Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter

What it reported doing in 2024

Founded in 1989, the friends of the new haven animal shelter, inc., (fnhas) is a volunteer organization dedicated to helping the animals at the robin i. Kroogman new haven animal shelter find responsible, loving homes. We incorporated and became an official 501(c)(3) charity in 2001.our primary goal is to ensure that our shelter animals receive the most compassionate care possible. Further, we strive to make our shelter the first place that greater new haven area residents think of when they decide to adopt a pet. To that end, we continue to build our volunteer program, improve the physical condition of the shelter, raise public awareness of the shelter's services, and above all, find permanent homes for our animals.our volunteers work directly with the shelter staff to provide the animals and the people of new haven with the most comprehensive service possible. The total number of animals adopted from 10/1/24 to 9/30/25 was 47 (37 dogs and 10 cats.)as part of our efforts, we do the following:- pay for unusual medical care that the animals would not ordinarily receive, including x-rays and tests for diseases like heartworm and feline leukemia. This year's medical expenses totaled $4,225.- sponsor a foster care program for dogs and cats that need special attention.- offer personal assistance in choosing a companion animal to people who want to adopt from the shelter.- work with local and regional rescue groups and local shelters to place cats and dogs in good homes.- appear weekly on wtnh-tv news channel 8's popular 'pet of the week' segment.- maintain two websites, one at www.petfinder.com and www.findafriendforlife.org which generate many quality adoptions.- develop videos for each adoptable shelter animal.- publish among friends, a twice-yearly newsletter.- educate owners about pet care.our volunteers work in many areas. Some deal directly with grooming, walking, and socializing to keep them accustomed to people. Others prefer to work in fund-raising and other public awareness programs.about volunteeringthe fnhas is growing rapidly! We see a bright future, and we are sure that, with your help, we can boost the shelter's adoption rate and, in the process, make the lives of the animals in our care more comfortable and stimulating. The volunteer group exists for two basic reasons. First, to help our shelter animals maintain contact with people so they will become more adoptable, and second, to give people like you a chance to make a difference. You can make this happen by becoming a volunteer and donating your time to serve in any capacity you find personally rewarding. There are several specialized areas open to members, such as animal care and socialization, website development, digital photography, fund raising, public relations, facilities improvement, adoption counseling, and advertising.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 13.6%; rating input score 14
• Program expense ratio: 59.4%; rating input score 59

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 52nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Limited

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 77.1%; rating input score 97; 97th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 24.08; rating input score 96; 96th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 68; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -36.1% per year; rating input score 0; 11th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -13.7% per year; rating input score 0; 20th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 7.9% per year; rating input score 100; 67th percentile among comparable filings