Cat Depot
The Cat Depot has been organized to provide protection, shelter, help, relief, comfort, care and sanctuary for house cats, feral cats, kittens and cats with special needs. Our …
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Visit www.catdepot.orgAbout Cat Depot
Cat Depot is a animal welfare organization based in SARASOTA, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 200217681.
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Mission
The Cat Depot has been organized to provide protection, shelter, help, relief, comfort, care and sanctuary for house cats, feral cats, kittens and cats with special needs. Our mission is to find loving homes for these rescued cats through adoption.
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
GiveRadar's verified records show Cat Depot with 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 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCat Depot is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Sarasota, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 200217681. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cat Depot's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 200217681. 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 Depot 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 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.
Cat Depot is located in Sarasota, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cat Depot has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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 Depot 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 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cat Depot. 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 Depot 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 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 Depot is a animal welfare organization based in SARASOTA, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 200217681. Cat Depot is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cat Depot are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cat Depot is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200217681, 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.
CAT DEPOT 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Weekend picks: Retro Reboot, Cat Depot & Cloud Market - mynspr.org
Meet the tip cat and the depot duck boosting workplace morale - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Charley's World | Cat Depot - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Update given on rescued dogs at Cat Depot - ABC7 WWSB
Cat Depot takes in 20 dogs rescued from hoarding case - ABC7 WWSB
Feline fine at the 20th Anniversary Gala for Cat Depot - Your Observer
Cat Depot seniors program helps provide age-appropriate companions - Your Observer
Cat Depot Has Partnered With the Pets for the Elderly Foundation to Help Seniors Adopt Cats - Sarasota Magazine
Giving Challenge with Cat Depot - SRQ Magazine
Cat Depot’s Foster ‘Parents’ Come to the Rescue - Sarasota Magazine
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 - 25 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 · 25 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 · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cat Depot
- What is Cat Depot?
- Cat Depot is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sarasota, United States. Cat Depot is a animal welfare organization based in SARASOTA, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 200217681.
- When was Cat Depot founded?
- Cat Depot was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Cat Depot?
- Ken Slavin serves as President.
- Where is Cat Depot located?
- Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, United States.
- What is Cat Depot's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cat Depot trustworthy?
- Cat Depot 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 Cat Depot's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 200217681.
- What is Cat Depot's website?
- http://www.catdepot.org