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Catalyst Council Inc

The CATalyst Council is reaching out to all parties - the pet healthcare community, shelter and welfare organizations, government, commercial groups, and the public - to ensure that …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Catalyst Council Inc

Catalyst Council Inc is a animal welfare organization based in ANNAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $319K. EIN: 262829648.

Founded
Headquarters
Annapolis, MD
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 2010

Mission

The CATalyst Council is reaching out to all parties - the pet healthcare community, shelter and welfare organizations, government, commercial groups, and the public - to ensure that cats receive the proper care and attention they need and deserve. In summary, CATalyst Council connects and collaborates to advance the health, welfare and value of companion cats.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 65%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 70.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 91.4% of total expenses ($182,842 of $200,113).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.65
Program$0.65

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 73% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it 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 verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Catalyst Council Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Annapolis, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262829648. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $260K in annual revenue. 89 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Catalyst Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262829648. 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.

Catalyst Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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.

Catalyst Council Inc is located in Annapolis, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Catalyst Council Inc has $260K in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% 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.

Catalyst Council 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 small organization. It has $260K in annual revenue. The organization has 89 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Catalyst Council Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Catalyst Council 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.

Catalyst Council Inc is a animal welfare organization based in ANNAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $319K. EIN: 262829648. Catalyst Council Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $260K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Catalyst Council Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Catalyst Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262829648, 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
$100K-$1M
65% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DR
Dr J••• B••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

CATalyst Council Forecasts Below-Average Visits Through 2035 - Today's Veterinary Business
Jun 2026
todaysveterinarybusiness.com
CATalyst Council Reports After Five Years of Declining Veterinary Visits, a Demographic Forecast Resets Industry Expecta
Jun 2026
www.businesswire.com
CATalyst Council’s Survey Shows 90% of Devoted Cat Owners Can Increase Veterinary Practice Revenue - Business Wire
Mar 2026
www.businesswire.com
Cats Grow to 25% of Visits, Signals $34 Billion Market Opportunity, According to CATalyst Council - Business Wire
Feb 2026
www.businesswire.com
CATalyst Council Appoints Gina Fortunato as Executive Director - citybiz
Jan 2026
www.citybiz.co
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
CATalyst Council Report Explores Feline Ownership and Care - Today's Veterinary Business
Sep 2024
todaysveterinarybusiness.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Leadership Survey: Why Physician Burnout Is Endemic, and How Health Care Must Respond - NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Car
Dec 2016
catalyst.nejm.org

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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 - 89 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 89 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 · 2008
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Catalyst Council Inc

What is Catalyst Council Inc?
Catalyst Council Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Annapolis, United States. Catalyst Council Inc is a animal welfare organization based in ANNAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $319K. EIN: 262829648.
When was Catalyst Council Inc founded?
Catalyst Council Inc was founded in 2008.
Who leads Catalyst Council Inc?
Dr Jane Brunt serves as Executive Director.
Where is Catalyst Council Inc located?
Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, United States.
What is Catalyst Council Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
Is Catalyst Council Inc trustworthy?
Catalyst Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Catalyst Council Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 262829648.
What is Catalyst Council Inc's website?
http://www.catalystcouncil.org