Safe Haven for Cats
Safe haven for cats operates a no-kill shelter for cats and kittens, an adoption program, a low cost spay/neuter clinic, trap/neuter/vaccinate/release programs, targeted community spay/neuter programs, and a …
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Safe Haven for Cats is a animal welfare organization based in RALEIGH, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 561916620.
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Mission
Safe haven for cats operates a no-kill shelter for cats and kittens, an adoption program, a low cost spay/neuter clinic, trap/neuter/vaccinate/release programs, targeted community spay/neuter programs, and a pet food pantry for low income residents.
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Safe Haven for Cats has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySafe Haven for Cats is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Raleigh, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 561916620. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Safe Haven for Cats's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 561916620. 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.
Safe Haven for Cats 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. 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.
Safe Haven for Cats is located in Raleigh, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Safe Haven for Cats has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Safe Haven for Cats 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 52 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Safe Haven for Cats. 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, Safe Haven for Cats 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 82%). 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.
Safe Haven for Cats is a animal welfare organization based in RALEIGH, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 561916620. Safe Haven for Cats is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Safe Haven for Cats are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Safe Haven for Cats is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 561916620, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SAFE HAVEN FOR CATS 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (20)
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 52 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1994
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Safe Haven for Cats
- What is Safe Haven for Cats?
- Safe Haven for Cats is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Raleigh, United States. Safe Haven for Cats is a animal welfare organization based in RALEIGH, United States. Annual revenue: $1.5 million. EIN: 561916620.
- When was Safe Haven for Cats founded?
- Safe Haven for Cats was founded in 1994.
- Who leads Safe Haven for Cats?
- Patti Godin serves as Interim Executive Director.
- Where is Safe Haven for Cats located?
- Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, United States.
- What is Safe Haven for Cats's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Safe Haven for Cats trustworthy?
- Safe Haven for Cats 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 Safe Haven for Cats's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 561916620.
- What is Safe Haven for Cats's website?
- http://safehavenforcats.org