Cat Care Society
Provide care, shelter, and adoption services for abused, abandoned, and neglected cats.
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Visit www.catcaresociety.orgAbout Cat Care Society
Cat Care Society is a animal welfare organization based in LAKEWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 840869447.
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Mission
Provide care, shelter, and adoption services for abused, abandoned, and neglected 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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Cat Care Society with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyCat Care Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Lakewood, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 840869447. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cat Care Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840869447. 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.
Cat Care Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Cat Care Society is located in Lakewood, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cat Care Society has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cat Care Society 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cat Care Society. 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, Cat Care Society 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 66% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Cat Care Society is a animal welfare organization based in LAKEWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 840869447. Cat Care Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cat Care Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cat Care Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840869447, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
CAT CARE SOCIETY 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Kevin Courtney, Napa Journal: Skimping on medical care for our geriatric cat - The Napa Valley Register
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue opens new cat care facility in Florence - WPDE
Cat care: Volunteers for Animals conducts spay and neuter clinic in Batavia - TheDailyNewsOnline.com
Five Below's $5 Litter Scoop Makes Cat Care Easier and More Efficient - Yahoo
Hofstra University partners with Bideawee to streamline campus cat care - The Hofstra Chronicle
Marion County Humane Society educates public on cat care with Kitten Palooza - WDTV 5
A Change of Heart: Stories of Responsible Cat Care - American Bird Conservancy
Redefining Community Cat Care: Building on TNR with a Trauma-Informed Approach - IDA - In Defense of Animals
Cat care tips for veterinarians: How to de-stress cats at your clinic - Boehringer Ingelheim
Column: Cat care & the surmountable time cluster - Columbia Community Connection
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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 24 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cat Care Society
- What is Cat Care Society?
- Cat Care Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lakewood, United States. Cat Care Society is a animal welfare organization based in LAKEWOOD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 840869447.
- When was Cat Care Society founded?
- Cat Care Society was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Cat Care Society?
- Ec Michaels serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Cat Care Society located?
- Headquartered in Lakewood, CO, United States.
- What is Cat Care Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cat Care Society trustworthy?
- Cat Care Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Cat Care Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 840869447.
- What is Cat Care Society's website?
- http://www.catcaresociety.org