2013 ANNUAL REPORT - ARF of the Hamptons

saving lives, enriching yours
2013 ANNUAL REPORT
ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF THE HAMPTONS, INC.
ARF’s mission is to actively rescue cats
and dogs, provide quality care and offer
sanctuary until loving homes can be found
SAVING
LIVES.
ENRICHING
YOURS.
May 30, 2014
Dear Supporters,
2013 was another record-breaking year for the Animal Rescue Fund of the
Hamptons (ARF) with more animals rescued and adopted than ever before.
A total of 1,113 cats and dogs were adopted into loving homes, which is an
8% increase over 2012. This is the second year in a row that we have placed
over 1,000 animals which makes ARF one of the largest and most effective
shelters on all of Long Island.
Top Dogs & Cool Cats
Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, granted ARF
a 4-star rating for the second year in a row. ARF is in an elite group with only
19% of the charities in the United States earning 4-stars two years consecutively.
Lisa McCarthy
President
Our long term vision for the organization includes an exciting, major capital
project here at the Adoption Center that would allow us to double the number of
adoptions, provide Sanctuary housing for hard to adopt cats and dogs and build
a dog training center where dogs and their handlers could enjoy training classes
year-round. We have hired the Bacon Group one of the nation’s leading animal
facility architects to help us with these plans.
We are a publicly supported charity and receive support from over 13,500
households, foundations and corporations. We are proud to list most of them in
this annual report. We celebrated in August with the Bow Wow Meow Ball held
for the first time at the Adoption Center. The lovely Bernadette Peters
was our honoree and helped make it the most successful benefit in our
history with a total of $500,000 raised!
During the summer of 2013 we also launched the LemonARF program where
young people sell lemonade and other treats to benefit the animals at ARF.
In its first season, children who participated in LemonARF raised over $5,000!
We at ARF know that your pet is part of your family. There are numerous medical
benefits associated with pet ownership. We cannot thank our adopters enough
for sharing their testimonials of all the values they reap owning their four-legged
friends. Thank you for sharing your letters, emails and photos with us. We love
hearing from you! Please be sure to go on our Facebook page and follow ARF’s
lively posts and share them with your friends.
(ARF Board of Directors)
Joanne Breyer
Polly Bruckmann
Jennie Tarr Coyne
Lewis Berman, DVM
Executive
Gale Drukier
Vice President
Jay Kuhlman, DVM
Michael Franzino
Gigi Mahon
Vice
President
Robin Maynard
Zoe Kamitses
Sandra McConnell
Vice President
Sandra Powers
Larry Smith
Katharine Rayner
Vice PresidentWilliam P. Rayner
Christina MacDonald Daryl Roth
Treasurer
Christopher Schwabacher
Muriel Siebert*
Rachel Sumers
Assistant Treasurer
Barbara Washkowitz
Barbara Slifka
Barbara Zucker
Secretary
*Deceased
Awards and
Recognition in 2013:
All of us at ARF feel fortunate to touch so many lives with the work we do. We want
to continue to save lives and enrich yours. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
4 Star Rating - Charity Navigator (2nd Year)
Lisa McCarthySara Davison
President of the Board
Executive Director
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Best Thrift Shop - Dan’s Papers (2nd Year)
Shelter of the Year - Pet Philanthropy Circle
2013
Rescue & Humane
Partners
2013
Corporate
Sponsors
• ASPCA
• Animal Medical Center, NY
• Animal Rescue Flights
• ARF Rincón, Puerto Rico
• Best Friends Animal Society
• Bide-A-Wee
• Carolina Border Collie Rescue
• Columbia Humane Society, NC
• Heart’s United for Animals, NE
• Humane Society of the United States
• Kent Animal Shelter, Calverton, NY
• Mayor’s Alliance for New York City’s Animals
• Maddie’s Fund
• North Fork Animal Welfare League
• PetCo Foundation
• PetFest 2013
• Pets from Paradise, St. Croix, USVI
• Rescue Paw Foundation
• RSVP, Inc.
• S.A.V.E.S.
• Society for Companion Animals, Dallas TX
• Southampton Animal Shelter,
Southampton, NY
• Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter,
Wantagh, NY
• Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter,
Port Washington, NY
• Walter Crowe Animal Shelter/Kershaw County
Humane Society, SC
• Baccarat
• Bark Box
• Brooks Brothers
• Brown Harris Stevens
• Café Max
• Channing Daughters Winery
• Coach
• Corcoran Group Real Estate
• The Dancing Gourmet
• East End Veterinary Emergency
& Specialty Center
• Freshpet
• Hampton Coffee Company
• Hamptons Cottages & Gardens Magazine
• Hamptons Magazine
• Invisible Fence
• John Hummel Custom Builders
• Laurin Copen Antiques
• London Jewelers
• Marders
• Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
• The New York Knicks
• The Ocean Group
• Prince Associates, Inc.
