The Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County for the Prevention of Cruelty To

What it reported doing in 2024

While animal sheltering has long been the focus of animal welfare, the focus on prevention and intervention has evolved as a critical strategy in saving lives. Lollypop farm's outreach programs provide solutions that help keep pets in their loving homes. We engage people of all ages to help meet their needs, learn about kindness toward animals, and access resources for optimal pet care. Our comprehensive offerings and approach helps pet owners find solutions for their pet issues. From humane education to instill the values of compassion and kindness to all, to direct services that address the varied needs of pets and their owners, to partnerships and referrals to resources available with other organizations in the community, our efforts to keep pets with their families preserves that human-animal bond. Our outreach programs and services include:- snip (spay neuter incentive program) is a low-cost spay/neuter program for qualified dog and cat owners and feral cat caretakers. It enables affordable access to surgery to prevent unwanted litters and prevent future health problems for pets. The service ultimately reduces the number of homeless pets surrendered to the shelter.- a pet pantry to help those experiencing hardship to provide food and supplies for their pets. Through connections with area food pantries, designated distribution days, and pick up at lollypop farm, we've enabled access for pet owners to get temporary help for their beloved furry family members.- pet behavior consultations to help pet owners prevent and address serious behavioral concerns, and a pet behavior helpline (pet peeves) to provide introductory training and behavioral advice to help owners address issues and learn to communicate with their pets.- advice for pet-owning renters and referrals to pet-friendly rental communities.- referrals to assistance programs in the community that may address the needs of pet owners. Information on low-cost vaccinations and veterinary care, financial assistance, and pet trainers are readily available.- humane education promotes kindness, develops empathy, and cultivates compassion toward animals, people, and the natural world. Lollypop farm empowers individuals to gain the knowledge and tools to make informed, socially responsible choices to better the lives of animals in our community. Workshops, classes, camps, and more offerings for all ages engage participants in the joy of sharing our lives with other animals.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 63.8%; rating input score 64
• Program expense ratio: 79.5%; rating input score 80
• Fundraising efficiency: $7.72 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 31; 31st percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 2 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 33
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 30.7%; rating input score 88; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 4.49; rating input score 83; 83rd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.09; rating input score 75; 75th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 9.2%; rating input score 23; 23rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 6.5% per year; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 8.3% per year; rating input score 100; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 8.1% per year; rating input score 100; 55th percentile among comparable filings