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C a T T a L e S

Zoological Park providing a safe forever home for rescued, retired, or non-releasable exotic animals & wildlife. Out-of-School learning center for K-College specializing in wildlife and conservation education.

Animal Welfare Mead, WA EIN: 911538226 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About C a T T a L e S

Wildlife Rescue, Compassionate Care, and Education Ambassadorship

Founded
Headquarters
Mead, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D500
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Zoological Park providing a safe forever home for rescued, retired, or non-releasable exotic animals & wildlife. Out-of-School learning center for K-College specializing in wildlife and conservation education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.01%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.93
Program$0.93
93% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, C a T T a L e S has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

C a T T a L e S is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Mead, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 911538226. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $599K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

C a T T a L e S's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911538226. 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.

C a T T a L e S has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% 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.

C a T T a L e S is located in Mead, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, C a T T a L e S has $599K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

C a T T a L e S 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 medium organization. It has $599K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for C a T T a L e S. 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, C a T T a L e S 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 93% 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.

Wildlife Rescue, Compassionate Care, and Education Ambassadorship C a T T a L e S is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $599K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to C a T T a L e S are generally tax-deductible in the United States. C a T T a L e S is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911538226, 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
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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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
13

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Deborah W••••
Vice President

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Anne Keane Obituary (2026) - Middletown, CT - Biega Funeral Home - Middletown - Post and Courier
Apr 2026
obits.postandcourier.com
Anne Keane Obituary February 19, 2026 - Biega Funeral Home
Feb 2026
www.biegafuneralhome.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Cattale’s in Brainerd to host authors Candace Simar and Jack Kraywinkle - pineandlakes.com
Dec 2025
www.pineandlakes.com
Frank Weber to sign books for Independent Bookstore Day Event at CatTale’s - Brainerd Dispatch
Apr 2025
www.brainerddispatch.com
CatTales Books and Gifts is under new management - Brainerd Dispatch
Jul 2024
www.brainerddispatch.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Plot twist: CatTale’s bookstore gains new owner - Brainerd Dispatch
Apr 2023
www.brainerddispatch.com
Is there enough parking in Brainerd? The question continues - Brainerd Dispatch
Mar 2023
www.brainerddispatch.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
'The Village of Old Crow Wing' book now available - Brainerd Dispatch
Dec 2020
www.brainerddispatch.com
A biopic about Motörhead rocker Lemmy is in the works - The Brag
Jun 2020
tonedeaf.thebrag.com
Motörhead's Phil Campbell Recalls The Recent Years Of Lemmy Kilmister: “He Wasn't Quite Himself” - metalcastle.net
May 2020
www.metalcastle.net

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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 23 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 · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about C a T T a L e S

What is C a T T a L e S?
C a T T a L e S is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mead, United States. Wildlife Rescue, Compassionate Care, and Education Ambassadorship
When was C a T T a L e S founded?
C a T T a L e S was founded in 1991.
Who leads C a T T a L e S?
Deborah Wyche serves as Vice President.
Where is C a T T a L e S located?
Headquartered in Mead, WA, United States.
What is C a T T a L e S's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is C a T T a L e S trustworthy?
C a T T a L e S has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 C a T T a L e S's registration number?
IRS EIN: 911538226.
What is C a T T a L e S's website?
http://www.cattales.org