Lycoming County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

“Form 990 is reviewed with executive director who makes it available for any board member who wishes to review the form prior to filing.”

“Board members are expected to continually self-evaluate and monitor with annual disclosure of interests. Executive director, with board oversight monitors others.”

“Board of directors approves all salary rates.”

“Board of directors approves all pay rates.”

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request. Current form 990 is also available on the organization's website.”

“Volunteers participate in public education awareness program, clerical duties at the facility and animal care. Volunteers also participate in special events held for fund raising purposes. Volunteers conducted school presentations and shelter tours. All board members are also volunteers.”

“Animal care - the shelter is the focal point of all spca services for animal rescue, shelter, care and adoptions. The shelter handled 2,488 animals in 2018. 1,032 animals were adopted to new homes (10% increase), 343 animals were returned to their owners. 17 animals were transferred to rescue groups. 636 shelter animals were spayed or neutered through the spca program. 631 financial vouchers for spaying and neutering were issued to assist low income owners. There was a decrease in cat euthanasia. 557 cats and kittens were placed in foster homes until adopted. A barn cat program has been established for cats that are not social but not agressive. Barn owners provide housing, food and water for these cats in return the cats provide rodent control. A medical fund was established by the board. This fund will provide a revolving loan program of no interest loans for urgent veterinary care for pets of low income individuals. 46 loans totalling more than 14,000 were granted in 2018.”

“Education and community outreach - educated people in the methods of caring for and protecting animals. Community outreach provided to schools, clubs, and other community organizations. Employee and volunteer representatives made presentations at schools. Shelter tours were conducted throughout the year for humane education. Volunteers made visits to area nursing homes for pet therapy. Volunteers contributed more than 5,167 hours for the benefit of community outreach and animal care. Volunteers participated in community events. A summer camp for children aged 6-13 was conducted for six weeks in 2018. The camp introduced children to humane care and treatment of animals in a safe atmosphere.”

“Cost of goods sold 34,304 direct fund raising expense 12,156 costs of goods sold -34,304 direct fund raising expenses -12,156”