Cats in Action Nfp
Cats in Action's mission is to help people help outdoor cats through TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), spay/neuter, rescue and providing veterinary care. We primarily help cats and the people who …
GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout Cats in Action Nfp
In our vision, free-roaming cats live in harmony with people and are sterilized, vaccinated, and healthy through proactive, ongoing TNR.
Verified certifications
Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.
Mission
Cats in Action's mission is to help people help outdoor cats through TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), spay/neuter, rescue and providing veterinary care. We primarily help cats and the people who care for them in low-income neighborhoods in Chicago.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesRed flags
· All clearWhere every $1 goes
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCats in Action Nfp is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 884052929. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $116K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Cats in Action Nfp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.
Cats in Action Nfp is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cats in Action Nfp has $116K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% 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.
Cats in Action Nfp is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $116K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Cats in Action Nfp. 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.
Cats in Action Nfp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
In our vision, free-roaming cats live in harmony with people and are sterilized, vaccinated, and healthy through proactive, ongoing TNR. Cats in Action Nfp is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Cats in Action Nfp's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $116K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cats in Action Nfp are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cats in Action Nfp is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 884052929, 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.
Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .
Filing history
1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CATS IN ACTION NFP 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.
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewPeer charities
Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment
Sources and verification
Refreshed
- 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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyReport an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Cats in Action Nfp?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Cats in Action Nfp
- What is Cats in Action Nfp?
- Cats in Action Nfp is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. In our vision, free-roaming cats live in harmony with people and are sterilized, vaccinated, and healthy through proactive, ongoing TNR.
- When was Cats in Action Nfp founded?
- Cats in Action Nfp was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Cats in Action Nfp?
- Elizabeth Houtz serves as Board Vice President.
- Where is Cats in Action Nfp located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
- What is Cats in Action Nfp's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cats in Action Nfp trustworthy?
- Cats in Action Nfp has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Cats in Action Nfp's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 884052929.
- What is Cats in Action Nfp's website?
- http://catsinaction.org