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Crooked Tail Cat Rescue

501c3 organization third year adopting kittens

Animal Welfare Greensboro, NC EIN: 850868934 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Crooked Tail Cat Rescue

Guests provide donations to visit our rescue cats. We are successful in adopting out cats with disabilities, senior cats, kittens and cats that would have otherwise been overlooked

Founded
Headquarters
Greensboro, NC
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 2020

Mission

501c3 organization third year adopting kittens

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: 100%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.19%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.8% of total expenses ($45,112 of $326,347).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Crooked Tail Cat Rescue has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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 comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Crooked Tail Cat Rescue is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Greensboro, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 850868934. 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 $342K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Crooked Tail Cat Rescue's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 850868934. 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.

Crooked Tail Cat Rescue 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 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.

Crooked Tail Cat Rescue is located in Greensboro, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Crooked Tail Cat Rescue has $342K 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.

Crooked Tail Cat Rescue 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 $342K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Crooked Tail Cat Rescue. 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, Crooked Tail Cat Rescue 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.

Guests provide donations to visit our rescue cats. We are successful in adopting out cats with disabilities, senior cats, kittens and cats that would have otherwise been overlooked Crooked Tail Cat Rescue is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

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 $342K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Crooked Tail Cat Rescue are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Crooked Tail Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850868934, 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

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

Years on record: FY2024, 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
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Karen S•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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 - 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
90%

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 · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Crooked Tail Cat Rescue

What is Crooked Tail Cat Rescue?
Crooked Tail Cat Rescue is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Greensboro, United States. Guests provide donations to visit our rescue cats. We are successful in adopting out cats with disabilities, senior cats, kittens and cats that would have otherwise been overlooked
When was Crooked Tail Cat Rescue founded?
Crooked Tail Cat Rescue was founded in 2020.
Who leads Crooked Tail Cat Rescue?
Karen Stratman serves as President.
Where is Crooked Tail Cat Rescue located?
Headquartered in Greensboro, NC, United States.
What is Crooked Tail Cat Rescue's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Crooked Tail Cat Rescue trustworthy?
Crooked Tail Cat Rescue 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 Crooked Tail Cat Rescue's registration number?
IRS EIN: 850868934.
What is Crooked Tail Cat Rescue's website?
http://www.crookedtailcatrescue.com