• Starbucks Coffee Company
• Suffolk County National Bank
• Travelzoo
• Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley,
Dubin & Quartararo
Legacy of Love
ARF receives neither federal funding nor local governmental
funding to keep our doors and kennels open. While we
mourn the passing of all who left us in 2013, we are
eternally grateful for those who pledged their continued
support through their estates.
• Alice Ackermann
• Anne R. Barry
• Clinton Ide
• John Philip Jayme, II
• Cheryl K. Lewin
• Lebrun R. McKnight
• Elsie Wolfe
ARF’s Sustaining
Circle Members
By becoming a monthly donor to ARF, the
following people have become Sustaining
Circle Members. It’s easy and convenient.
Thank you Sustaining Circle Members!
• Ms. Janet P. Cadogan
• Mrs. Barbara L. Clark
• Mr. and Mrs. Michael Contillo
• Ms. Barbara S. Dugan
• Mrs. Betsy Frowein
• Ms. Abby Fink
• Ms. Arleen Furer
• Ms. Diane Gover
• Ms. Susan Hasselberger
• Ms. Ellen Henschel
• Ms. Donna Hulse
• Ms. Christina Hupalowsky
• Mr. Robert B. Kurzberg
• Ms. Erica Laspia
• Mrs. Dale Leff
• Dr. Barbara Locker
• Ms. Leola MacDonald
• Ms. Ngaere Macray and Mr. David Seeler
• Ms. Hilary McDonald
• Mr. and Mrs. Keith McDonald
• Ms. Elena Nacanther
• Mr. Scott Newman
• Ms. Judith Ogens
• Mr. Alfredo Paredes
and Mr. Brad Goldfarb
• Ms. Antoinette Peloso
• Ms. Carey Reinhardt
• Mr. Stephen Ruddy, III
• Mr. Nathaniel Russell
• Mr. Stuart Selip
• Ms. Joan Mary Skrkon
• Mrs. Joan B. Stolleman
• Ms. Deryn Trott
• Mr. Jeffrey Vandenberg
• Ms. Marcella Wainwright
• Ms. Marilyn Wolstencroft
• Ms. Joan Wyckoff
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2013 was a banner year for ARF.
2013 was another record breaking year for ARF. ARF adopted out 1,133 animals –
an 8% increase over our 2013 adoption statistics, and our best year yet.
INTAKE REPORT 2013
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PUPPIES
1,185 cats, kittens, dogs and puppies were admitted to our Adoption Center in 2013 vs. 1,088 in 2012
ADOPTION REPORT 2013
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1,113 cats, kittens, dogs and puppies were adopted from ARF in 2013 vs. 1,023 in 2012
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Financial Information
For the Year Ending 2013
Expenses
Revenue
Direct Public Support*
$1,490,953
Donated Goods (thrift shop) $440,491
Investment Income$328,500
Program Revenue
$292,066
Misc. Revenue$15,205
TOTAL REVENUE$2,567,215
Animal Programs
$2,095,492
Administration
$372,928
Fundraising$184,407
Thrift Shop
$191,903
TOTAL EXPENSES$2,844,730
Net Operating Surplus/Deficit
($277,515)
Net Assets at Beginning of Year
$14,196,459
Net Assets at End of Year
$13,918,944
*Includes: contributions (cash & stock), grants, benefits & calendar sales
2013 Events
Bow Wow Meow Ball
ARF took to the Polish Hall in Riverhead, NY for two more Long Island’s
Best! Pet Adoption Expo. As the host of 6 other Long Island animal
welfare groups, great times were had by all – especially ARF’s adoptable
animals, 38 of whom found forever homes from this popular event.
ARF was proud to present the “Champion of Animals” Award to
Bernadette Peters, animal activist and star of stage and screen.
Presenter Beth Ostrosky Stern, friend to all animals, MC Dick Cavett
and four hundred guests enjoyed the first ever summer gala held at
ARF’s 22 acre campus in Wainscott, NY which included a silent auction,
cocktails, dinner and dancing the night away with Peter Duchin and
the Peter Duchin Orchestra.
