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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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.
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Forgotten Cats Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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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. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Forgotten Cats Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 200691180. 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.
Forgotten Cats Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% 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.
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. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. 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 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 medium organization. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Forgotten 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
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 an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (3)
Source: Public filings
3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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"Two who spring to mind": The forgotten Cats set to bounce in 2026 - Zero Hanger
The Brightside: A sanctuary for forgotten cats on Chincoteague Island - WMDT
The "outstanding", but forgotten, Cats assistant helping mastermind Geelong's continued contention - Zero Hanger
An abandoned Italian farmhouse hides a heartbreaking reality for 18 forgotten cats - Network for Animals
Tunnels, Traps and Tabbies: How a Community Rescued Hell’s Kitchen’s Forgotten Cats - W42ST
Partnership with Paws of China to Save the Forgotten Cats of Yulin Announced! - IDA - In Defense of Animals
Forgotten Cats looks for adopters and volunteers - Delco Times
The man who saves forgotten cats in Fukushima's nuclear zone - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
WIDER IMAGE The man who saves forgotten cats in Fukushima's nuclear zone - Reuters
The man saving forgotten cats in Japan’s Fukushima - Taipei Times
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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 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
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 14 officers on file
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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 · 2004
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, DE, United States.
- What is Forgotten Cats Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Forgotten Cats Inc trustworthy?
- Forgotten Cats Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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