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Cats Meow

The Cat's Meow is dedicated to reducing the number of homeless cats on Fidalgo and Guemes Islands by providing proactive and effective animal welfare services for cats.

Animal Welfare Anacortes, WA EIN: 200704049 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Cats Meow

Adopt a happy, healthy cat or kitten at our beautiful cage-free adoption center in Anacortes.

Founded
Headquarters
Anacortes, WA
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 2004

Mission

The Cat's Meow is dedicated to reducing the number of homeless cats on Fidalgo and Guemes Islands by providing proactive and effective animal welfare services for cats.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 19.32%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 18.8% of total expenses ($66,184 of $351,419).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Cats Meow has 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 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 85% 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 contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cats Meow is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Anacortes, WA, 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 200704049. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $343K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Cats Meow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 200704049. 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.

Cats Meow has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.

Cats Meow is located in Anacortes, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cats Meow has $343K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Cats Meow 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 $343K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Cats Meow. 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, Cats Meow 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 91%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Adopt a happy, healthy cat or kitten at our beautiful cage-free adoption center in Anacortes. Cats Meow 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, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $343K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Cats Meow are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cats Meow is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200704049, 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
88% 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michele O••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Why cats meow so often - MSN
Jun 2026
www.msn.com
The Science Behind Why Cats Meow And Tigers Roar - HuffPost UK
Jun 2026
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
Why Do Cats Meow Back at You? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons for This Behavior - Catster
Mar 2026
www.catster.com
Cats Rarely Meow at Other Cats — Do They Save Their Voices for Us? Here's What We Know - Discover Magazine
Jan 2026
www.discovermagazine.com
Cats meow more at men to get their attention, study suggests - Live Science
Dec 2025
www.livescience.com
Cats Meow More Than Twice as Much at Men, And We Can Only Guess Why - ScienceAlert
Dec 2025
www.sciencealert.com
Cats adjust their communication strategy by meowing more when greeting men - Phys.org
Dec 2025
phys.org
Study reveals cats meow more at men, and there's a rather relatable reason why this happens - Yahoo Creators
Nov 2025
creators.yahoo.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M 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, 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 - 14 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 · 14 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 · 2004
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cats Meow

What is Cats Meow?
Cats Meow is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Anacortes, United States. Adopt a happy, healthy cat or kitten at our beautiful cage-free adoption center in Anacortes.
When was Cats Meow founded?
Cats Meow was founded in 2004.
Who leads Cats Meow?
Michele Onorato serves as Executive Director.
Where is Cats Meow located?
Headquartered in Anacortes, WA, United States.
What is Cats Meow's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cats Meow trustworthy?
Cats Meow has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Cats Meow's registration number?
IRS EIN: 200704049.
What is Cats Meow's website?
http://www.meowanacortes.org