Rescue Me
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Rescue, care for and rehome stray and feral cats and kittens
- Income
- $105,874
- Spending
- $85,922
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
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 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 (3)
- $7,824 spent. We found forever homes for 347 cats and kittens, by advertising, adoption events, social media, and word of mouth. All adopters were screened prior to adoptions, including background checks and home checks. Adopters receive training in animal care, importance of medical care, safety, introductions, feeding and ongoing support. In excess of 1500 people(multiple family members for each pet adopted) were able to safely adopt cats and kittens to add to their families. All group members, fosters, caregivers are volunteers. We are supported by donations and adoption fees, not grants.
- $68,335 spent. We rescued, cared for, provided medical care, neutered, microchipped, and fostered 347 cats and kittens while searching for their forever homes. We also interfaced with the public and, schools, and scout groups to teach them about animal care, adoptions, and rescuing animals. All group members, fosters, caregivers are volunteers. We are supported by donations and adoption fees, not grants.
- $7,064 spent. We provide TNVR (Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return) for feral cats in our region. We are inundated with feral (free-roaming, unowned cats) in our area. Their rapid population grown has caused them to become a menace in many areas. Often they spread disease, fight, are injured, having babies which increases the population. By spaying and neutering feral cats it helps to control the population and related issues
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
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.
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? 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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2023.
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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