Cat Fanciers Association Inc
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What it says it does
THE ASSOCIATION IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST REGISTRY OF PEDIGREED CATS. IT PROMOTES THE WELFARE OF CATS AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF THEIR BREED, PROMULGATES RULES FOR, AND MANAGEMENT OF, CAT SHOWS, LICENSES CAT SHOWS AND PROMOTES THE INTEREST OF BREEDERS AND EXHIBITORS OF CATS.
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $2.6 million
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $114,083, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $2.1 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OEVENTS AND SHOWS: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDED A FORUM FOR CAT OWNERS, BREEDERS, EXHIBITORS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT ISSUES RELATED TO MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS IN THE CARE AND BREEDING OF CATS AND PROVIDED A VENUE FOR COMPETITION AND EXCELLENCE IN CAT CARE, BREEDING, AND CAT OWNERS.THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES REGISTRATION AND RECORDING OF PEDIGREES OF CATS, LITTERS, CATTERY NAMES, OWNERSHIP TRANSFERS, CONFIRMATIONS, CERTIFICATION OF CATTERY INSPECTIONS, LICENSING OF CAT SHOWS, AND RECORDING OF AWARDS.THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHED A CFA YEARBOOK, PAMPHLETS, COLORING BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES. ALL PUBLICATIONS ARE OF INTEREST TO CAT SHOW EXHIBITORS, CAT BREEDERS AND CAT OWNERS. ARTICLES COVER GENERAL CAT CARE, BREEDING INFORMATION, AND CAT SHOW INFORMATION. THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINED A WEBSITE, CAT TALK, AND A BLOG. THE WEBSITE CONTAINS A PLETHORA OF INFORMATION REGARDING CATS THAT IS OF INTEREST TO CAT OWNERS. CAT TALK IS GEARED TOWARD BREEDERS AND EXHIBITORS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1960.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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