Rappcats
RappCats is a private, non-profit organization that rescues, cares for, and finds loving homes for abandoned, abused, neglected, injured and homeless cats and kittens in Rappahannock County, Virginia. …
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Rappahannock County is a small county, with fewer than 8,000 inhabitants. The county government does not fund a cat shelter. The RappCats Adoption Center, a private no-kill and cage-free shelter, acts as a de facto shelter for the county and is the only Virginia approved cat shelter in the county. In 2022, the Adoption Center and RappCats foster homes served 202 Rappahannock county cats and 143 RappCats were adopted. This was an increase from 105 adoptions in 2021, 85 from 2020 and 58 in 2019. In 2022 RappCats hired a full-time time shelter manager to allow its directors and other volunteers to spend more of their time to increase adoptions, socialize homeless cats and kittens, expand our social media presence, …
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Mission
RappCats is a private, non-profit organization that rescues, cares for, and finds loving homes for abandoned, abused, neglected, injured and homeless cats and kittens in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It is supported entirely through private contributions.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Rappcats 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 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% 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 holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 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 + methodologyRappcats is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Washington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 260970194. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $337K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rappcats's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 260970194. 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.
Rappcats has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% 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.
Rappcats is located in Washington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rappcats has $337K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% 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.
Rappcats 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 $337K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rappcats. 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, Rappcats 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 85% 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.
Rappahannock County is a small county, with fewer than 8,000 inhabitants. The county government does not fund a cat shelter. The RappCats Adoption Center, a private no-kill and cage-free shelter, acts as a de facto shelter for the county and is the only Virginia approved cat shelter in the county. In 2022, the Adoption Center and RappCats foster homes served 202 Rappahannock county cats and 143 RappCats were adopted. This was an increase from 105 adoptions in 2021, 85 from 2020 and 58 in 2019. In 2022 RappCats hired a full-time time shelter manager to allow its directors and other volunteers to spend more of their time to increase adoptions... Rappcats is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $337K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Rappcats are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rappcats is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 260970194, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
RAPPCATS 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
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9 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 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
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 21 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 · 2007
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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 Rappcats
- What is Rappcats?
- Rappcats is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Rappahannock County is a small county, with fewer than 8,000 inhabitants. The county government does not fund a cat shelter. The RappCats Adoption Center, a private no-kill and cage-free shelter, acts as a de facto shelter for the county and is the only Virginia approved cat shelter in the county. In 2022, the Adoption Center and RappCats foster homes served 202 Rappahannock county cats and 143 RappCats were adopted. This was an increase from 105 adoptions in 2021, 85 from 2020 and 58 in 2019. In 2022 RappCats hired a full-time time shelter manager to allow its directors and other volunteers to spend more of their time to increase adoptions, socialize homeless cats and kittens, expand our social media presence, and to improve our physical facility and shelter management. We advertised cats available from RappCats primarily through social media, including our facebook page and our blog. We also assist residents, who are willing to care for homeless cats and kittens that have arrived on their property, to pay for necessary medical treatment and vaccinations for the cats. To help reduce the homeless cat population, RappCats facilitates and provides no-cost and low-cost spaying and neutering to Rappahannock County cats. In 2022, 161 Rappahannock County cats were spayed or neutered using RappCats funds. Among its efforts to reduce the homeless cat population, RappCats has initiated a program supported by local charities that work with low income residents to provide no-cost neutering. The program recognizes that neutering male cats is more economical than spaying female cats and is much less intrusive.
- When was Rappcats founded?
- Rappcats was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Rappcats?
- Stephen Vick serves as Vice President.
- Where is Rappcats located?
- Headquartered in Washington, VA, United States.
- What is Rappcats's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rappcats trustworthy?
- Rappcats has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Rappcats's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 260970194.
- What is Rappcats's website?
- http://www.rappcats.org