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Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc

We are a lifetime care sanctuary for blind cats that are deemed unadoptable by animal shelters that would euthanize them just because they are blind. We also serve …

Animal Welfare St Pauls, NC EIN: 203410498 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc

We are a lifetime care sanctuary for blind cats and cats who test positive for feline immunodeficiency virus or feline leukemia, all of which cause them to be deemed unadoptable and are death sentences in most animal control facilities. We also operate a spay/neuter program targeting several rural counties in North Carolina.

Founded
Headquarters
St Pauls, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

Mission

We are a lifetime care sanctuary for blind cats that are deemed unadoptable by animal shelters that would euthanize them just because they are blind. We also serve as a sanctuary for cats diagnosed with leukemia and feline immunodeficiency viruses. Finally, we operate a spay/neuter program.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.59%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable organizations. 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 governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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

Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in St Pauls, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 203410498. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 203410498. 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.

Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% 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.

Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc is located in St Pauls, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc. 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, Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

We are a lifetime care sanctuary for blind cats and cats who test positive for feline immunodeficiency virus or feline leukemia, all of which cause them to be deemed unadoptable and are death sentences in most animal control facilities. We also operate a spay/neuter program targeting several rural counties in North Carolina. Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 203410498, 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
$1M-$10M
84% 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
32

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SA
Samantha S•••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
How Blind Cat Rescue in St. Pauls answered the call when neglected cats lives were at risk - The Fayetteville Observer
Aug 2024
www.fayobserver.com
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Blind Cat Rescued After Hurricane; Special Needs Sanctuary Gives Him & Others The Life They Deserve - Cole & Marmalade
Nov 2018
coleandmarmalade.com
‘Their forever home:’ Sanctuary comforts blind cats - Richmond County Daily Journal
Nov 2015
www.yourdailyjournal.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.

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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 47 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 2005
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc

What is Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc?
Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Pauls, United States. We are a lifetime care sanctuary for blind cats and cats who test positive for feline immunodeficiency virus or feline leukemia, all of which cause them to be deemed unadoptable and are death sentences in most animal control facilities. We also operate a spay/neuter program targeting several rural counties in North Carolina.
When was Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc founded?
Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc was founded in 2005.
Who leads Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc?
Samantha Steffens serves as Executive Director.
Where is Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc located?
Headquartered in St Pauls, NC, United States.
What is Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc trustworthy?
Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 203410498.
What is Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc's website?
http://www.blindcatrescue.com