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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · 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
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

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
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
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.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
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

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

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. 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
95% 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JA
Jane C••••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

"Two who spring to mind": The forgotten Cats set to bounce in 2026 - Zero Hanger
Jan 2026
www.zerohanger.com
The Brightside: A sanctuary for forgotten cats on Chincoteague Island - WMDT
Sep 2025
www.wmdt.com
The "outstanding", but forgotten, Cats assistant helping mastermind Geelong's continued contention - Zero Hanger
Sep 2025
www.zerohanger.com
An abandoned Italian farmhouse hides a heartbreaking reality for 18 forgotten cats - Network for Animals
Jul 2025
networkforanimals.org
Tunnels, Traps and Tabbies: How a Community Rescued Hell’s Kitchen’s Forgotten Cats - W42ST
Apr 2025
w42st.com
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Partnership with Paws of China to Save the Forgotten Cats of Yulin Announced! - IDA - In Defense of Animals
Sep 2023
www.idausa.org
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Forgotten Cats looks for adopters and volunteers - Delco Times
Aug 2021
www.delcotimes.com
The man who saves forgotten cats in Fukushima's nuclear zone - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Mar 2021
abcnews.com
WIDER IMAGE The man who saves forgotten cats in Fukushima's nuclear zone - Reuters
Mar 2021
www.reuters.com
The man saving forgotten cats in Japan’s Fukushima - Taipei Times
Mar 2021
www.taipeitimes.com
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 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

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 14 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 · 2004
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 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