Third Annual Designer Showhouse
20th Annual Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk
The Third Annual ARF Designer Showhouse and Sale featured
internationally acclaimed designer vignettes inspired by and arranged
using Thrift Shop donations and the designer’s personal contributions,
presenting unequaled sales opportunities. The talented designers
were: Elizabeth Dow, James Huniford, Ann Madonia and Susan
Madonia, Annie M. Napoliello, Barbara Ostrom and Preston Phillips.
Always a must attend event, ARF’s 20th Annual Stroll to the Sea held
over Columbus Day weekend was a day to remember. All walkers
received a free event t-shirt with artwork by Isaac Mizrahi, inspired by his
rescue dog Harry, and in addition to the walk from historic Mulford Farm
to East Hampton’s Main Beach and back all involved enjoyed contests
with great prizes, a dog agility course, Dreesen’s Donuts, Starbucks
Coffee, cider from The Milk Pail as well as silent and chinese auctions.
Long Island’s Best! Pet Adoption Expos
27th Annual Garden Tour
One of the longest running garden tours on Long Island, ARF’s 2013
“Tiptoe Through the Tulips” self guided tour included six outstanding
gardens in the village of East Hampton & environs as well as a
magnificent cocktail party to end the day at the historic home of
Mary Jane & Charles Brock in the heart of East Hampton village.
2014 ARF Pet Calendar
Now in its ninth year, the ARF Pet Calendar has raised over $1 million
to help us carry out our mission. By purchasing a page in the annual
calendar pet lovers are able to share their love for their furry friends, or
sponsor that special ARFan who is still looking for a home. For the 2014
Pet Calendar ARF was fortunate enough to have internationally acclaimed
artist Malcolm Morley create the striking front and back panels.
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ARF’s work with animals,
within our community and
throughout the organization
is guided by three core
values: compassion,
integrity and dedication.
Community
Outreach at ARF
Operation Cat (Op Cat):
Founded 16 years ago by Board Member Zoe Kamitses, Op Cat is
the only TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) program covering Westhampton
Beach to Montauk. In 2013 Op Cat saw 1,210 cats fixed and a 34%
reduction in kitten intake from the wild.
People United with Pets (PUP) Program:
ARF’s PUP Program provides a safe haven for pets when their
owners are in a period of crisis or difficulty due to illness, domestic
abuse or the limited means of many seniors. PUP provides
veterinary care, boarding or in-home care, food, grooming and/or
transportation to those in need.
Humane Education:
ARF staff members teach students from pre-school to high school
about the basics of animal care and the importance of spay/neuter.
Student internships are an excellent way for young people to learn
about caring for cats and dogs.
Pet Therapy:
Volunteers and ARF staff bring our animals to local daycare
centers and nursing homes where a child or senior citizen may
enjoy a purring kitten in their lap or an affectionate, playful puppy
by their side.
Free Clinics:
Each year ARF provides free microchipping, rabies
shots and free or low cost spay/neuter services
to our local community.
Dog Obedience and
Agility Classes:
Our extremely popular and
affordable dog training classes help
strengthen the bond between dog
and owner and help prevent people
from giving up their dogs because of
poor behavior.
Annual Meeting &
Pet Celebration Day:
Each year ARF holds its Pet Celebration Day & Annual Meeting
on the ARF campus. The morning activities include election of
board members and annual report to the members followed by
lots of fun including contests, treats for animals and humans
alike and a chance to greet the ARF alumni who are now enjoying
their second chance at life with their new families. In 2013 we
were proud to recognize three dedicated volunteers with the
Friends of Animals Award: Eunice Bennett, Mina Kahofer and
Cathy McHugh.
Emergency Pet Evacuation:
ARF is the official Emergency Pet Evacuation Center of the
Town of East Hampton.
Volunteers:
Volunteers are the lifeblood of ARF. There is nothing these
dedicated men and women won’t do to help the animals as
they wait for adoption including: walking and socializing dogs,
socializing and bottle-feeding young kittens in their home,
working at offsite adopt-a-thons and special events, caring for
community cat colonies, manning the Thrift & Treasure Shop
and so much more. Every year ARF honors its volunteers with
a Volunteer Appreciation Party, as well as laud outstanding
commitment to the Friends of Animals’ Award at the Pet
Celebration Day and Annual Meeting.
Thrift & Treasure Shop:
Open seven days a week in bucolic
Sagaponack, the ARF Thrift &
Treasure Shop has something for
everyone. All donations including
clothing, housewares, furniture or other
gently used items, are tax deductible.
100% of the proceeds earned at the Thrift
Shop go directly to benefitting the animals
at the ARF Adoption Center.
