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.
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Bengal Rescue is a National volunteer-based organization, commited to to the rescue and welfare of Bengal and other hybrid cats.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyBengal 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BENGAL RESCUE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (3)
Source: Public filings
3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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ISL 2025-26: Sojberg’s late equaliser helps 10-man East Bengal rescue draw with Bengaluru FC - Sportstar
12 sailors rescued from sinking Bangladeshi vessel in West Bengal river - Deccan Herald
Severe weather across India: Dozens dead in North Bengal, snow in J&K, floods hit Tamil Nadu - DD India
10 dead in bus accident in West Bengal, more than 30 injured - KalingaTV
BSF personnel, including woman constable, foil cattle-smuggling attempt on Indo-Bangladesh border in Bengal, rescue 8 cattle - The Hindu
Raja, one of the oldest surviving tigers in India, dies at N Bengal rescue centre - The Times of India
7 dead, nearly 2.5 lakh displaced as heavy rains batter Bengal; rescue operations on - India TV News
Cyclone Yaas batters Bengal and Odisha; restoration, rescue works underway to assist lakhs affected - India Today
Bengal Rescue embarks on a mission to place hybrid cats with forever homes - Park Record
I-League 2019-20: Jaime Colado's 95th-minute spotkick sees East Bengal rescue point against Churchill Brothers - Firstpost
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 9 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2020
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo 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/