irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.27MPET MEMORIAL PARKS:BIDEAWEE UNDERSTANDS THAT PETS ARE FAMILY AND RECOGNIZES THAT THE LOSS OF A FOUR-LEGGED COMPANION SHOULD BE TREATED WITH THE SAME COMPASSION AND RESPECT AS THE LOSS OF ANY LOVED ONE. WITH THAT IN MIND, OUR FOUNDER, FLORA KIBBE, ESTABLISHED THE BIDEAWEE PET MEMORIAL PARKS IN 1916 SO THAT CHERISHED PETS WOULD HAVE A BEAUTIFUL FINAL RESTING PLACE, AND FAMILIES WOULD ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE TO HONOR THEIR MEMORIES.
- #2 $834KANIMAL HOSPITAL:PROVIDING EXPERT MEDICAL CARE FOR PETS FOR OVER A CENTURY. THE VETERINARY STAFF AT BIDEAWEE ADHERES TO A PRACTICE OF INDIVIDUALIZED CONSULTATIVE CARE AND WORKS WITH EACH CLIENT TO DETERMINE THE BEST COURSE OF CARE FOR THEIR COMPANION ANIMAL THAT FITS WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL BOUNDARIES OF THE PET/HUMAN RELATIONSHIP AND LIFESTYLE. THE ANIMAL HOSPITALS AT BIDEAWEE ARE ACCREDITED BY THE NEW YORK STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL SOCIETY AND PROVIDE EXPERT VETERINARY CARE FROM VACCINATIONS AND CHECK-UPS TO COMPLEX SURGERIES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Animal Hospital
Offers expert veterinary care including vaccinations, check-ups, and complex surgeries; accredited by the New York State Veterinary Medical Society.
Feral Cat Initiative (FCI)
Focuses on rescuing, bottle-feeding, and socializing feral-born kittens during kitten season; supports Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts in NYC and Long Island.
Pet Memorial Parks
Provides compassionate end-of-life services including burial, cremation, private viewings, and transportation for pets; maintained in Wantagh and Westhampton with a permanently restricted endowment.
Todd B. Richter Foster Program
Provides temporary, loving homes for dogs and cats not yet ready for adoption, including neonatal kittens, animals recovering from illness or surgery, and those needing behavioral socialization.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 2 activities
- Foster Care ProgramProvides temporary foster homes for vulnerable animals—including orphaned kittens, puppies under eight weeks, pets with medical conditions or behavioral issues—to reduce kennel stress, support socialization, and prepare them for adoption; fosters also enable the organization to rescue additional animals in need.
- Volunteer Engagement ProgramsEngages volunteers in animal shelter operations including cleaning, laundry, enrichment toy creation, animal socialization, transport between NYC, Wantagh, and Westhampton, administrative record transfers, and summer youth volunteer opportunities for teens ages 13–17 at the Westhampton adoption center.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Animal Adoption ServicesOperates pet adoption programs for dogs and cats in New York City and Long Island, including an online adoption platform, mobile adoption events at PetSmart locations and residential complexes, and special adoption drives with waived fees during National Adoption Week and Clear the Shelters campaigns.
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Dog Sports and Conformation Events 1 activity
- Dog Training ProgramsOffers in-person and virtual dog training programs in partnership with Dogs Trust USA and GoodPup, available across New York City’s five boroughs, featuring private video sessions, ongoing trainer support, and discounted lifetime access to strengthen pet socialization and the human-animal bond.
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 1 activity
- Pet Loss and End-of-Life ServicesProvides end-of-life, burial, and cremation services for pets at memorial parks in Wantagh and Westhampton, having served over 65,000 animals since 1916; also offers transportation of pets from owners' homes upon passing and hosts free virtual pet loss support groups via Zoom facilitated by trained volunteers.
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Pet Therapy and Reading ProgramsConducts pet therapy visits to healthcare and special education facilities to improve quality of life, and operates a Reading to Dogs Program in schools and libraries where children practice reading aloud to trained dogs to support literacy development.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and Community Cat InitiativeImplements Trap-Neuter-Return programs to humanely manage community cat populations in New York City, including free transportation to spay/neuter appointments for 2,000 cats annually, a 7-day-a-week TNR helpdesk serving 8,000 certified caretakers, and direct assistance to over 200,000 community cats through the Feral Cat Initiative.
