For the Love of Cats Inc
End the Cruelty of pet over population. Our programs include working with the community to sterilize stray, community, and feral cats through TNR (Trap-neuter-release), assisting the low-income public …
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For the Love of Cats is a non-profit animal welfare and rescue organization serving Collier County, FL. Our team is dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned cats and kittens in our community. We are a Catalyst for Change, with programs focused on addressing the issue of pet overpopulation, along with support programs to help families keep their pets.
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Mission
End the Cruelty of pet over population. Our programs include working with the community to sterilize stray, community, and feral cats through TNR (Trap-neuter-release), assisting the low-income public in need with low cost spay/neuter, wellness and emergency veterinary care along with other support programs to help people keep their pets.
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, For the Love of Cats Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% 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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFor the Love of Cats Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Naples, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 204188963. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $310K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
For the Love of Cats Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 204188963. 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.
For the Love of Cats Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.
For the Love of Cats Inc is located in Naples, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years. Its registered address is 4915 Rattlesnake Hammock Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, For the Love of Cats Inc has $310K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
For the Love of Cats Inc 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 $310K in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for For the Love of Cats Inc. 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, For the Love of Cats Inc 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 80% 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.
For the Love of Cats is a non-profit animal welfare and rescue organization serving Collier County, FL. Our team is dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned cats and kittens in our community. We are a Catalyst for Change, with programs focused on addressing the issue of pet overpopulation, along with support programs to help families keep their pets. For the Love of Cats Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $310K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to For the Love of Cats Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. For the Love of Cats Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204188963, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FOR THE LOVE OF CATS INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 17 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about For the Love of Cats Inc
- What is For the Love of Cats Inc?
- For the Love of Cats Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Naples, United States. For the Love of Cats is a non-profit animal welfare and rescue organization serving Collier County, FL. Our team is dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned cats and kittens in our community. We are a Catalyst for Change, with programs focused on addressing the issue of pet overpopulation, along with support programs to help families keep their pets.
- When was For the Love of Cats Inc founded?
- For the Love of Cats Inc was founded in 2002.
- Who leads For the Love of Cats Inc?
- Janet Rich serves as President.
- Where is For the Love of Cats Inc located?
- Headquartered in Naples, FL, United States.
- What is For the Love of Cats Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is For the Love of Cats Inc trustworthy?
- For the Love of Cats Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 For the Love of Cats Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 204188963.
- What is For the Love of Cats Inc's website?
- https://fortheloveofcatsfl.com