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

Fairport, NY · EIN 16-0743047 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Latest filing: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (tax year 2024) · View the filing · Correct or respond

The Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County for the Prevention of Cruelty to reported $18.7 million in revenue and $12.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $79.51 went to program services, $5.61 to management and general costs and $14.88 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 79.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $202,744 (PRESIDENT/CEO). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 166% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.

Where $100 of spending went

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $13M

For context, the median across 245 covered animal-related charities: $83.96 programs, $9.42 management, $6.62 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).

Where $100 of revenue came from

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $19M

Other revenue was negative: −$135K. The bar shows the positive sources only.

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

FY2025 filing. Median across 245 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
MeasureFY2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
79.5%82.1%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
5.6%9.2%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
14.9%6.5%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
$0.13$0.10
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
79.6%67.3%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
0.0%0.0%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
6.4%19.3%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$202,744$314,886
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
1.57%1.63%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
910
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
48.926.8
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
17 of 17100.0%

A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.

What the money paid for, in its own words

FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expense
$7.0M expenses · 68.1% of program spending · revenue $529K

Lollypop farm, recipient of the better business bureau of upstate new york 2023 torch award for ethics, large nonprofit, offers a shelter of hope and second chances for companion and farm animals who are homeless or abused. Cats, dogs, rabbits, small pets, birds, horses, pigs, sheep, geese, and other farm animals enjoy the comfort of a nurturing environment, veterinary treatment, behavioral intervention, and expert, loving care from staff and volunteers during their time at lollypop farm. Every animal entrusted to US for help regardless of age, health issues or injuries, or behavior is…

$833K expenses · 8.1% of program spending · revenue $4,046

For 150 years, our organization has fought to end cruelty to animals. Lollypop farm is the designated spca for monroe county. Charged with investigating and enforcing the animal cruelty laws of ny, the five animal cruelty investigators on our humane law enforcement team are certified peace officers with the authority to make arrests in monroe, orleans, genesee, and livingston counties. Officers also assist other law enforcement agencies in investigating animal crimes. We respond to concerns about animal cruelty reported through our animal cruelty hotline (585-223-6500), as well as cases…

$2.4M expenses · 23.8% of program spending · revenue $655K

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…

Highest reported compensation

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
PRESIDENT/CEO
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$178,173$0$24,571$202,744
VP OF DONOR RELATIONS
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$144,106$0$7,895$152,001
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$141,771$0$8,237$150,008
VP AND COO
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$128,062$0$15,473$143,535
VETERINARIAN
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$110,602$0$30,689$141,291
VP OF FINANCE AND CFO
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$108,857$0$31,757$140,614
VP OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEV
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$122,426$0$7,288$129,714
VETERINARIAN
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$112,900$0$14,514$127,414

9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County for the Prevention of Cruelty to (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $513K (Part IX, line 5).

6 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
RevenueExpenses
$0$10M$20M$30M$40MFY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025$19M$13M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
FY2025 ⓘ$19M$13M79.5%$53M$202,744
FY2024 ⓘ$15M$12M78.1%$47M$191,086
FY2023 ⓘ$22M$12M71.9%$41M$174,767
FY2022 ⓘ$10M$9.7M78.3%$29M$165,675
FY2021 ⓘ$11M$8.6M80.8%$31M$151,123
FY2020 ⓘ$7.0M$9.0M83.7%$26M$148,443

Governance answers, as filed

FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means
  • Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b17 · 17 independent
  • Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
  • Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
  • Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
  • Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
  • Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
  • Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
  • Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
  • Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
  • Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
  • Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
  • Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
  • Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
  • Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
  • Employees Part I, line 5178
  • Volunteers Part I, line 61,008

Largest outside contractors

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only
QUATRO CONSULTING GROUP
Capital campaign construction management
$1,348,565
BORNS GROUP INC
Direct marketing annual campaign
$198,931
ROOFING ROCHESTER NY
Roofing contractor
$151,019
TULLY RINCKEY PLLC
Legal services
$122,865

Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.

Private foundation grants it received

15 private foundations reported grants to The Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County for the Prevention of Cruelty to totaling $109K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.

Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.

Correct a figure or respond

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Questions people ask

How much of The Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County for the Prevention of Cruelty to's spending goes to programs?

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, The Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County for the Prevention of Cruelty to reported that 79.5% of its $12.9 million in expenses went to program services, 5.6% to management and general and 14.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does The Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County for the Prevention of Cruelty to pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation The Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County for the Prevention of Cruelty to reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $202,744, for the role of PRESIDENT/CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does The Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County for the Prevention of Cruelty to get its money?

Of $18.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 79.6% came from contributions and grants and 6.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is The Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County for the Prevention of Cruelty to a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 16-0743047 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.

Sources

  • FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202630699349301708 · read the filing · XML
  • FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202510989349301951 · read the filing
  • FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202440579349301194 · read the filing
  • FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202330749349301813 · read the filing
  • FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202230389349300518 · read the filing
  • FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202100889349300305 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 16-0743047: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.