Catalyst for Cats Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Belinda Burns

Phone

8056840612

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Catalyst for Cats Inc, founded in 1991, is a micro nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $47K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 72% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $118K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 153% operating deficit.

Mission

Humane cat population control.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $116,563

Catalyst for Cats provides resources and support for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts, including trapping, neutering, and post-care support for feral cats. The Organization connects cats that are not suitable for indoor homes with individuals needing pest control solutions. The Organization facilitates the adoption of friendly stray cats into new homes.Catalyst for Cats has a history of collaborating with other animal welfare groups, including Santa Barbara County animal shelters and the Humane Society, to address cat overpopulation.

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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 $19,312

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $27,237

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $46,549

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $116,563

Other Expenses $117,863

TOTAL EXPENSES $117,863

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$46,549	$167,653	-0.7%
Expenses	$117,863	$77,956	+0.5%
Net Income	$-71,314	$89,697	-1.8%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Belinda Burns	Board President	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Amy Orozco	Secretary	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Gerry Place	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Morris	Board Member	2.00	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	$46,549	$117,863	$553,621	$-71,314
2023	$167,653	$77,956	$626,036	$89,697
2022	$40,801	$55,823	$536,339	$-15,022
2021	$46,368	$34,233	$534,642	$12,135
2020	$62,480	$41,907	$522,507	$20,573
2019	$65,361	$62,286	$501,934	$3,075