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SOCIAL TEES ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION IN
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 061818756 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · socialteesnyc.org
revenue
$367K
expenses
$441K
net assets
$310K
employees
2
volunteers
50
program ratio
58%
mission · from form 990

RESCUED, MAINTAINED, AND OFFERED UP FOR ADOPTION DOGS AND CATS IN THE GREATER NEW YORK CITY AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation rescues, rehabilitates, and places dogs and cats into adoptive homes, primarily from high-risk shelters in rural areas and underserved urban communities. The organization focuses on animals at risk of euthanasia, providing medical care, behavioral support, and foster placement before adoption. It operates in the Greater New York City area and partners with rescue groups in states like Tennessee and California.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Placement
Matches rescued animals with permanent adoptive families, supported by volunteer coordination and post-adoption follow-up.
Foster-to-Adopt Program
Uses foster homes as transitional placements where animals are evaluated and socialized, with many fosters ultimately adopting the animals themselves ("foster failures").
Rescue & Rehabilitation
Rescues dogs and cats from high-kill shelters and neglectful situations, providing medical treatment, behavioral rehabilitation, and foster care before adoption.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 6 activities
    • Animal foster program management
      Manages a foster-based care model for rescued dogs and cats, providing ongoing support to foster parents through regular communication, behavioral guidance, logistical coordination, and transportation to veterinary appointments or adoption events.
    • Animal transport and relocation program
      Transports animals from high-euthanasia regions to areas with higher adoption demand, including coordination of veterinary care, travel logistics, and placement into foster or adoptive homes to increase survival rates.
    • Community and fundraising event coordination
      Organizes and supports community events such as dog-friendly bingo, yoga with pups, and happy hours to raise awareness, engage supporters, and promote adoptable animals, while also planning and executing fundraising events in collaboration with partners.
    • Promotion of adoptable animals through digital and media campaigns
      Creates and maintains weekly updated digital listings, photographs animals in foster care, and partners with platforms like Tinder and fashion brands such as Monse to feature shelter dogs and generate public interest, resulting in thousands of matches and increased visibility.
    • Social media and content management
      Leads the development and management of social media content, including the creation and distribution of written and visual materials to promote adoptable animals, share organizational updates, and advance the mission of animal rescue.
    • Volunteer program management
      Manages volunteer operations including processing applications, scheduling orientations, and coordinating engagement activities to support organizational functions and animal care efforts.
  • Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
    • Adoption application and placement process
      Operates a structured adoption program with application review, landlord reference follow-up, and approval processes for dogs and cats, ensuring timely placement into permanent homes; processes applications within days to weeks.
  • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
    • Medical care and treatment for rescued animals
      Provides comprehensive veterinary services for all rescued animals, including spay/neuter surgery, core vaccines, microchipping, parasite treatment, and medical rehabilitation for injuries and neglect, with costs covered through adoption fees.
  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
    • Public education and outreach programs
      Conducts classroom visits, corporate puppy therapy sessions, and birthday party pop-in visits to educate K-12 students and the public about animal rescue, responsible pet care, and ways to get involved, sometimes featuring live dog demonstrations.
  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
    • Rescue and adoption placement of dogs and cats
      Rescues dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia from municipal shelters in New York, Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, and rural California, provides veterinary care and rehabilitation, and places them into foster homes before facilitating permanent adoptions. The organization has placed over 30,000 animals into adoptive homes.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$367K
Contributions & grants$242K66%
Program service revenue$124K34%
Investment income$1500%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$441K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$251K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$310K
Cash$300K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$310K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SAMANTHA BRODY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50 $111K
JULIE AINSBURY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 50 $96K
board members · 1
  • MARISA ADLER — TREASURER
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Adopt a Pet Partner — Partners with Adopt a Pet to list available animals for adoption.
  • Alan Cumming Partner — High-profile adopter and public supporter of Social Tees Animal Rescue
  • Alana Zimmer Partner — High-profile adopter and public supporter of Social Tees Animal Rescue
  • Animal Care Centers of NYC Government — Participating shelter in the city's New Hope Program, receiving animals for placement from municipal care centers.
  • Animal Care Centers of NYC Partner — Partner organization from which Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation IN rescues animals, such as Ollie, who were found stray and taken to city shelters.
  • East Village office Partner — Physical location used for in-person volunteer activities, orientations, and social events.
  • Grant Shaffer Partner — High-profile adopter and public supporter of Social Tees Animal Rescue
  • Instagram Partner — Platform used to share updates about new dogs arriving for adoption
  • Joe Zee Partner — High-profile adopter and public supporter of Social Tees Animal Rescue
  • Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Animals Network — Long-standing membership in a citywide coalition focused on animal welfare in New York City.
  • Monse Partner — Partnered on a clothing campaign featuring shelter dogs, with proceeds supporting the animals.
  • Rescue groups in Tennessee, Texas, New Jersey, and other locations Partner — Collaborates with out-of-state rescue organizations to rescue animals from regions with high euthanasia rates.
  • Rob Younkers Partner — High-profile adopter and public supporter of Social Tees Animal Rescue
  • Tinder Partner — Collaborated on a campaign to feature abandoned dogs on the Tinder app to facilitate adoptions.
  • Toast Partner — Internet celebrity and public supporter of Social Tees Animal Rescue
  • Walker Coonhound from Tennessee Partner — Collaborates with animal rescue networks in Tennessee to transport and rehome hound dogs.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Best-Match Adoption Placement
    methodology: best_match_placement
    By using personalized, needs-based matching informed by behavioral insights and trainer consultation, the organization ensures long-term compatibility between animals and adopters, reducing return rates and increasing adoption success.
  • Education and Story-Based Engagement for Systemic Change
    methodology: story_based_engagement
    By sharing transformative rescue stories and delivering educational outreach, the organization fosters public empathy and awareness, which drives support, adoption, and long-term cultural change in responsible pet ownership.
  • Foster-Based Care Model
    methodology: foster_based_care
    By housing animals in foster homes rather than a centralized shelter, the organization provides individualized care and more accurate behavioral assessment, which leads to better long-term adoptive matches and improved animal well-being.
  • Social-Pairing and Behavioral Well-Being Strategy
    methodology: social_pairing_for_kittens
    By requiring kittens to be adopted in pairs or into socially enriched environments, the organization supports the behavioral and emotional health of cats, increasing long-term stability in adoptive homes.