 activities
- Accept donations and manage supply/fundraising eventsAccepts monetary donations, planned gifts, and donated supplies (including via Amazon Gift List) to support animal care. Hosts an annual "Stock the Shelter & Silent Auction" event to collect supplies and raise funds for animals in care.
- Shelter and care for stray and unwanted animalsShelters unwanted and stray animals, prevents cruelty, and relieves animal suffering through direct care, rehabilitation, and humane treatment as part of its core mission.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 2 activities
- Deliver low-cost spay and neuter services to the communityOperates a low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Syracuse and runs an average of six monthly clinics in Cortland for barn cats, strays, and pets from low-income households. Also provides financial assistance for spaying and neutering pets to low-income residents of Onondaga County.
- Provide humane education and promote animal welfareEngages in humane education and promotes spaying and neutering as part of its mission to prevent cruelty and improve animal welfare in the community.
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Engage volunteers through structured onboarding and participationRelies on volunteers to support animal care and operations, hosting quarterly new volunteer orientations to onboard and educate them about shelter procedures and responsibilities.
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Community Service Office Operations 1 activity
- Maintain public access to shelter facilitiesOperates a facility open to the public Monday through Saturday from 12 PM to 5 PM, allowing visitation and engagement with adoptable animals.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Operate animal shelter and adoption programOperates a public-facing shelter in Syracuse where cats, dogs, puppies, and kittens are available for adoption, providing care for hundreds of homeless, abandoned, and abused animals annually. Offers online adoption applications and organizes field trips for adoptable dogs to visit public spaces to increase visibility and reduce stress.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Provide veterinary care for animals prior to adoptionProvides vaccines, spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, and dewormer/flea and tick treatment for animals in its care before adoption to ensure their health and readiness for placement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.01M
Contributions & grants$692K68%
Program service revenue$114K11%
Investment income$19K2%
Other revenue$189K
expenses
Total expenses$977K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$396K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.59M
Cash$519K
Investments$0
Liabilities$443K
Net assets$2.14M
Liquid reserves6.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Davison | Exec Director | 40 | $48K |
board members · 10
- Anna Pastore — Treasurer
- Bethann Kistner — Co Treasurer
- Cheryl Robinson — President
- Dr Jolene Lathrop — Board Member
- Ed Riley — Board Member
- Marjie Burkhart — Board Member
- Natalie Scavone — Vice President
- Robert Lahm — Board Member
- Sarah Rouse — Board Member
- Stacey A Wiley — Board Member
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Partnered to use Amazon's Gift List feature for receiving donated supplies and gift cards.
- CNY SNAP Partner — Partner organization operating monthly low-cost spay and neuter clinics in Cortland for strays, barn cats, and pets from low-income households.
- Chewy.com Partner — Hosts a wishlist for HumaneCNY to receive pet supply donations.
- East Onondaga Catholic Charities Partner — Local affiliate of Catholic Charities providing community services in Syracuse.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to share event updates and needed supply lists.
- Fixing to Help Partner — Partner nonprofit that provides financial assistance for spay and neuter services to low-income residents of Onondaga County.
- Goodshop Partner — Partnered to facilitate online shopping that supports HumaneCNY.
- Hardeko at Dog Daze Bakery Partner — Community partner location in North Syracuse offering monthly service access.
- HumaneCNY Partner — Organization accepting planned gifts through wills, trusts, retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and transfer-on-death accounts.
- Hungtinton Family Services Partner — Service provider location in Syracuse for community support.
- Methodist Church Partner — Church-based location offering community services in Syracuse.
- North East Community Center Partner — Community center serving as a service access point in Syracuse.
- Spay and Neuter Syracuse Partner — Partner organization providing low-cost spay and neuter services in Syracuse.
- St. Lucy's Church Partner — Community location associated with service access in Syracuse.
- Thank You to Our Partners! Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations in support of animal welfare initiatives.
- community organizations Partner — Collaborates with community organizations to create programs that bring people and pets together.
- info@humanecny.org Partner — Point of contact for volunteering in the dog field trip 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.
- Adoption Through In-Person Interactionmethodology: adoption-matchingBy facilitating in-person visits and interactions between adopters and animals, the organization increases the likelihood of successful adoptions because direct engagement builds emotional connection and improves compatibility assessment.
- Enrichment to Improve Adoptabilitymethodology: enrichment-through-outingsBy providing short outings and enrichment activities for shelter dogs, the organization reduces stress and improves well-being, which in turn increases their adoptability because animals display more natural, adopter-friendly behaviors.
- No-Kill Philosophy to Maximize Animal Livesmethodology: no-kill philosophyBy adhering to a no-kill philosophy that prohibits euthanasia for population control, the organization ensures every animal is given a chance at life and adoption, because valuing each life drives investment in longer-term care, medical treatment, and behavioral support.
- Spay/Neuter Access to Reduce Overpopulationmethodology: community-coalition-modelBy increasing access to spay and neuter services and promoting them through community coalitions, the organization reduces animal overpopulation and improves pet wellness because preventing unintended litters decreases shelter intake and improves long-term animal health.