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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

95.53

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 95.53 four stars
  Financial 93.69 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

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.

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.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

four stars

93.69

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 08/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, 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)		 82.7%
  Administrative Expenses 5.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 11.5%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.12
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 3.74
  Program Expenses Growth 9.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 4.0%
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) 95.53 four stars
Dane County Humane Society (WI) 87.15 three stars
Connecticut Humane Society (CT) 89.17 three stars
Humane Society of Indianapolis (IN) 94.27 four stars
The Marin Humane Society (CA) 96.31 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $6,573,442
   Federated Campaigns $278,978
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $632,678
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $7,485,098
   Program Service Revenue $1,032,574
Total Primary Revenue $8,517,672
   Other Revenue $741,995
TOTAL REVENUE $9,259,667
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $6,044,182
   Administrative Expenses $394,132
   Fundraising Expenses $863,629
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $7,301,943
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,957,724
   
Net Assets $25,568,664

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 $2,594,515 42.9%
Veterinary Clinic $1,420,394 23.5%
Community Programs $1,174,496 19.4%

Ratings History
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-06 08/01/2018 95.53 four stars
2016-06 10/01/2017 92.87 four stars
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
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013

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).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$121,136 1.65% Alice Calabrese President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester (NY) 95.53 four stars
National Mill Dog Rescue (CO) 87.01 three stars
MSPCA-Angell (MA) 92.20 four stars
Asheville Humane Society (NC) 88.80 three stars
Animal Welfare League of Arlington (VA) 91.63 four 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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