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Bengal Rescue

Our Mission at Bengal Rescue is to rescue Bengal cats and other hybrid cats. Hybrid cats also include Savannah cats, Toyger cats, and Chausie cats.

Animal Welfare Salt Lake City, UT EIN: 850920758 (IRS) Reg: 85-0920758 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Bengal Rescue

Bengal Rescue is a National volunteer-based organization, commited to to the rescue and welfare of Bengal and other hybrid cats.

Founded
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, UT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

Our Mission at Bengal Rescue is to rescue Bengal cats and other hybrid cats. Hybrid cats also include Savannah cats, Toyger cats, and Chausie cats.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 85%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (85%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bengal Rescue has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bengal Rescue is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Salt Lake City, UT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 850920758. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $88K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bengal Rescue's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 850920758. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bengal Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Bengal Rescue is located in Salt Lake City, UT, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years. Its registered address is 4760 S Highland Drive Ste 316, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Bengal Rescue has $88K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bengal Rescue is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $88K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bengal Rescue. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bengal Rescue holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Bengal Rescue is a National volunteer-based organization, commited to to the rescue and welfare of Bengal and other hybrid cats. Bengal Rescue is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $88K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Bengal Rescue are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bengal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850920758, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SH
Sharon C•••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (3)

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

ISL 2025-26: Sojberg’s late equaliser helps 10-man East Bengal rescue draw with Bengaluru FC - Sportstar
Apr 2026
sportstar.thehindu.com
12 sailors rescued from sinking Bangladeshi vessel in West Bengal river - Deccan Herald
Jan 2026
www.deccanherald.com
Severe weather across India: Dozens dead in North Bengal, snow in J&K, floods hit Tamil Nadu - DD India
Oct 2025
ddindia.co.in
10 dead in bus accident in West Bengal, more than 30 injured - KalingaTV
Aug 2025
kalingatv.com
BSF personnel, including woman constable, foil cattle-smuggling attempt on Indo-Bangladesh border in Bengal, rescue 8 ca
Apr 2025
www.thehindu.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Raja, one of the oldest surviving tigers in India, dies at N Bengal rescue centre - The Times of India
Jul 2022
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
7 dead, nearly 2.5 lakh displaced as heavy rains batter Bengal; rescue operations on - India TV News
Aug 2021
www.indiatvnews.com
Cyclone Yaas batters Bengal and Odisha; restoration, rescue works underway to assist lakhs affected - India Today
May 2021
www.indiatoday.in
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Bengal Rescue embarks on a mission to place hybrid cats with forever homes - Park Record
Aug 2020
www.parkrecord.com
I-League 2019-20: Jaime Colado's 95th-minute spotkick sees East Bengal rescue point against Churchill Brothers - Firstpo
Feb 2020
www.firstpost.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 9 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bengal Rescue

What is Bengal Rescue?
Bengal Rescue is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Salt Lake City, United States. Bengal Rescue is a National volunteer-based organization, commited to to the rescue and welfare of Bengal and other hybrid cats.
When was Bengal Rescue founded?
Bengal Rescue was founded in 2020.
Who leads Bengal Rescue?
Sharon Cantwell serves as Treasurer.
Where is Bengal Rescue located?
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, United States.
What is Bengal Rescue's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bengal Rescue trustworthy?
Bengal Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bengal Rescue's registration number?
IRS EIN: 850920758. Registration: 85-0920758 (United States).
What is Bengal Rescue's website?
https://bengalrescue.org/