CATS IN ACTION NFP

EIN: 884052929 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$148,159
Total Expenses
$119,214
Total Assets
$369,560
Net Assets
$369,560
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Erica Roewade
Phone
7738989899
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CATS IN ACTION NFP, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $148K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $29K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

Cats in Action's mission is to help people help outdoor cats through TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), spay/neuter, rescue and providing veterinary care. We primarily help cats and the people who care for them in low-income neighborhoods in Chicago.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $117,054 Revenue: $6,668

Animal welfare outreach including TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), low-cost spay/neuter and rescue. Transfer/rescue from open-intake shelters. Foster, adoption and transfer programs for rescued animals...

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Animal welfare outreach including TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), low-cost spay/neuter and rescue. Transfer/rescue from open-intake shelters. Foster, adoption and transfer programs for rescued animals. Requirement that animals be returned if adoption is unsuccessful. Expenses include veterinary care, spay/neuter, food and cat litter, humane traps and animal crates, boarding of animals when necessary. The programs is supported by volunteers and there is no expense for a physical building. Cats in Action took in 358 cats in 2025, trapped and returned 1092 cats and assisted with medical services for 20 cats and offered temporary boarding to 1 cat (total = 1471 cats). Cats in Action transferred out 253 cats to other humane organizations, adopted out 81 cats and returned 6 cats to owners. Five cats died in care and 12 cats were euthanized.

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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 $137,141
Program Service Revenue $6,668
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $4,350
TOTAL REVENUE $148,159

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $117,054
Other Expenses $119,214
TOTAL EXPENSES $119,214

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $148,159 $116,201 +0.3%
Expenses $119,214 $93,052 +0.3%
Net Income $28,945 $23,149 +0.3%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
20

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
2
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Erica Roewade Board President & Outreach Director 20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Houtz Board Vice President & Programs Director 40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Davis Board Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Silva Offutt Board Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Martz Board Member 15
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 $148,159 $119,214 $369,560 $28,945
2024 $116,201 $93,052 $158,648 $23,149
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