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Candys Cats Inc

EIN 32-0151744 · Apopka, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Since 2006, Candy's Cats has been dedicated to rescuing cats in Central Florida, ensuring they find caring forever homes. Every cat or kitten we assist for adoption, undergoes testing for feline AIDS & leukemia, receives vaccinations, sterilized, and is microchipped. Additionally, we collaborate with local veterinarians to address any medical needs and rely on a team of volunteers to provide foster care. During 2024, we trapped, sterilized, and vaccinated approximately 240 feral cats in our area, thus helping to reduce the stray cat population. Candy's Cats took in 362 and adopted out 352 felines. We are primarily supported through adoption revenues and donations with some grant support. Our efforts have resulted in the rescue of thousands of cats and kittens over almost two decades.

Income
$128,469
Spending
$130,204
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Highest pay
$7,800, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
  1. $109,164 spent. Since 2006, Candy's Cats has been dedicated to rescuing cats in Central Florida, ensuring they find caring forever homes. Every cat or kitten we assist for adoption, undergoes testing for feline AIDS & leukemia, receives vaccinations, sterilized, and is microchipped. Additionally, we collaborate with local veterinarians to address any medical needs and rely on a team of volunteers to provide foster care. During the year, CCI took in 197 and adopted out 156 felines. We are primarily supported through adoption revenues and donations with some grant support. Our efforts have resulted in the rescue of thousands of cats and kittens over more than two decades.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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