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ARF thanks all of the generous donors who help keep our kennels and doors open each
and every day. Due to space constraints we were not able to list all of their names, but
each and every gift, no matter the size, helped us save lives in 2013. Every effort has been
made to ensure this list is complete and accurate. If you find any errors or omissions,
please do not hesitate to contact us and we will update the listing.
$50,000+
$5,000+ (continued)
$1,000+ (continued)
$1,000+ (continued)
Mrs. Katharina Otto-Bernstein
and Mr. Nathan Bernstein
Mrs. Anne Cox Chambers
Estate of Cheryl K. Lewin
Mr. and Mrs. William P. Rayner
Mr. Calvin Klein
Sir Paul McCartney
Michele and Agnes Cestone Foundation
Mr. Peter G. Peterson and
Ms. Joan Ganz Cooney
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Poveromo
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Riley
Mr. Marshall Rose and
Ms. Candice Bergen
Mr. and Mrs. Warren L. Schwerin
Ms. Amy Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Tobin
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Unterman
Mrs. Mary Schulyer Campbell*
Canine Control Company
The Cape Branch Foundation
Ms. Jamiee Chapin
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Chudnoff
Ms. Emily Cobb
Mr. Thomas E. Constance
Mrs. Gail Cooke
Corcoran Group
Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
Mr. James C. Cowles and
Ms. Kathryn Maney
Ms. Ana R. Daniel
Mrs. Margaret C. Davison*
Ms. Zita Davisson
Mr. and Mrs. Wofford Denius
Mr. and Mrs Steven Dunaif
Mrs. Susan P. Dusenberry
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Eaton
Mr. Frederick Eberstadt
Mr. and Mrs. David Egen
Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Einhorn
Mr. Walter J. Elliot
Ms. Lucia Fabbo and Ms. Justine Faeth
Ms Dolorita Fitzgerald
Mrs. Barbara Hackman Franklin
The Franklin Family Foundation
Ms. Diane L. Galdi
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Gerschel
Dr. Ralph Gibson and
Mr. Andrew Jacobyansky
Ms. Patricia Gold
Ms. Barbara Goldsmith
Mr. Stuart Goode
Mr. and Mrs. Guenther E. Greiner
The William and Mary Greve Foundation
Mr. and Mrs Donald Gruhn
Mr. Peter Hallock and Mr. Craig Mowry
Mr. and Mrs. Randers H. Heimer
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hoffman
Ms. Heidi M. Holterbosch and
Mr. Peter Cicognani
Mr. Gordon Henry Hoppe and
Mr. Michael Breault
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Huff
Ms. Madeline Hult
Dr. and Mrs. Joel J. Kassimir
Mr. Michael Katz
Hans W. Kertess and
Antoinette Guerrini-Maraldi
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kornblum
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kroft
Mr. Marl Lanspa
Mrs. Dale Leff
Ms. Hillary Legrain
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lehockey
Ms. Nancy Leigh
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Loeb –
The Loeb Family Third Point
Foundation
Ms. Thea Lorber
The Dorothy Loudon Foundation
Mr. David S. Mack
Ms. Ngaere A. Macray and
Mr. David Seeler
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Marcus
Mrs. Ethel K. Marran
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Meister, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. David Mellegard
Ms. Barbara A. Mequid
Mr. David Milligan
Overbrook Family Advised Fund
of Carolyn Cole
Mr. and Mrs. Jospeh R. Perella
Prince Associates
Mr. and Mrs. Yves Robert
Mrs. Janet C. Ross
Mr. Stephen Ruddy, III
Mr. Larry Scheinfeld
Mrs. Sonny Schotland
Mrs. Maryam K. Seley
Mr. Jonathan Sheffer
Mrs. Frances La Gatta Shelton
Ms. Madelyn Simon
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Siracuse
Mrs. Riva Slifka
Mr. Maurice Sonnenberg
The Spogli Family Foundation
Mr.* and Mrs. Melville Straus
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Strauss
The Inner Circle
Mr. Richard Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Tiedemann
Tilly Lavenas-Sherborne House
Travelzoo
Mr. and Mrs. Preston Tsao
VBH Luxury Incorporated
Phil White Realtor and Builder
Ms. Melinda Wimpfhheimer
Ms. Beth Windsor
Estate of Elsie Wolfe Trust
Ms. Linda Wolff and
Mr. John Romanow
Ms. Janet Yaseen
Mr. Jacob Zamansky
Mr. Milton Zipper
Ms. Mollie Zweig
$25,000+
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Drukier
Ms. Patricia A. Durkan
Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. MacDonald
Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals
Mrs. Emilia A. Saint-Amand
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sumers
The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Washkowitz
