CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC

EIN: 453595537 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Fargo, ND

Total Revenue
$724,522
Total Expenses
$279,767
Total Assets
$1,935,617
Net Assets
$1,933,004
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
ND
Principal Officer
CAROL STEFONEK
Phone
7013567877
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $725K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $445K, a strong 61% operating margin.

Mission

Our main focus is on rescuing adoptable cats from the three local pounds, and preventing their euthanasia. Our mission is to educate the citizens of our community in the proper and humane care of not only cats, but all animals.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $562,543
Program Service Revenue $94,127
Investment Income $67,852
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $724,522

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $106,487
Fundraising Expenses $3,540
Program Expenses $257,298
Other Expenses $173,280
TOTAL EXPENSES $279,767

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $724,522 $696,453 +0.0%
Expenses $279,767 $286,172 0.0%
Net Income $444,755 $410,281 +0.1%
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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
90

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
3
$50,800
Total Directors
6
$50,800
Key Employees
1
$50,800
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Gail Adams-Ventzke Executive Director 40
Officer Director Key Emp Highest
$50,800 $0 $50,800
Amber Schaffer Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Stefonek President 20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Larson Treasurer 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Frederick Director 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Lisa Christenson Director 1
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
2025 $724,522 $279,767 $1,935,617 $444,755
2024 $696,453 $286,172 $1,492,967 $410,281
2023 $366,710 $263,659 $1,081,441 $103,051
2022 $374,231 $272,606 $977,884 $101,625
2021 $323,444 $232,857 $878,874 $90,587
2020 $322,063 $232,223 $788,351 $89,840
2019 $480,548 $243,009 $699,949 $237,539
2018 $295,787 $213,303 $461,324 $82,484
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