Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We rescue cats inline for euthanasia at high-kill shelters and provide them with a safe-haven where the public can engage in socialization rehabilitation and adoption.
- Income
- $450,974
- Spending
- $438,210
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 65%
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 65
- Highest pay
- $67,292, executive director - intake manager
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 253 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, 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)
- $208,485 spent. Coordinating the rescue of cats at high-kill shelters and the streets of Southern California monitoring who is at most risk as well as partnering with other non-profit organizations. Upon transfer into the organization we provide full veterinary care to ensure they are spayed neutered vaccinated microchipped dewormed and flea treated when entering the facility. Daily posting and updating of websites to find qualified homes for the rescue cats. Providing a safe haven where the pubic can contribute to the cats socialization and rehabilitation until the cats get adopted. Follow up on adoptions to ensure it is the right fit for both the cat and the adopter.
- $208,485 spent. Expansion of shelter facility to provide a dedicated space of kittens. 5 rooms allow 5 separate litters of kittens whether rescued from shelters found as strays or transferred from another organization to adequately access and interact with rather than integrating them into the large lounge area. Provide full veterinary care to ensure they are spayed neutered vaccinated microchipped dewormed and flea treated when entering the facility. Public education regarding kitten care and proper handling is also highlighted.
- $21,240 spent. Created a low-cost vaccine clinic for the public that allows members of the community to have access to veterinary care for their personal cats to ensure the health of cats outside of the shelter facility. Extending care to the community aids in spreading awareness and education to further the rescue mission.
Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 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 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 April 2019.
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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