Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe County Pca Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TOGETHER WITH OUR COMMUNITY, WE BETTER THE LIVES OF ANIMALS THROUGH JUSTICE, PREVENTION, AND LIFE-SAVING CARE. LOLLYPOP FARM, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER ROCHESTER, ENVISIONS A JUST AND COMPASSIONATE WORLD FOR ALL ANIMALS.
- Income
- $18.7 million
- Spending
- $12.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 27 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 80%
- Employees
- 178
- Volunteers
- 1,008
- Highest pay
- $202,744, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 27.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (animals, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $7.0 million spent. 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 PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CARE SPECIFIC TO THEIR NEEDS, WITH NO TIME LIMIT OR SET LENGTH OF STAY. LOLLYPOP FARM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING PETS IN NEED THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR SECOND CHANCES WITH NEW LOVING FAMILIES. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES FOR ALL OF THE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE.ANIMALS INSIDE THE SHELTER AND THOSE OUTSIDE ON THE FARM ALL RECEIVE EXCELLENT FOOD AND DAILY ENRICHMENT FROM DOTING STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AT LOLLYPOP FARM. EVEN WITH HUNDREDS OF ANIMALS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CARE, EACH ANIMAL GETS THE INDIVIDUAL CARE AND ATTENTION THEY NEED. A VARIETY OF RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO MEET THAT PET'S NEEDS:-- A FULL-SERVICE IN-HOUSE VETERINARY TEAM OF FOUR VETERINARIANS, ALONG WITH A TEAM OF LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS AND ASSISTANTS, THAT TREAT ANIMALS FOR ALL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NEEDS-- A BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION TEAM THAT WORKS WITH PETS WHO MAY HAVE BEHAVIOR ISSUES-- AN EXTENSIVE FOSTER CARE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM THAT EXPANDS OUR CAPACITY TO CARE FOR YOUNG KITTENS AND PETS WHO NEED LONG-TERM REHABILITATION-- COLLABORATIONS WITH RESCUES GROUPS AND SHELTERS TO TRANSFER PETS FOR PLACEMENT-- FOCUSED EFFORTS TO REUNITE STRAY PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS.ONCE A PET OR FARM ANIMAL IS READY FOR ADOPTION, OUR FOCUS IS ON MAKING SUCCESSFUL LONG-TERM MATCHES BETWEEN PETS AND ADOPTERS. ADOPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT OUR MAIN CAMPUS IN FAIRPORT AND THREE SATELLITE ADOPTION CENTERS WITH OUR PARTNER PET SUPPLIES PLUS. LOLLYPOP FARM STRIVES TO PROVIDE AN ADOPTION EXPERIENCE THAT CONSIDERS IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR FINDING THE RIGHT FIT FOR EACH ADOPTER, SUCH AS A PERSON'S HOME, INTERESTS, AND LIFESTYLE.
- $833,007 spent. 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 REFERRED BY 9-1-1 AND OTHER AGENCIES. LOLLYPOP FARM AIMS TO ELEVATE THE IMPORTANCE OF INVESTIGATING AND PROSECUTING ANIMAL CRIMES BY SHARING INFORMATION, TOOLS, AND BEST PRACTICES.
- $2.4 million spent. 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.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1958.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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