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Comprehensive Primary and Specialty Care Networks 1 activity
- Veterinary Medical ServicesOperates full-service animal hospitals in Westhampton and other locations, providing expert veterinary care accredited by the New York State Veterinary Medical Society, including wellness care (vaccinations, parasite control), diagnostics (lab work, radiographs, ultrasounds), and complex surgeries.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$14.42M
Contributions & grants$9.11M63%
Program service revenue$1.38M10%
Investment income$3.89M27%
Other revenue$37K
expenses
Total expenses$13.76M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$7.95M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$49.36M
Cash$2.16M
Investments$16.10M
Liabilities$15.80M
Net assets$33.56M
Liquid reserves15.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +18.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| LESLIE GRANGER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $397K |
| SHIAN SIMMS | EXECUTIVE/PRACTICING VETERINARIAN | 40 | $276K |
| RAYMOND CUSHMORE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $255K |
| ERIC MUSCATELL | CHIEF MARKETING AND DEV. OFFICER | 40 | $242K |
| FRANK PIZZOLO | DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS (OUTGOING) | 40 | $193K |
| MICHELLE SOFIELD | SENIOR WEB CREATIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $168K |
| MELISSA YOUNG | VETERINARY MEDICAL SUPERVISOR | 40 | $165K |
| SHEILA OLIVARES | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS | 40 | $154K |
| ELYISE HALLENBECK | DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP GIVING | 40 | $145K |
board members · 16
- BRIAN J GLASER — DIRECTOR
- CATHY GENZLINGER — DIRECTOR
- CECE OLISA — DIRECTOR
- CHANELLE FLAVELL — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING )
- ELLEN BARBARA — DIRECTOR
- JEANNA CLOPPSE — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH LSORBERA JR — VICE CHAIR
- KURT AABRAMS — VICE CHAIR
- LESLIE CG CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA PRESTON — DIRECTOR
- PHILLIP PUCCIARELLI — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT GURNEY — TREASURER
- SHERIF NAHAS — SECRETARY
- STEPHEN J NAHLEY — DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
- STEVEN VICTORIN — CHAIR
- THOMAS YOUNG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Bideawee’s Feral Cat Initiative Partner — Collaborates on kitten care education and Trap-Neuter-Return efforts.
- Dogs Trust USA Partner — Collaborates with Bideawee to provide in-person and virtual dog training programs.
- GoodPup Partner — Provides virtual dog training services to Bideawee clients, including discounted and free access options.
- New York State Veterinary Medical Society Government — Accredits Bideawee's animal hospitals.
- PAWS Partner — Collaborates with PAWS (Prevention and Wellness Satellite location) in Wantagh for animal intake, medical care, and vaccinations.
- PetSmart Partner — Collaborates with PetSmart to host joint mobile adoption events, including participation in National Adoption Week and Clear the Shelters campaigns.
- Todd B. Richter Foster Program Partner — Foster program named in partnership with Bideawee, supporting temporary care for animals not ready for adoption.
- Westhampton Adoption Center Partner — Collaborates with the Westhampton Adoption Center for volunteer recruitment and animal care.
- Zoom Partner — Platform used to host virtual pet loss support groups
- Zoom Partner — Platform used to host virtual pet loss support groups.
- www.bideawee.org/adopt Partner — Digital platform used to list adoptable pets and connect with potential adopters.
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.
- Client-Partnered and Individualized Care Modelmethodology: client-partnered careBy collaborating directly with pet owners and tailoring veterinary plans to each animal’s medical needs and the owner’s lifestyle, the organization improves adherence to care and health outcomes because personalized engagement fosters trust and practical compliance.
- Foster Care as Holistic Interventionmethodology: foster-care-modelBy placing animals in foster care, the organization improves their physical and behavioral health, reduces kennel stress, and enhances adoption readiness—particularly for vulnerable animals such as the very young or medically compromised—because a home environment supports individualized attention and socialization.
- Preventive Behavioral Training to Strengthen Human-Animal Bondmethodology: preventive-behavioral-trainingBy providing preventive dog training and early behavioral intervention, the organization reduces shelter returns and increases pet retention because well-socialized pets form stronger bonds with owners and adapt better to home life.
- Trap-Neuter-Return for Humane Population Controlmethodology: trap-neuter-returnBy using Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the organization humanely reduces community cat populations because preventing reproduction stabilizes colonies while allowing cats to remain in their familiar environments, avoiding the trauma of removal or euthanasia.