Rochester Hope For Pets is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rochester, New York, registered in 2008, with $161,869 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$162K
▲ 3.0% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$157K
Net assets
$236K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Rochester Hope For Pets— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Rochester Hope For Pets: 18 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Rochester Hope For Pets— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Rochester Hope For Pets: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $67K (FY2010) to $162K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$236K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$236K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,869▲3.0% | $157,140▲27.3% | $235,897▲10.6% | $235,897▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $157,141▲18.7% | $123,417▼30.1% | $213,264▲18.8% | $213,264▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $132,417▼33.2% | $176,654▼10.4% | $179,540▼19.8% | $179,540▼19.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $198,234▼2.6% | $197,199▼14.7% | $223,777▲0.5% | $223,777▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $203,605▲27.8% | $231,132▲43.3% | $222,742▼11.0% | $222,742▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $159,319▼25.2% | $161,276▲1.6% | $250,269▼0.8% | $250,269▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $213,072▼2.7% | $158,726▼0.5% | $252,226▲27.5% | $252,226▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $219,015▼3.1% | $159,602▼26.4% | $197,880▲42.9% | $197,880▲42.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $226,027▼6.3% | $216,821▼20.0% | $138,467▲7.1% | $138,467▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $241,102▲32.1% | $271,187▲54.9% | $129,261▼18.9% | $129,261▼18.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $182,572 | $175,028▲25.3% | $159,345▲5.0% | $159,345▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $139,636▲65.3% | $151,801▲40.4% | $155,091▲37.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | $126,742▲89.7% | $84,472▲74.5% | $108,092▲64.2% | $113,060▲71.8% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $66,804 | $48,398 | $65,822 | $65,822 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
7 grants to Rochester Hope For Pets totaling $66K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $9,145 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | For general support | 2023 | $7,529 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | To provide financial assistance to adults so they can keep their animals | 2022 | $8,875 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Financial assistance to adults over 55 who are struggling to pay for veterinary care | 2021 | $6,097 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Financial assist to adults 55+ for veterinary care to keep pets | 2020 | $5,944 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Financial assist to adults 55+ for veterinary care to keep pets | 2020 | $5,944 |
| Petsmart Charities Inc | S/n | 2014 | $22,810 |
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Data for Rochester Hope For Pets (EIN 26-2720084) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.