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Dallas Cat Lady

Reduce homeless pet population through adoption, trap neuter return and providing assistance to elderly, disabled, or disadvantaged citizens to keep their pets in their homes

Animal Welfare Dallas, TX EIN: 452647771 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Dallas Cat Lady

Adopted 1213 cats and kittens into new homes include providing spay neuter, vaccinations microchips and basic care till adopted Provide trap neuter return services for local citizens to assist in reducing cat overpopulation. Volunteer efforts to trap, transport cats to local veterinary clinics for spay neuter and vaccinations. Volunteers to mentor citizens and assist. Provide basic pet care, supplies and other assistance to elderly, disabled or disadvantaged citizen pet owners to assist them with keeping their pets in their homes. To include basic veterinary care, food, litter, vaccines and assistance with pet deposits.

Founded
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
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 2012

Mission

Reduce homeless pet population through adoption, trap neuter return and providing assistance to elderly, disabled, or disadvantaged citizens to keep their pets in their homes

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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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%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Dallas Cat Lady with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • 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

Dallas Cat Lady is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Dallas, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 452647771. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $372K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dallas Cat Lady's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 452647771. 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.

Dallas Cat Lady has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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.

Dallas Cat Lady is located in Dallas, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dallas Cat Lady has $372K 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.

Dallas Cat Lady 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 $372K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dallas Cat Lady. 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, Dallas Cat Lady 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%). 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.

Adopted 1213 cats and kittens into new homes include providing spay neuter, vaccinations microchips and basic care till adopted Provide trap neuter return services for local citizens to assist in reducing cat overpopulation. Volunteer efforts to trap, transport cats to local veterinary clinics for spay neuter and vaccinations. Volunteers to mentor citizens and assist. Provide basic pet care, supplies and other assistance to elderly, disabled or disadvantaged citizen pet owners to assist them with keeping their pets in their homes. To include basic veterinary care, food, litter, vaccines and assistance with pet deposits. Dallas Cat Lady is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

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 $372K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Dallas Cat Lady are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dallas Cat Lady is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 452647771, 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 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MA
Marlissa S••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Vicki Martin Obituary (1938 - 2024) - Dallas News
May 2024
obits.dallasnews.com
Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Apr 2024
www.nbcdfw.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Gene Slaughter Obituary (1941 - 2019) - Dallas News
Aug 2019
obits.dallasnews.com
Always wanted a cat? Here are 7 cuddly kittens to adopt now in Dallas - Yahoo
Jul 2019
www.yahoo.com
Cat cafe has plans to come to Richardson in 2016 - Dallas News
Nov 2015
www.dallasnews.com

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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 - 24 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
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 24 officers on file
  • 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 · 2012
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dallas Cat Lady

What is Dallas Cat Lady?
Dallas Cat Lady is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Dallas, United States. Adopted 1213 cats and kittens into new homes include providing spay neuter, vaccinations microchips and basic care till adopted Provide trap neuter return services for local citizens to assist in reducing cat overpopulation. Volunteer efforts to trap, transport cats to local veterinary clinics for spay neuter and vaccinations. Volunteers to mentor citizens and assist. Provide basic pet care, supplies and other assistance to elderly, disabled or disadvantaged citizen pet owners to assist them with keeping their pets in their homes. To include basic veterinary care, food, litter, vaccines and assistance with pet deposits.
When was Dallas Cat Lady founded?
Dallas Cat Lady was founded in 2012.
Who leads Dallas Cat Lady?
Marlissa Sessler serves as Executive Director.
Where is Dallas Cat Lady located?
Headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States.
What is Dallas Cat Lady's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dallas Cat Lady trustworthy?
Dallas Cat Lady has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Dallas Cat Lady's registration number?
IRS EIN: 452647771.
What is Dallas Cat Lady's website?
http://www.dallascatlady.org