Greater New Haven Cat Project General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Greater New Haven Cat Project Address PO Box 1432 New Haven, CT 06506 Phone (203) 782-2287 Web Site Web Site Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Email gnhcp1@gnhcp.org At A Glance Year of Incorporation 1999 Organization's type of tax exempt status Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years Public Supported Charity No 1
Mission & Areas Served Statements Mission The mission of The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. (GNHCP) is to humanely address cat overpopulation through spaying/neutering, and to educate the community about the importance of animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. A Great Opportunity Description "Fall Fix for Ferals" - Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - GNHCP is sponsoring an online campaign day to help fund our trap/neuter/program for feral and outdoor cats. On this day, the Community Foundation will waive the donation fee for the first $5,000 donated! Feral cat colonies are formed when irresponsible pet owners allow their unaltered cats to roam outside, or when someone abandons their unaltered cat(s). Within 2 months a fertile female cat can produce a litter of up to 6 kittens. If left unaltered when those kittens become 5 months old, they can produce their own litters. The exponential increase in the feral/outdoor cat population can be humanely controlled through spaying/neutering, and educating people about the importance of altering their pets. A Great Opportunity Ending Date Nov 14 2018 Background GNHCP was founded in 1996 when a group of 40 animal welfare activists decided to address the escalating problem of stray and feral cat overpopulation, especially in the low-income and transient neighborhoods of the Greater New Haven area. From their initial meeting, GNHCP was formed. GNHCP acquired its 501(c)(3) status in August 1998. In 2000, GNHCP moved into its New Haven center of operations (GNHCP Center) which serves as a no-kill adoption facility as well as the coordination hub for the organization s activities. These activities include scheduling TNR and spay/neuter appointments, coordinating adoptions, planning fundraising events, hosting feral cat shelter assembly workshops, and distributing educational material to the community. GNHCP began and remains an all-volunteer organization, and is governed by a Board of Directors. Impact Accomplishments During 2018:(1) Provided spay/neuter assistance to 547 cats and other assistance to an additional 33 cats within the Greater New Haven community(2) Adopted 81 cats into forever homes and an additional 46 cats via networking with other like-minded organizations(3) Formed an educational partnership with Squash Haven youth group and Foote School in New Haven and assemble cat sheltersgoals for 2019:(1) Plan successful fundraisers to increase the number of cats to be spayed/neutered during 2019(2) Establish additional educational/working relationships with area schools/community groups(3) Continue to educate the public on the importance of spay/neuter and responsible pet ownership through our newsletter, CatMatters, individual conversations during a TNR session, at shelter assembly workshops, and cat food drives(4) Publication of a children's book, "Feral Freddie Finds a Forever Home," making it available online Needs GNHCP's most pressing needs:(1) Funding for our spay/neuter programs for feral cats and tame cats belonging to low-income residents of the Greater New Haven area. It currently costs GNHCP $125 per cat for vaccines and spay or neuter.(2) Recruiting new GNHCP volunteers to facilitate planning fundraisers (3) Identifying funding sources to support our mission(4) Identifying additional schools, organizations, clubs, etc. willing to host educational workshops(5) Finding businesses willing to donate services to defray our costs for printing educational materials 2
Board Chair Statement GNHCP faces numerous challenges in dealing with cat rescue and implementing our spay/neuter programs. Our ability to respond to assistance calls (averaging 50 calls/emails per week) is driven by our human and financial resources. GNHCP's focus is to provide spay/neuter assistance to as many feral and tame cats as possible. The organization does not make its assistance contingent upon receiving a donation. As a result, GNHCP volunteers must work harder each year to raise funds to keep up with the demands of the increasing assistance requests to utilize our spay/neuter programs. During 2018, we were able to spay/neuter 547 feral and tame cats, and assist another 33 cats who were sick/injured. With increased financial and human resources, we could provide assistance to a greater number of cats. Our rescue experiences are varied and often times challenging. It is the challenges that keep our volunteers focused on the importance of ensuring GNHCP remains a viable resource to help cats who would otherwise never see a veterinarian, or for those who have suffered a life-threatening injury, leave this earth in peace. It is very rewarding to rescue a cat or a litter of kittens, to bring them to good health, and to place them in loving homes (that meet our strict standards for adoption). I am personally connected to GNHCP from a rescue in which I was engaged during 2000 on Davenport Avenue in New Haven where a litter of 5 adolescent kittens were trapped, 1 of whom was severely injured with a prolapsed rectum. With the diligence and patience of a dedicated veterinarian and ongoing care for months, "Wesley Davenport" became my inspiration and my focus to help cats who would otherwise not have an advocate. Wes lived with me for 10 years before losing him to kidney disease. His will to live and my wonderful memories