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Animals : Animal Rights, Welfare, and Services

Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester

We call it Lollypop Love!

four stars

96.13

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

Board Leadership
Cindy Yancey
Chairperson of the Board

CEO
Alice Calabrese
President and CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 96.13 four stars
  Financial 94.54 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, 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.

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.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of animal adoptions
5,672
Rate of animals saved
79
Number of volunteer hours contributed annually
34,865
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This impact information is current as of March 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

94.54

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, 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)		 83.4%
  Administrative Expenses 5.0%
  Fundraising Expenses 11.5%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.12
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 3.55
  Program Expenses Growth 10.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 2.9%
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) 96.13 four stars
Yavapai Humane Society (AZ) 88.87 three stars
Roanoke Valley SPCA (VA) 96.91 four stars
Charleston Animal Society (SC) 87.73 three stars
The Marin Humane Society (CA) 90.91 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $5,541,158
   Federated Campaigns $237,229
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $720,880
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $6,499,267
   Program Service Revenue $1,057,461
Total Primary Revenue $7,556,728
   Other Revenue $1,007,670
TOTAL REVENUE $8,564,398
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $6,822,054
   Administrative Expenses $340,647
   Fundraising Expenses $926,963
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $8,089,664
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $474,734
   
Net Assets $26,603,975

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 $2,886,884 42.3%
Veterinary Clinic $1,611,884 23.6%
Community Programs $1,508,525 22.1%

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

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 08/01/2019 96.13 four stars
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, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$127,406 1.57% Alice Calabrese President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester (NY) 96.13 four stars
Associated Humane Societies (NJ) 85.15 three stars
SPCA of Wake County (NC) 89.76 three stars
Dutchess County SPCA (NY) 85.23 three stars
Capital Humane Society (NE) 87.57 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

Cindy Yancey
Chairperson of the Board

CEO

Alice Calabrese
President and CEO

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