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Animals : Animal Rights, Welfare, and Services

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester

Building lifelong bonds between people and animals

four stars

93.19

99 Victor Road Fairport, NY 14450
tel: (585) 223-1330   Web Site
EIN: 16-0743047

Board Leadership
David Swinford
Chairperson of the Board

CEO
Alice Calabrese
President and CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 93.19 four stars
  Financial 91.24 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 07/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

91.24

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 07/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity’s total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 80.6%
  Administrative Expenses 5.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 13.4%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.13
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 3.70
  Program Expenses Growth 8.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 8.6%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester (NY) 93.19 four stars
Yavapai Humane Society (AZ) 89.93 three stars
Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary Animal Society (NV) 86.26 three stars
Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA (CA) 90.86 four stars
Heartland Humane Society (OR) 93.99 four stars

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Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is committed to building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach programs and the prevention of cruelty. The Society envisions a time when our community celebrates the human-animal bond; embraces the mutual benefits therein; and treats all fellow beings with care, compassion and respect. Some of our programs include: pet assisted therapy; Pets Are Welcome program; anti-animal fighting program; senior citizen pet assistance; Seniors for Seniors; Spay/Neuter Incentive Program; pet cemetery, columbarium and cremation service; and pet loss support seminars.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $4,772,975
   Federated Campaigns $281,333
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $464,935
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $5,519,243
   Program Service Revenue $1,056,442
Total Primary Revenue $6,575,685
   Other Revenue $939,210
TOTAL REVENUE $7,514,895
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $5,078,459
   Administrative Expenses $366,299
   Fundraising Expenses $717,040
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $6,161,798
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,353,097
   
Net Assets $21,949,382

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Animal Shelter $2,347,726 46.2%
Veterinary Clinic $1,110,501 21.9%
Community Programs $916,597 18.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-06 07/01/2016 93.19 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 87.73 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 12/22/2015 89.54 three stars
2014-06 10/01/2015 89.17 three stars
2013-06 12/22/2014 91.22 four stars
2012-06 04/01/2014 84.86 three stars
2012-06 07/01/2013 84.59 three stars
2011-06 11/06/2012 87.75 three stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 88.68 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 06/01/2011 84.72 three stars
2009-06 07/01/2010 76.68 two stars
2008-06 05/01/2009 88.13 three stars
2007-06 03/01/2008 85.95 three stars
2006-06 02/01/2007 80.89 three stars
2005-06 04/01/2006 77.60 two stars
2004-06 05/01/2005 83.22 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 16-0743047
Name in IRS Master File HUMANE SOCIETY OF ROCHESTER AND MONROE COUNTY PCA INC
NTEE Code D20
NTEE Classification Animal Protection and Welfare
NTEE Type Animal-Related
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (913) Prevention of cruelty to animals
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date May, 1958
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
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  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012
  • June, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$118,450 1.92% Alice Calabrese Smith President, CEO

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is committed to building lifelong bonds between people and animals through education, community outreach programs and the prevention of cruelty. The Society envisions a time when our community celebrates the human-animal bond; embraces the mutual benefits therein; and treats all fellow beings with care, compassion and respect. Some of our programs include: pet assisted therapy; Pets Are Welcome program; anti-animal fighting program; senior citizen pet assistance; Seniors for Seniors; Spay/Neuter Incentive Program; pet cemetery, columbarium and cremation service; and pet loss support seminars.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester (NY) 93.19 four stars
Suncoast Humane Society (FL) 90.78 four stars
Humane Society of El Paso (TX) 85.87 three stars
Humane Society of Indianapolis (IN) 95.57 four stars
Capital Humane Society (NE) 89.44 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester
99 Victor Road
Fairport, NY 14450
tel: (585) 223-1330
fax: (585) 425-4183
EIN: 16-0743047

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Board Leadership

David Swinford
Chairperson of the Board

CEO

Alice Calabrese
President and CEO

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