of him are what enable me to face the continuing challenges of being involved in animal welfare. About 10 years after my encounter with Wes, I met "Captain Jack," a young adult cat who was rescued with severe kidney damage. When I arrived to catch Jack, who was living outside, I didn't even have time to set up my equipment. I opened one door of the humane trap, and Jack ran in. He wanted help so badly. I immediately drove him to our vet, and he talked to me the entire way. I swear I could hear him say that even though he was so sick, he wanted to live, and that I should give him a chance. And I did. GNHCP cared for Jack from antibiotics, to hormone treatments, to seeing a specialist for his kidney disease. He was fostered in my home, and became part of the family, until he passed. Jack was one of the most loving cats I have ever met, and through his rescue, my determination to help was renewed. There are numerous stories I could recite during my 20 years as a volunteer with GNHCP. There are times when I fear what would happen if GNHCP were not a viable resource any longer for the greater New Haven community. My goal has always been to provi... Service Categories Primary Organization Category Secondary Organization Category Animal Related / Veterinary Services Animal Related / Animal Protection & Welfare Areas Served Ansonia Derby East Haven Hamden New Haven North Haven Orange Shelton Wallingford West Haven 3
GNHCP will provide spay/neuter assistance for tame cats to anyone who is willing to drive to our veterinarian who practices in Orange. GNHCP has provided low-cost spay/neuter assistance to residents of Ansonia, Bridgeport, Derby, Naugatuck, Orange, and Waterbury, plus other cities/towns. The organization is limited in where it provides trap/neuter/return due to human and financial resources. The towns listed above represent our trap/neuter/return efforts. 4
Programs Programs Spay/Neuter and Trap/Neuter/Return Description The cats we assist include feral, stray and abandoned cats and kittens. We manage the feral cat population in a non-lethal and principled manner through trapping, sterilizing, vaccinating and returning cats to their outdoor environment. Outdoor shelters and/or feeding stations are also provided to feral cat caregivers who cannot afford these items on their own. The majority of cats that come through our spay/neuter program are returned to their colony or owners. Budget $130,000.00 Category Animal-Related, General/Other / Veterinary Services Population Served General/Unspecified / / Program is linked to organization s mission and strategy Short Term Success Long Term Success Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success For every cat that is altered, the birth of 6 unwanted kittens is eliminated. Spaying/neutering will reduce the number of homeless cats and improve the lives of cats that are living outdoors, or who have only one opportunity to see a veterinarian because their caregivers do not have the financial means to provide for veterinary services. Spaying/neutering prevents the births of unwanted kittens and reduces nuisance behavior of unaltered male cats, and continued pregnancies of unspayed female cats. Cats are healthier once they are altered and their risks for disease are reduced. Educating the public about responsible pet ownership, compassion and respect encourages community members to promote awareness and helps GNHCP identify cats and people in need. People feel empowered when they can do something good for their community. When a feral cat colony is spayed/neutered, it becomes "managed," which means that no new cats will enter the territory. GNHCP maintains contact with caregivers who have received assistance about the health of the cats after sterilization, and also provides shelters and/or feeding stations for proper care of outdoor cats. In 2000, GNHCP was involved in trap/neuter/return on Wooster Street in New Haven. Numerous feral cats were altered and friendly cats and kittens were removed. Caregivers continue to monitor the area, and if a friendly cat has been abandoned in the area, GNHCP is contacted. No new ferals joined the territory. 5
Foster Cats for Adoption Description GNHCP rescues friendly kittens and cats when responding to assistance calls. These cats are provided with full veterinary services and live at the GNHCP Center in New Haven or in foster homes until they are adopted into permanent homes. GNHCP operates as a "no-kill" adoption facility. Budget $0.00 Category Animal-Related, General/Other / Veterinary Services Population Served General/Unspecified / / Program is linked to organization s mission and strategy Long Term Success Program Success Monitored By During 2018, GNHCP adopted 81 cats through its GNHCP Center and networked with like-minded organizations to place an additional 46 cats into permanent homes. GNHCP Board of Directors Education through Community Outreach Description GNHCP sponsors outdoor cat shelter assembly "workshops" with youth groups and students from New Haven. During these workshops, we talk to participants about pets they may have, and the importance of being a responsible pet owner and having their pet spayed/neutered. When funding permits, we also host events where speakers talk about topics ranging from sound and how it affects behavior, to handling wildlife, to proper veterinary care for companion animals. GNHCP distributes an activity book (available in English and Spanish) at cat food drives and other workshops to spark the interest of children while they are engaged in a fun activity. Budget $0.00 Category Animal-Related, General/Other / Animal-Related, General/Other Population Served Children and Youth (0-19 years) / Adults / Program is linked to organization s mission and strategy Long Term Success This program is ancillary to our spay/neuter programs and is designed to complement them. Program Comments CEO Comments GNHCP also provides resources for callers seeking assistance with behavioral issues, allergies, financial assistance outside of spay/neuter, wildlife issues, and assistance with animals other than cats. There isn't a specific "program" name associated with this assistance. 6
