T a I L S Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Helping our community rescue cats and kittens. If we have room, we accept cats from residents who need to surrender their pet and from other rescues and shelters that may be full.
- Income
- $64,660
- Spending
- $68,206
- Reserves
- 7.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 62%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- $15,530 spent. We provide a temporary home for cats and kittens. As a business in the state of Michigan we provide a safe and comfortable place for pets that are surrendered or in need of housing, in other words, homeless. Our rescue serves mainly the Downriver area of Michigan but we have accepted pets from throughout the Great Lakes Region. Our expenses for providing this home include rental/utililties, 13,138 as well as general business expenses, 2391.31
- $44,603 spent. Providing Medical Care for Homeless cats and kittens: We ensure that all cats/kittens entering our care receive the medical care they need. All are spayed/neutered and fully vetted before going out for adoption. We meet the needs of our cats/kittens with age appropriate foods, litter, toys, etc. For 2024, we too in 162 cats/kittens and adopted out 185. Medical expenses: 38,153. Cat care supplies (food/litter/etc): 6,449.
- $1,034 spent. Community Care Program: We periodically help pet owners in need of food or medical so they can keep their pets instead of surrendering them. Help with spaying/neutering is the most requested service. We participate in TNR programs to help keep the feral/outdoor cat population down. We accept donations of both cat and dog food, treats and pet items which we pass on to several other rescues or food banks in the area.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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