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Scratching Post Inc

To provide food, shelter, medical care and adoption facilities for unwanted cats. To encourage responsible ownership through spaying and neutering pets.

Animal Welfare Cincinnati, OH EIN: 311300500 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Scratching Post Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

To provide food, shelter, medical care and adoption facilities for unwanted cats. To encourage responsible ownership through spaying and neutering pets.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D200
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.44%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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

$0.97
Program expenses$0.97 ($518,449)
97% to programs beats the peer average (91%) 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, Scratching Post Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
  • 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. Compare with peers
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  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

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Scratching Post Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Cincinnati, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 311300500. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $507K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Scratching Post Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% 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.

Scratching Post Inc is located in Cincinnati, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Scratching Post Inc has $507K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

Scratching Post 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 small organization. It has $507K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Scratching Post 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, Scratching Post 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 97% 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.

Looking to adopt a cat or kitten? Check out The Scratching Post. Scratching Post Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $507K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Scratching Post Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Scratching Post Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311300500, 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
$100K-$1M
97% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
8

Leadership

JO
Joann O•••••
Treasurer - Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
Animal Welfare this charity 40,448
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

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 - 31 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 31 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1990
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Scratching Post Inc

What is Scratching Post Inc?
Scratching Post Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cincinnati, United States. Looking to adopt a cat or kitten? Check out The Scratching Post.
When was Scratching Post Inc founded?
Scratching Post Inc was founded in 1990.
Who leads Scratching Post Inc?
Joann Oeters serves as Treasurer - Trustee.
Where is Scratching Post Inc located?
Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, United States.
What is Scratching Post Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Scratching Post Inc trustworthy?
Scratching Post Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Scratching Post Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 311300500.
What is Scratching Post Inc's website?
http://www.thescratchingpost.org