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Forgotten Cats Inc

The organization's mission is to humanely reduce the homeless and unwanted cat population through trap/neuter/return (tnr). The organization finds homes for socialized cats through multiple petsmart adoption centers …

Animal Welfare Greenville, DE EIN 200691180 · IRS Reg 20-0691180 · IRS Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Forgotten Cats Inc

At Forgotten Cats, our mission is to humanely reduce the homeless cat population and to stop the suffering of the thousands of kittens born to abandoned, homeless cats. We do this by working with colony caretakers to trap, sterilize, vaccinate, and release every cat within a colony.

Founded
Headquarters
Greenville, DE
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

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IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

The organization's mission is to humanely reduce the homeless and unwanted cat population through trap/neuter/return (tnr). The organization finds homes for socialized cats through multiple petsmart adoption centers in delaware and in pennsylvania. The organization sterilizes an average between 1,500 and 2,000 cats in two medical clinics and adopts on average between 150 and 200 socialized cats monthly.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D20

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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IRS revocation history
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Governance scandals
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Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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Forgotten Cats Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Greenville, DE, 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 200691180. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Forgotten Cats Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 89/100.

Forgotten Cats Inc is located in Greenville, DE, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Forgotten Cats Inc has $2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Forgotten Cats Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Forgotten 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.

Forgotten Cats Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

At Forgotten Cats, our mission is to humanely reduce the homeless cat population and to stop the suffering of the thousands of kittens born to abandoned, homeless cats. We do this by working with colony caretakers to trap, sterilize, vaccinate, and release every cat within a colony. Forgotten Cats Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Forgotten Cats Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Forgotten Cats Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Forgotten Cats Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200691180, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% 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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Leadership

JA
Jane Chickadel
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Felicia C••••
PRESIDENT
JA
Jane C••••••••
TREASURER
JO
John F•••••
VICE PRESIDE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Forgotten Cats Inc This page 72 $2.3 million -
Colorado Horse Rescue 89 $3.6 million -
Friends of at Pima Animal Care Center 89 $3.9 million -
Brazoria County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 89 $1.9 million -
Alley Cat Rescue Inc 89 $3.3 million -
Pope Memorial Spca of Concord Merrimack County 89 $1.2 million -
Operation Catnip of Gainesville Inc 89 $1.1 million 5%
Lifesavers Inc 89 $2.4 million 4%
New Hampshire Spca 89 $5.0 million -

Sources and verification

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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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Forgotten Cats Inc

What is Forgotten Cats Inc?
Forgotten Cats Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Greenville, United States. At Forgotten Cats, our mission is to humanely reduce the homeless cat population and to stop the suffering of the thousands of kittens born to abandoned, homeless cats. We do this by working with colony caretakers to trap, sterilize, vaccinate, and release every cat within a colony.
When was Forgotten Cats Inc founded?
Forgotten Cats Inc was founded in 2004.
Who leads Forgotten Cats Inc?
Jane Chickadel serves as Treasurer.
Where is Forgotten Cats Inc located?
Headquartered in Greenville, United States.
What is Forgotten Cats Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Forgotten Cats Inc trustworthy?
Forgotten Cats Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Forgotten Cats Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 200691180. Registration: 20-0691180 (United States).
What is Forgotten Cats Inc's website?
http://www.forgottencats.org