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Feline Rescue Inc

EIN 41-1876072 · St Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SHELTER, FOSTER, VETERINARY CARE, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND APPROPRIATE ADOPTION OR PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE FOR DOMESTIC CATS IN NEED OF COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
14
Volunteers
390
Highest pay
$110,758, veterinarian

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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)
  1. $401,075 spent. OUR SHELTER, LOCATED AT 593 FAIRVIEW AVE, SERVES AS THE EPICENTER OF FELINE RESCUE'S OPERATIONS. THE SHELTER PROVIDES A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CATS RECEIVE ESSENTIAL VETERINARY SERVICES, INCLUDING STERILIZATION SURGERY AND RABIES VACCINATIONS, AND ARE PREPARED FOR ADOPTION. THE SHELTER IS A COMFORTING SPACE FOR THOSE WHO MAKE THE DECISION TO SURRENDER A CHERISHED PET, AND IT'S A WELCOMING SPACE FOR THOSE LOOKING TO BRING HOME A NEW BEST FRIEND. WE ALSO HOST EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THROUGH OUR SHELTER PROGRAM, WE STRIVE TO CREATE A SAFE TRANSITION FOR CATS AS THEY LOOK FOR A PERMANENT HOME. IN 2024 ALONE, WE HAD 421 INTAKES AND SUCCESSFULLY ADOPTED OUT 434 CATS TO 366 UNIQUE ADOPTERS, REFLECTING OUR COMMITMENT TO FINDING LOVING HOMES FOR EVERY CAT.
  2. $358,551 spent. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1997, FELINE RESCUE'S FOSTER PROGRAM HAS BEEN A MAINSTAY OF OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE CARE, VETERINARY SERVICES, AND ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CATS WITH INTENSIVE NEEDS. OUR PROGRAM SUPPORTS CATS THAT STRUGGLE IN TRADITIONAL ADOPTION CENTERS, INCLUDING PREGNANT AND NURSING CATS, UNDERAGE ORPHAN KITTENS, INJURED CATS, THOSE WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS, AND ELDERLY OR FRAIL CATS. BY PLACING THESE CATS IN FOSTER HOMES, WE ENSURE THEY RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION AND CARE FOR THEIR HIGHLY SPECIALIZED MEDICAL OR BEHAVIORAL NEEDS PRIOR TO ADOPTION.
  3. $28,288 spent. OUR OUTREACH PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA IN MANAGING AND CARING FOR COMMUNITY CATS. WE PROVIDE EXPERT ADVICE ON BEST PRACTICES, OFFER ASSESSMENTS AND REFERRALS FOR CATS IN NEED, AND FUND TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR) EFFORTS THROUGH DONATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, WE LOAN ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS LIVE TRAPS AND HEATED WATER BOWLS, AND DISTRIBUTE INSULATED WINTER SHELTERS TO ENSURE THE WELL-BEING OF OUTDOOR CAT COLONIES. OUR PROGRAM IS A VITAL RESOURCE FOR FIELD RESCUERS AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS COMMITTED TO HUMANE CAT CARE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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