CARING FOR CATS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ShannaLee Horvik

Phone

6514078485

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CARING FOR CATS INC, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $381K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $82K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

Caring for Cats is a shelter and foster network for cats. We are a no-kill shelter. We provide attention to the whole well being of the cats in our care--physical, emotional, and social--so that they enjoy a long and happy life. We provide the care and resources necessary to bring cats and their human companions together including: A clean, safe shelter that facilitates play, stimulation, and socialization, supported foster families, holistic healthcare for cats' minds and bodies, community events, engagement, education, and awareness.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $42,727 Revenue: $0

Caring for Cats provides medical examinations, health screening tests, vaccinations, spay/neuter, and food for all cats we take into foster care, including pregnant and nursing cats, cats recovering from medical procedures, cats with medical conditions regarding ongoing veterinary care, and cats who are temporarily or permanently unsuitable for adoption. In 2022, we had 51 cats and kittens who were permanently or temporarily in need. This program also includes support via food and supplies delivered to their homes for individuals and cats in need.

Program 2

Expenses: $201,244 Revenue: $47,896

Caring for cats provides a shelter for cats in need of care. Caring for Cats thoroughly vets all cats who enter the shelter. We provide vacinations, spay/neuter, and any necessary medications and...

Caring for cats provides a shelter for cats in need of care. Caring for Cats thoroughly vets all cats who enter the shelter. We provide vacinations, spay/neuter, and any necessary medications and treatment. We care, feed and shelter cats in our shelter building. We carefully match cats and future owners. We accept cats into our shelter and foster homes. We perform adoptions. We also provide a number of programs to engage with our community in the process of providing care for cats.

Program 3

Expenses: $2,179 Revenue: $0

Caring for Cats provides emergency medical services to cats presenting with emergency health conditions which require immediate attention. Providing medical care to cats in need of care, whether upon intake or for cats currently in our foster care or shelter, helps afford them the best chance of adoption, or eases their suffering when rehabilitation is not possible.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $310,788

Program Service Revenue $47,896

Investment Income $22,550

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $381,234

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $28,500

Fundraising Expenses $12,254

Program Expenses $246,150

Other Expenses $270,404

TOTAL EXPENSES $298,904

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$381,234	$300,282	+0.3%
Expenses	$298,904	$259,982	+0.1%
Net Income	$82,330	$40,300	+1.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

120

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$28,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Cori Griesgraber	Executive Director	20	Officer	$28,500	$0	$28,500
Lisa Nordling	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wanda Mies	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Sue Swanson	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joan Gecik	Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$381,234	$298,904	$1,531,454	$82,330
2023	$300,282	$259,982	$1,448,424	$40,300
2022	$237,089	$247,542	$1,363,132	$-10,453
2021	$294,237	$232,901	$1,577,634	$61,336
2020	$1,375,146	$244,144	$1,388,454	$1,131,002
2020	$1,417,291	$247,023	$1,500,099	$1,170,268