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 …
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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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyForgotten 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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FORGOTTEN 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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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