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Edgar and Ivy Cat Sanctuary

EIN 84-3347374 · Corp Christi, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Edgar and Ivys Cat Sanctuary is a nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to reducing feline overpopulation and suffering through rescue medical care spay and neuter services and adoption. The organization focuses on serving vulnerable abandoned injured and at-risk cats including those with severe medical needs by providing lifesaving veterinary treatment foster care and placement into permanent homes while promoting responsible pet ownership and community education.

Income
$576,811
Spending
$426,685
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
47
Volunteers
97
Highest pay
$29,692, treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 January 31, 2026, 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. $238,200 spent. The organization rescued sheltered and provided comprehensive veterinary care to abandoned injured abused and medically fragile cats including those requiring intensive or long-term treatment. Services included emergency intake diagnostic testing surgery treatment for infectious and chronic diseases ongoing medical management and daily care provided through foster and sanctuary placement. The program prioritizes lifesaving treatment for cats that would otherwise face euthanasia due to illness or injury.
  2. $55,000 spent. The organization supported spay and neuter services to reduce feline overpopulation and prevent future suffering by funding sterilization procedures through licensed veterinary clinics. This program served rescued owned and community cats and focused on preventing unwanted litters decreasing shelter intake and improving long-term animal welfare outcomes. Program activities included coordination of veterinary services transport assistance and payment for surgical procedures and related veterinary care.
  3. $64,223 spent. The organization operates a Community Cat Program dedicated to reducing outdoor cat overpopulation through humane Trap-Neuter-Return TNR. Volunteers and staff work with local residents to humanely trap unowned and community cats transport them to licensed veterinary clinics for spay or neuter surgery vaccinations and ear-tipping and then return them to their outdoor colonies. The program provides ongoing support to colony caretakers including food assistance basic medical care and monitoring of colony health and population stability. By stabilizing colonies and preventing reproduction the program reduces suffering improves public health and decreases intake at local animal shelters while promoting humane coexistence with community cats.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending January 31, 2026, 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 January 2026.

    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 June 2020.

    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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