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Zucker
$10,000+
Mr. Leslie Alexander and Ms. Liz Brown
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation
The Bloomberg Sisters Foundation
Ms. Jennie Tarr Coyne
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley F. Druckenmiller
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Franzino
The Herman Goldman Foundation
The Rona Jaffe Foundation
Ms. Gigi Mahon
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marino
Mr. and Mrs. Brian McCarthy
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Riggio
Ms. Janice Robinson
The Daryl and Steven Roth Foundation
Ms. Muriel F. Siebert*
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sillerman
Ms. Barbara J. Slifka
Mr. Howard Stern and
Ms. Beth Ostrosky-Stern
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stern
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Unterberg
$5,000+
Ms. Susan K. Allen
Dr. Tara Allmen
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Arkin
Estate of Anne R. Barry
Mr. Louis A. Bradbury
Mrs. Polly Bruckmann
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Carr
Coach
Ms. Brenda Earl
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edelman
Mrs. Sally Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Ford
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Furlaud
$2,500+
Mr. and Mrs. John Abrons
Mr. Alec Baldwin
Mr. Harry Bates
C.A.L. Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Berman
Mr. David Bohnett
Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons
Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Beckwith Gilbert
Dr. and Mrs. Jay Kuhlman and
The Gramercy Park Animal Clinic
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Hartley
Ms. Zoe Kamitses and
Ms. Susan Burke
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kazickas
The Kinnoull Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Loughead
Mrs. Ethel K. Marran
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris
Ms. Sandra Powers
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Rice, III
Starbucks Coffee Company
Mrs. Margaretta Taylor
Theory
The Sylvanus Charitable Trust
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley,
Dubin & Quartararo
Mr. Mark Webb and
Mr. Kevin McCarthy
$1,000+
Ms. Nina C. Ammerman
Ms. Alisa Balterman
Mr. Olivier Bernier
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Betts
Building Dreams Foundation, Inc.
Brooks Brothers
Mr. Murray Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burki
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Buschel
*deceased
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ADOPTION CENTER STAFF
Sarah Alward, DVM
Veterinarian
Michele Forrester
Director of Operations
Jean Schiavoni
Animal Care Associate
Joanna Bassine
Animal Care Associate
Dorothy Gaschott
Animal Care Associate
Trisha Shear
Animal Care Associate
Jamie Berger
Dir. of Marketing & Communications
Michael Hinz
Animal Care Associate
Melissa Tiska
Adoption Coordinator
Samantha Brown
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Dan Maeder
Animal Care Associate
Kathy Wik
Director of Special Events
Nancy Butts
Adoption Records Assistant
Diane Mancher
Adoption Coordinator
William Yennie
Animal Care Associate
Gloria Callender
Admin. & Special Projects Manager
Hannah Metcalf
Animal Care Associate
ARF THRIFT
& TREASURE SHOP
May Corbett
Animal Care Associate
Heather Petrie
Adoption Coordinator
Wendy Peterson
Manager
Sara Davison
Executive Director
Matthew Posnick
Animal Care Associate, Dog Trainer
Phyllis Landi
Assistant Manager
Rita Del Rey
Operation Cat & Volunteer Coordinator
Jennifer Rockford
Director of Development
Damian Pacheco
Driver & Maintenance
Debbie Downs
Veterinary Technician
Lori Saladino
Bookkeeper
Richard Courtier
Driver’s Assistant
ARF would like to thank all those that have provided us with photos throughout the years, some of which are included in this report:
Jamie Berger, Dianne Blell, Kyril Bromley, Lauren Connell, Mark Edie, Jamie Forrester, Durrell Godfrey, Rob Lang, Kristina Lange,
Joana Nanci, Richard Lewin, Natalie Markova, Patrick McMullen, Sole Riley, Jane Rose, Larry Smith, Amy Sullivan, Melissa Tiska,
Randie Wasserman, Meredith Weiss
saving lives, enriching yours
ARF Adoption Center
ARF Thrift & Treasure Shop
90 Daniels Hole Road
Wainscott, NY
17 Montauk Highway
Sagaponack, NY
Open 7 days 11am – 4pm
Open 7 days a week
Monday – Friday 10am - 4pm
Summer Saturdays 10am - 6pm
Sunday Noon – 4pm
631.537.0400
www.arfhamptons.org
631.537.3682