Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County

Mission Statement:

We are dedicated to caring for abandoned and homeless pets, protecting and advocating for pets in need, and promoting the humane treatment of all animals.

Top Funding Sources:

Charitable Giving & Grants: 70%
Fees for Programs & Services: 27%
Endowment & Misc.: 3%

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1910

EMPLOYEES: 19

ANNUAL REVENUE: $1,059,000

Service Locations:

Our facility is located in Concord, NH, and we serve the surrounding county and beyond.

Contact:

Heather Faria
94 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH 03301
603-856-8756
info@pmspca.org
www.pmspca.org

2026 Goals:

In the coming year, we will continue our work to provide shelter and care to every homeless pet that comes to us in need, adopt pets into loving homes and reunite strays with their owners. We also offer programs that prevent cruelty to animals through humane education as well as respond directly to concerns of abuse and neglect. In addition, we support local pet owners with low-cost pet health clinics and a pet food pantry.

Fundraising Events:

Dirty Paws 5K in April, Walk for the Animals in October, Frosty Paws 5K in November.

Giving Opportunities:

There are many mays to help homeless pets as well as support programs that prevent animal cruelty and promote a compassionate community for all. Ways to give include event sponsorships, program sponsorships, matching gifts, legacy gifts, memorial gifts, and donations of pet food and supplies.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers serve on our board of directors as well as assist in all aspects of our work, including direct care of homeless pets, daily activities in the shelter, and our many programs and events. We provide orientations and on-going training so volunteers ca safely and efficiently assist with animals as well as facility projects, administrative and program assistance, fundraising events and community outreach.

Board Officers / Board Members

Allyson Moore, Esq.
Board President
Sulloway & Hollis PLLC

Karyn Finkelson, CPA
Board Vice President
KFX Accounting

Jen Raimer
Board Secretary

Merchants Fleet
Renee Sullivan, CPA
Board Treasurer
Advantage Insurance Management
LLC

Tracy Banks
Banks Chevrolet Buick GMC

Brian Bickford, CFA, CFP®
Cambridge Trust Company

Jim Cotsana
Retired

Steve DeStefano
Century 21 Circa 72

Melissa Fisk
HealthFirst

Tom Heck, DVM
Cilley Veterinary Clinic

Katie Mosher Esq
Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC

Heidi Placy
Business owner

Charitable Giving Guide

This profile is part of NH Business Review’s 2026 Charitable Giving Guide.

To learn more about the Charitable Giving Guide and other New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, please visit www.nhbr.com/CGG.

Categories: Charitable Giving Guide, Charitable Giving Guide 2026

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