Caring for Cats Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Caring for Cats is a shelter and foster network for cats. We are a no-kill shelter. We provide attention to the whole well being of the cats in our care--physical, emotional, and social--so that they enjoy a long and happy life. We provide the care and resources necessary to bring cats and their human companions together including: A clean, safe shelter that facilitates play, stimulation, and socialization, supported foster families, holistic healthcare for cats' minds and bodies, community events, engagement, education, and awareness.
- Income
- $381,234
- Spending
- $298,904
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 28.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 120
- Highest pay
- $28,500, executive director
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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 28.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $42,727 spent. Caring for Cats provides medical examinations, health screening tests, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and food for all cats we take into foster care, including pregnant and nursing cats, cats recovering from medical procedures, cats with medical conditions regarding ongoing veterinary care, and cats who are temporarily or permanently unsuitable for adoption. In 2022, we had 51 cats and kittens who were permanently or temporarily in need. This program also includes support via food and supplies delivered to their homes for individuals and cats in need.
- $201,244 spent. Caring for cats provides a shelter for cats in need of care. Caring for Cats thoroughly vets all cats who enter the shelter. We provide vacinations, spay/neuter, and any necessary medications and treatment. We care, feed and shelter cats in our shelter building. We carefully match cats and future owners. We accept cats into our shelter and foster homes. We perform adoptions. We also provide a number of programs to engage with our community in the process of providing care for cats.
- $2,179 spent. Caring for Cats provides emergency medical services to cats presenting with emergency health conditions which require immediate attention. Providing medical care to cats in need of care, whether upon intake or for cats currently in our foster care or shelter, helps afford them the best chance of adoption, or eases their suffering when rehabilitation is not possible.
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
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 2024.
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 August 1999.
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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