Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

In 2024, the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) strengthened its role as a leader in animal welfare across the East End and beyond. With our newly renovated East Hampton campus fully operational for a full calendar year, we significantly expanded our capacity to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need while maintaining our longstanding commitment to ensuring our community remains proudly no-kill.A Year of Growth and Lifesaving ImpactThroughout 2024, ARF provided safe refuge to hundreds of cats and dogs, with our enhanced facility and experienced staff allowing us to meet rising demand for shelter and services:967 animals rescued: including local strays, surrendered pets, feral cats from our Op Cat program, and transports from high kill, overcrowded and under-resourced shelters across the country.503 animals adopted: each one placed with a loving family through thoughtful matchmaking and post-adoption support.967 animals received medical care: ranging from preventative exams and vaccinations to complex surgeries.Our Model: Medical Care, Behavioral Support, and Daily EnrichmentARFs holistic care model centers on three core pillars that together ensure every animal receives the support needed to thrive.1.Medical CareOur on-site veterinary team ensures each animal receives immediate and comprehensive care upon intake, including wellness exams, spay/neuter surgery, parasite control, vaccinations, and treatment for injury or illness. In 2024, over 900 animals were treated, with several critical cases referred to specialist partners. Our medical suite remains a cornerstone of ARFs lifesaving capacity.2.Behavioral SupportAddressing emotional and behavioral needs is key to reducing stress and preparing animals for lasting homes. In 2024, ARF provided more than 4,500 hours of individualized behavioral support and training. Whether helping a shy dog gain confidence or easing a traumatized cat into human contact, our team creates tailored plans that build trust and readiness for adoption.3.Daily Care and EnrichmentFrom supervised playgroups and scent walks to puzzle feeders and socialization sessions, ARFs daily enrichment programming keeps animals mentally and physically engaged. With the upgraded facility now in daily use, every animal benefits from a quiet, clean, and comforting environment that encourages healing and connection.Operation Cat (Op Cat)ARFs Op Cat program remains a pillar of humane community cat management. In 2024, we performed 614 free spay/neuter surgeries for feral cats through our TNR (trap/neuter/return) model. Now in its 27th year, Op Cat has altered over 33,500 cats across eastern Long Island, helping control the outdoor cat population and reduce the number of kittens entering the sheltering system.Looking AheadARFs work in 2024 reflected the full realization of our expanded vision - larger shelter capacity, more adoptions, and more lives saved. As we move forward, we remain committed to evolving our practices, building partnerships, and expanding rescue efforts, especially in high-risk areas nationally. Whether through lifesaving transports, community education, or compassionate care for every cat and dog who comes through our doors, ARF is steadfast in its mission: to provide safety, dignity, and love to animals until each finds a forever home.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 63.3%; rating input score 63
• Program expense ratio: 78%; rating input score 78
• Fundraising efficiency: $6.36 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 23; 23rd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 0 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 0
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• 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; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • 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: 21.8%; rating input score 78; 78th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 5.93; rating input score 86; 86th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.05; rating input score 71; 71st percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 8.8%; rating input score 34; 34th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 2.9% per year; rating input score 100; 27th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 6% per year; rating input score 100; 48th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 7.7% per year; rating input score 100; 49th percentile among comparable filings