irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $51KSPAY/NEUTER SERVICES-SPAYED OR NEUTERED OVER 231 ANIMALS IN SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC FOR LOW CLINICS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND FOSTER ANIMALS, REFERRED NON-QUALIFYING PET OWNERS TO OTHER LOCAL SERVICES.
- #2 $18KHUMANE EDUCATION-PROVIDED INFORMATIONAL NEWSLETTER TO AROUND 758 HOUSEHOLDS, PRIMARILY IN OSWEGO COUNTY FOUR TIMES A YEAR, PROVIDED PRESENTATIONS ON RESPONSIBLE PET CARE AND SAFETY TO STUDENTS. ALSO ATTENDED VOLNEY EARTH DAY AND PROGRESSIVE AGRICULTURE DAY FOR "SAFETY WITH DOGS". PRESENTATIONS FOR 170 STUDENTS.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Humane Education
Delivers presentations on responsible pet care and dog safety to students and community groups; distributes an informational newsletter to approximately 750 households in Oswego County four times a year.
Spay/Neuter Clinic
Provides subsidized spay and neuter services for over 200 animals annually, primarily for low-income households and foster animals; refers non-qualifying pet owners to other local services.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Conducting community education and outreachDistributes an informational newsletter multiple times per year to thousands of households in Oswego County and delivers educational presentations on responsible pet care and dog safety to students and community groups.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Facilitating pet adoptionsManages the adoption process for animals in foster care by accepting applications in person, by mail, or by email during office hours. Promotes adoptable animals through online platforms, pet-of-the-week features, adoption events, newspaper ads, and social outreach. Coordinates transportation for animals to meet-and-greets, veterinary visits, and adoption events.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Operating a foster-based animal shelter systemProvides care for animals through a network of volunteer foster homes across Oswego County instead of operating a traditional brick-and-mortar shelter. Supplies foster caregivers with food, medical care, equipment, and training to support animal welfare.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Operating low-cost spay/neuter clinicsSpays and neuters hundreds of animals annually through clinics serving low-income households and animals in foster care, with additional referrals provided to non-qualifying pet owners.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing foster caregiver support and coordinationOffers ongoing support to foster caregivers, including after-hours assistance for medical and behavioral concerns, arranging alternative placements when caregivers are unavailable, and providing necessary supplies and veterinary coordination.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$343K
Contributions & grants$324K94%
Program service revenue$23K7%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$-7K
expenses
Total expenses$221K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$122K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$551K
Cash$189K
Investments$130K
Liabilities$123K
Net assets$428K
Liquid reserves17.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +72.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATRINA DRUMM | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $51K |
| JESSICA BULLARD | PROGRAM DIRE | 27 | $35K |
board members · 11
- ANN WILTSIE — DIRECTOR
- BERNIE MROZ — DIRECTOR
- CARRIE LARRABEE — DIRECTOR
- CONLEE CIAPPA-SHANNON — SECRETARY
- DIANE BROADWELL — DIRECTOR
- DR ERIC EHRHARDT DVM — TREASURER
- ERIC PAHL — DIRECTOR
- JOANNE PIERSMA — DIRECTOR
- KRISTIN SHANLEY-GRAVES — VICE PRESIDE
- LEWIS WATSON — EMERITUS
- LISA SOVA — PRESIDENT
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to communicate updates about clinic availability and operations.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to promote adoptable animals and engage with the community.
- Petfinder Partner — Partners with Petfinder to promote adoptable animals online.
- info@oswegohumane.org Partner — Email contact point for submitting adoption applications.
- info@oswegohumane.org Partner — Primary contact email for adoption applications and foster care inquiries
strategies · 6
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 Assessment Through Foster Placement 294 orgsmethodology: behavioral_assessment_through_fosterBy placing animals in foster homes, we assess their personalities and behavioral needs in real-life settings, which allows us to make more accurate and lasting matches between pets and adoptive families because lived experience reveals compatibility better than shelter-based observation.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Personality-Based Adoption Marketing 294 orgsmethodology: personality_based_marketingBy highlighting the unique personalities of animals through engaging narratives, we increase public interest and emotional connection, leading to higher adoption rates because storytelling fosters empathy and personal identification with adoptable pets.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Community-Wide Humane Education 119 orgsmethodology: humane_education_outreachBy delivering consistent humane education through schools, events, and newsletters, we promote safe and compassionate interactions with animals because widespread awareness fosters long-term cultural change in community attitudes toward animal welfare.shared approach: Rescue-to-Education Loop →
- Subsidized Veterinary Care with Referral Network 66 orgsmethodology: subsidized_care_referralBy providing subsidized spay/neuter services to low-income households and referring others to alternative resources, we reduce pet overpopulation and support responsible ownership because accessible care removes financial barriers to essential services.shared approach: Spay-Neuter Access Expansion →
- Foster-Based Care Model 50 orgsmethodology: foster_based_careBy placing animals in temporary foster homes rather than traditional shelters, we improve their health, socialization, and readiness for adoption because a home environment provides emotional and behavioral support critical to rehabilitation and successful placement.
- Human-Animal Bond Support 32 orgsmethodology: human_animal_bondBy supporting both pets and their owners as a unit, we strengthen community well-being and reduce pet relinquishment because preserving the human-animal bond increases responsible pet ownership and access to care.shared approach: Human-Animal Bond Preservation →