irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3KSPAY-NEUTER CLINIC - AAGS IS RAISING FUNDS TO ESTABLISH IN THE AREA A VERY LOW-COST SPAY-NEUTER CLININC SERVING THE LOW-INCOME, SHELTERS AND RESCUES IN 2017 THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL CONTRIBUTION OF $150,000 FOR PURCHASING PROPERTY FOR THE SPAY-NEUTER CLINIC.
- #2 $0KEEPING FAITH OFFERS REWARDS FOR THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF ABUSERS AND KILLERS OF ANIMALS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
A TINY FIX Spay/Neuter Clinic
Planned low-cost, high-volume spay and neuter clinic aimed at serving low-income pet owners and reducing pet overpopulation in Onondaga County.
Court Observers
Volunteer program where members attend animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect court hearings in Central New York to provide public oversight and advocacy.
Keeping Faith
Offers monetary rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for animal abuse or killing, established in memory of a pit bull found dead in a garbage bag.
LEG UP Fund
Provides financial sponsorship for critical veterinary treatment of ill or injured homeless dogs and cats brought to the B&R Bunkhouse municipal shelter in Syracuse, with the goal of enabling adoption.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 2 activities
- Offering rewards for resolution of animal cruelty casesOffers monetary rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals who abuse or kill animals, including through the Keeping Faith Program established in March 2013. Rewards are offered for specific unsolved animal cruelty cases.
- Operating a Court Observers Program for animal cruelty casesDeploys volunteers to attend animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect court hearings in Central New York, particularly in Syracuse and surrounding counties, to represent animals' interests.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Operating a high-volume, low-cost spay and neuter clinicOperates a high-volume, low-cost spay and neuter clinic serving low-income individuals, shelters, and rescues, performing nearly 10,000 surgeries annually. The clinic was established as a primary program in 2024 with funds raised including a $150,000 contribution in 2017 for property purchase.
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Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
- Providing animal welfare education and public outreachProvides information and education on animal welfare through its website, newsletters distributed via mail and email, and public events such as the Jordan's Way Bowl in 2025.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Providing veterinary care for ill or injured unowned animalsProvides funding and direct support for critical veterinary treatment of ill or injured unowned dogs and cats brought to municipal shelters, with 47 animals treated since 2015 at an average cost exceeding $1,000 each. Services include amputations, abdominal surgeries, dental procedures, mange and heartworm treatment, and grooming for matted fur, with the goal of enabling adoption.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Responding to animal abandonment and stray animal casesDirectly intervenes in cases of animal abandonment and stray animals on the streets, including a 2025 case involving 50–60 cats and kittens, and acts in the absence of municipal response for stray animal pickup.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$33K62%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$23K44%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$339K
Cash$62K
Investments$272K
Liabilities$458
Net assets$339K
Liquid reserves293.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -46.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- BEN ANDERSON — MEMBER
- CAREN EDL — MEMBER
- CAROL MONEY — MEMBER
- DEEDEE DILLINGHAN — MEMBER
- JAN MARKARIAN — MEMBER
- JOAN ANTCZAK — MEMBER
- JUDITH NOWAKOWSKI — MEMBER
- JULIE RUMO — MEMBER
- KATHRYN YOUNGS — MEMBER
- LEAH PEKARSKY — MEMBER
- LINDA YOUNG — MEMBER
- MARCIA TUPPER — MEMBER
- MARY-ANN DAVIS — MEMBER
- ROBIN YAGER — MEMBER
- SHARON ANSON-ORDON — MEMBER
- VICKI KRISAK — MEMBER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- ADVOCATES Partner — Collaborates with advocates to strengthen the safety net for animals.
- AGENCIES Partner — Collaborates with agencies to support animal welfare and prevent pet homelessness.
- B & R Bunkhouse Partner — Collaborates with the municipal shelter to identify and provide veterinary care for sick or injured unowned animals brought there.
- CARE Pet Therapy Partner — Provided water therapy for a LEG UP recipient recovering from nerve and muscle damage.
- Dewitt Animal Hospital Partner — Provided veterinary care for LEG UP recipients, including surgical treatment and medical evaluation.
- GOVERNMENT ENTITIES Government — Collaborates with government entities in the community to strengthen animal welfare systems.
- Helping Hounds Partner — Adopted out a LEG UP recipient after completion of medical treatment.
- RESCUES Partner — Works with animal rescue organizations to serve low-income communities and reduce pet homelessness.
- SHELTERS Partner — Partners with animal shelters to expand access to low-cost spay-neuter services and strengthen animal safety nets.
- The National Link Coalition Network — AAGS aligns with The National Link Coalition, reflecting its commitment to addressing the connection between animal abuse and other forms of violence.
- Veterinary Medical Center of CNY Partner — Provided emergency veterinary care for a LEG UP recipient injured by a car.
- local authorities Partner — Coordinates with local authorities on animal abandonment cases.
- local shelters Partner — Collaborates with local shelters to respond to animal abandonment cases.
- rescues Partner — Works alongside rescue organizations to manage urgent animal care situations.
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.
- Integrated Community Animal Welfare Networkmethodology: community_collaboration_networkBy collaborating across shelters, rescues, government agencies, and advocates, we strengthen the regional safety net for animals and prevent homelessness, because coordinated systems reduce service gaps and amplify collective impact.
- Low-Cost, High-Volume Spay/Neuter Access Modelmethodology: high-volume_low-cost_access_modelBy providing low-cost, high-volume spay and neuter services, we increase access for underserved populations and reduce pet overpopulation at scale, because affordability and efficiency remove key barriers to preventive care.
- Reward-Incentivized Animal Cruelty Enforcementmethodology: reward-incentivized_enforcementBy offering financial rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of animal abusers, we increase reporting and accountability, because incentivized reporting activates community surveillance and supports law enforcement action.
- The Link Between Animal Abuse and Interpersonal Violencemethodology: the_linkBy recognizing animal abuse as a predictor of broader interpersonal violence, we integrate animal welfare into public safety advocacy, because addressing animal cruelty can prevent cycles of violence and strengthen community protection systems.