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Catkins Animal Rescue Inc

To provide community education and pet care while finding homes for unwanted pets throughout the local comunnity and northwoods region.

Animal Welfare Fifield, WI EIN: 261553559 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Catkins Animal Rescue Inc

Took in homeless pets and arranged for shelter transfers or adoptions of dogs and cats in the local community and surrounding area. Continued annual fund raising events. Held pints for pups event with plans to make it an annual community event. There continues to be growing community support with more event participants. Previous restructuring of our volunteer program has made progress to allow for more staff positions as pet rescue continues to grow. Continued to work with area vet clinics and the purple cat mobile veterinary service to allow for more spay & neuter surgeries to feral cats and expands our "ferals for farms" program. This allows for adoptable animals to have access to veterinary appointments more quickly.

Founded
Headquarters
Fifield, WI
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 2008

Mission

To provide community education and pet care while finding homes for unwanted pets throughout the local comunnity and northwoods region.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Catkins Animal Rescue Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 91% 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
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Catkins Animal Rescue Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Fifield, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 261553559. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $295K in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Catkins Animal Rescue Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261553559. 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.

Catkins Animal Rescue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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.

Catkins Animal Rescue Inc is located in Fifield, WI, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Catkins Animal Rescue Inc has $295K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Catkins Animal Rescue 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 $295K in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Catkins Animal Rescue 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, Catkins Animal Rescue 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 100% 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.

Took in homeless pets and arranged for shelter transfers or adoptions of dogs and cats in the local community and surrounding area. Continued annual fund raising events. Held pints for pups event with plans to make it an annual community event. There continues to be growing community support with more event participants. Previous restructuring of our volunteer program has made progress to allow for more staff positions as pet rescue continues to grow. Continued to work with area vet clinics and the purple cat mobile veterinary service to allow for more spay & neuter surgeries to feral cats and expands our "ferals for farms" program. This allows for adoptable animals... Catkins Animal Rescue Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $295K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Catkins Animal Rescue Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Catkins Animal Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261553559, 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
100% 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
7

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BR
Breann E•••••
President

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Catkins takes in Ridglan beagles - apg-wi.com
May 2026
www.apg-wi.com
Homeward Bound Catkins Animal Rescue 4-24-26 - wjfw.com
Apr 2026
www.wjfw.com
Homeward Bound Catkins Animal Rescue 4-24-26 - wjfw.com
Apr 2026
www.wjfw.com
Catkins Animal Rescue announces new shelter expansion project | News - WAOW
Nov 2025
www.waow.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Catkins Animal Rescue offers "Poorly Drawn Pets" fundraiser - WAOW
Jan 2023
www.waow.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 37 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 · 2007
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Catkins Animal Rescue Inc

What is Catkins Animal Rescue Inc?
Catkins Animal Rescue Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fifield, United States. Took in homeless pets and arranged for shelter transfers or adoptions of dogs and cats in the local community and surrounding area. Continued annual fund raising events. Held pints for pups event with plans to make it an annual community event. There continues to be growing community support with more event participants. Previous restructuring of our volunteer program has made progress to allow for more staff positions as pet rescue continues to grow. Continued to work with area vet clinics and the purple cat mobile veterinary service to allow for more spay & neuter surgeries to feral cats and expands our "ferals for farms" program. This allows for adoptable animals to have access to veterinary appointments more quickly.
When was Catkins Animal Rescue Inc founded?
Catkins Animal Rescue Inc was founded in 2007.
Who leads Catkins Animal Rescue Inc?
Breann Eitrem serves as President.
Where is Catkins Animal Rescue Inc located?
Headquartered in Fifield, WI, United States.
What is Catkins Animal Rescue Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Catkins Animal Rescue Inc trustworthy?
Catkins Animal Rescue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Catkins Animal Rescue Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 261553559.
What is Catkins Animal Rescue Inc's website?
http://www.catkins.petfinder.com