Leadership & Staff CEO/Executive Director Organization is made up of all volunteers. There is no CEO. Term Start Oct 2000 Email gnhcp1@gnhcp.org Experience The Greater New Haven Cat Project, Inc. does not have a CEO or an Executive Director. Staff Number of Full Time Staff 0 Number of Part Time Staff 0 Number of Volunteers 30 Number of Contract Staff 0 Staff Retention Rate 0% Staff Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 0 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Staff Demographics - Gender Male 0 Female 0 Unspecified 0 Plans & Policies Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Organization has a Strategic Plan? Management Succession Plan? Organization Policy and Procedures Nondiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Under Development Under Development 7
Document Destruction Policy No Formal Evaluations CEO Formal Evaluation CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Non Management Formal Evaluation Non Management Formal Evaluation Frequency N/A N/A N/A N/A Annually Collaborations GNHCP collaborates with other like-minded organizations when our foster homes/space at our Center are unavailable to house friendly cats and/or kittens. These collaborators operate no-kill facilities. Awards Award/Recognition Organization Year Animal Humanitarian Award The American Red Cross 2009 National Feral Cat Day Participation Certificate Alley Cat Allies, Inc. 2016 Comments CEO Comments There are currently no paid staff. 8
Board & Governance Board Chair Ms. Cheryl A DeFilippo Company Affiliation President Term Jan 2000 to Dec 2020 Board of Directors Name Ms. Renee Costantini Ms. Brittany Costantini Ms. Emily Doubleday Ms. Diane Frost Ms. Katherine Gaudet Mrs. Susan Jordan Ms. Linda Klise Dr. Robert Schaper V.D.M. Ms. Rachel Schupp Ms. Ellen Su Affiliation Public Relations Public Relations Treasurer Vice-President Fundraising Chair Secretary Development Officer Veterinary Consultant Website Graphic Designer Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 1 Caucasian 10 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Other 0 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 1 Female 10 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 100% 9
Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 4 Written Board Selection Criteria Written Conflict of Interest Policy No Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100% Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100% Constituency Includes Client Representation No Standing Committees Executive Special Events (Golf Tournament, Walk / Run, Silent Auction, Dinner / Gala) Additional Boards: Advisory Board Members Name Dr. Robert Schaper V.D.M. Affiliation Branford Veterinary Hospital 10
Financials Financials Fiscal Year Start Jan 01 2019 Fiscal Year End Dec 31 2019 Projected Revenue $115,000.00 Projected Expenses $114,000.00 Endowment Value $0.00 Spending Policy N/A Percentage (if selected) 0% Detailed Financials Prior Three Years Total Revenue and Expense Totals Chart Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Total Revenue $107,498 $96,220 $88,836 Total Expenses $96,129 $102,641 $94,702 Prior Three Years Assets and Liabilities Chart Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Total Assets $118,645 $101,052 $103,027 Current Assets $118,645 $101,052 $103,027 Long-Term Liabilities -- -- -- Current Liabilities $7,336 $4,557 $1,356 Total Net Assets $111,309 $96,495 $101,671 Prior Three Years Top Three Funding Sources Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Phoebe Foundation $10,000 CT Dept. of Ag. $6,000 CT Dept. of Ag. $6,000 Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven $7,500 Doris Day & Barbour $5,000 The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven $5,500 Doris Day Foundation $5,000 Petco $4,000 Loeb $4,000 Solvency Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities 16.17 22.18 75.98 Long Term Solvency 11
Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? No Goal $0.00 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? No Comments CEO Comments GNHCP does not have audited financial statements. Our Treasurer prepares financial statements for inclusion in grant applications and for reporting to the Board of Directors. Foundation Staff Comments This profile, including the financial summaries prepared and submitted by the organization based on its own independent and/or internal audit processes and regulatory submissions, has been read by the Foundation. Financial information is inputted by Foundation staff directly from the organization s IRS Form 990, audited financial statements or other financial documents approved by the nonprofit s board. The Foundation has not audited the organization s financial statements or tax filings, and makes no representations or warranties thereon. The Community Foundation is continuing to receive information submitted by the organization and may periodically update the organization s profile to reflect the most current financial and other information available. The organization has completed the fields required by The Community Foundation and updated their profile in the last year. To see if the organization has received a competitive grant from The Community Foundation in the last five years, please go to the General Information Tab of the profile. Created 04.18.2019. Copyright 2019 The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven 12