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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 …

Animal Welfare Chicago, IL EIN 884052929 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

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 where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.97
Program expenses$0.97 ($89,914)
97% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cats 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Leadership

EL
Elizabeth Houtz
Board Vice President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Elizabeth H••••
Board Vice President
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cats in Action Nfp This page 66 $116,201 97%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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.

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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