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ONTARIO COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC

CANANDAIGUA, NY · EIN 161361934 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D200 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · ontariocountyhumanesociety.org
revenue
$913K
expenses
$623K
net assets
$4.3M
employees
9
volunteers
40
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

HUMANE CARE OF DOGS, CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS

profile · synthesized from sources

The Ontario County Humane Society is a nonprofit animal welfare organization based in Canandaigua, NY, serving all 18 towns and cities within Ontario County. It enforces humane laws, investigates animal cruelty and neglect, and operates a reduced-cost spay/neuter program for low-income residents. The organization also promotes public education on responsible pet ownership and seasonal animal safety.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Cats Program
Educates the public on the care and management of stray and feral cats, promoting humane treatment and responsible stewardship.
Humane Law Enforcement
Investigates reports of animal cruelty, neglect, and abandonment across 18 jurisdictions in Ontario County and enforces local dog control laws.
Laura Paul Memorial Reduced Cost Spay/Neuter Program
Provides subsidized spay and neuter services to low-income residents of Ontario County to reduce pet overpopulation.
Seasonal Safety Education
Provides guidance to pet owners on protecting animals from extreme weather conditions in summer and winter months.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
    • Enforcing dog control and investigating animal cruelty
      Provides dog control services across 18 jurisdictions in Ontario County, including enforcement of leash laws, licensing compliance, and investigation of animal cruelty and neglect allegations in 16 towns and 2 cities.
  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Engaging volunteers in shelter operations and improvements
      Relies on volunteer support for daily shelter operations including cleaning, feeding, grooming, and socialization of animals; building maintenance; and completion of improvement projects such as gardening, painting, and construction.
  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
    • Facilitating pet adoptions
      Operates a comprehensive adoption program that includes walk-in visits during specified hours, personalized counseling based on household and lifestyle factors, medical care (including vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, and disease testing), and post-adoption follow-up to support successful transitions into adoptive homes.
  • Lost and Found Pet Reunification Services 1 activity
    • Managing lost and found pet reporting
      Operates a lost and found pet reporting system using online forms and phone inquiries to help reunite lost pets with their owners.
  • Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
    • Operating a home-to-home rehoming program (S.O.S. Program)
      Uses social media and direct outreach to facilitate home-to-home rehoming of unwanted and homeless animals through the S.O.S. Program, requiring all surrenders to participate for at least two weeks before shelter admission.
  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
    • Operating a no-kill animal shelter
      Provides humane care and shelter for dogs, cats, and other animals in a no-kill environment, ensuring that all animals are given the opportunity to be placed in permanent homes. The organization maintains a waiting list for animals when suitable homes are not immediately available.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Providing governance and strategic oversight
      The board provides governance, financial oversight, strategic guidance, and support for fundraising and community outreach, including playing a key role in major organizational decisions such as property acquisition.
  • Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
    • Providing low-cost spay/neuter services
      Offers a reduced-cost spay/neuter program for low-income and general residents of Ontario County, sharing surgery costs with pet owners after veterinary donations and covering essential procedures as part of the adoption process.
  • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
    • Providing rabies vaccinations
      Administers rabies vaccinations for pets when necessary, supporting public health and animal wellness in Ontario County.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Maintaining a pet memorial space
      Provides a dedicated space where pet owners can honor and remember deceased animals, offering emotional support and remembrance opportunities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$913K
Contributions & grants$191K21%
Program service revenue$498K55%
Investment income$188K21%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$623K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$419K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.32M
Cash$1.09M
Investments$2.78M
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$4.29M
Liquid reserves74.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WILLIAM MARTIN CHIEF OF SHELTER 40 $93K
HANNAH LUCIANO DIRECTOR & BOOKKEEPER 1 $58K
board members · 7
  • GINA JACQUES — SECRETARY
  • KURT KOCZENT — PRESIDENT
  • LINDA VAUGHN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • LIZ MATTISON — DIRECTOR
  • NICOLE TILLOTSON — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD BUCH — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT KOCZENT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • ASPCA Network — Recognized as the only ASPCA in the area, indicating formal affiliation or designation.
  • BOCES Animal Science Program Partner — Collaborates with BOCES Animal Science Program for educational and volunteer opportunities.
  • BSA Partner — Partners with Boy Scouts of America for volunteer service and community projects.
  • Bradford Dog Training Partner — Referred training and behavior consultation partner for adopters.
  • Critical Canine Development Partner — Referred training and behavior consultation partner for adopters.
  • Dog Educated Partner — Referred training and behavior consultation partner for adopters.
  • Finger Lakes Cats Lost and Found Partner — Partners with a regional social media group dedicated to reuniting lost cats in the Finger Lakes area.
  • Finger Lakes Community College Foundation Partner — Shared board membership with the Ontario County Humane Society, indicating a collaborative relationship.
  • Girl Scouts Partner — Collaborates with Girl Scouts on volunteer service projects at the shelter.
  • Happy Tails Animal Shelter Partner — Co-located facility where shelter pets Chip and Bates are housed and participate in programs.
  • Happy Tails Animal Shelter Partner — Collaborates with Happy Tails Animal Shelter for animal housing and care, using its facility capacity to determine admission availability.
  • Happy Tails Animal Shelter Partner — Operates in association with the Ontario County Humane Society, representing the shelter at events and fundraisers.
  • Happy Tails Lost Pet Patrol Partner — Collaborates with a social media-based lost pet recovery group to share lost and found pet reports.
  • Humane Society of the United States Partner — Provides external resource links for seasonal pet safety, indicating collaboration or alignment in cruelty prevention education.
  • Lifespan of Greater Rochester Partner — Shared board membership with the Ontario County Humane Society, indicating a collaborative relationship.
  • Lost Dogs of the Finger Lakes Partner — Shares lost and found pet information through a regional social media group focused on reuniting lost dogs.
  • Ontario County Public Health Partner — Collaborates on reporting and handling of animal bites and rabies exposures.
  • Participating Veterinarians Partner — Area veterinarians who donate one-third of the cost of spay/neuter surgeries through the program.
  • The ARC of Ontario Partner — Works with The ARC of Ontario to engage volunteers in shelter activities.
  • Tuxedo’s K9 Training Camp Partner — Referred training and behavior consultation partner for adopters.
  • Young Lion Training and Behavior, LLC Partner — Referred training and behavior consultation partner for adopters.
  • Your Thinking Dog Partner — Referred training and behavior consultation partner for 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.

  • Access-Oriented Population Control
    methodology: access_oriented_population_control
    By subsidizing spay/neuter services and promoting permanent identification, we reduce pet overpopulation and increase reunification, because removing financial and logistical barriers improves preventive care uptake in underserved communities.
  • Community-Centered Animal Welfare
    methodology: community-centered_animal_welfare
    By fostering kindness, teamwork, and local partnerships, we build a stronger, more humane community for animals and caregivers, because localized, collaborative care increases engagement and improves animal outcomes.
  • Stress-Minimized Shelter and Rehoming
    methodology: stress_minimized_rehoming
    By reducing animal stress through controlled environments, pre-admission interventions, and home-to-home rehoming, we improve animal behavior and welfare outcomes, because lower stress increases adoptability and reduces shelter population pressure.
  • Structured Behavioral Matching and Socialization
    methodology: structured_behavioral_matching
    By using structured evaluations, temperament-tested animals, and counselor-guided matching, we increase adoption success and animal well-being, because aligning animal behavior with household needs improves long-term placement stability.