Dallas Cat Lady is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dallas Cat Lady is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Dallas Cat Lady generated $263.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $259.0k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REDUCE HOMELESS PET POPULATION THROUGH ADOPTION, TRAP NEUTER RETURN AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ELDERLY, DISABLED, OR DISADVANTAGED CITIZENS TO KEEP THEIR PETS IN THEIR HOMES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADOPTED 980 CATS AND KITTENS INTO NEW HOMES INCLUDE PROVIDING SPAY NEUTER, VACCINATIONS MICROCHIPS AND BASIC CARE TILL ADOPTED. EACH FOSTER CAT OR KITTEN RECEIVES SPAY OR NEUTER RABIES VACCINATION, FVRCP VACCINATIONS, PARASITE TESTING AND TREATMENT AND BASIC HEALTH TESTING PRIOR TO ADOPTIONS. THIS IS OUT LARGEST EXPENSE CATEGORY. THE RESCUE PURCHASES FOOD FOR THE CATS AND KITTENS IN FOSTER HOMES. WE ALSO PROVIDE SPECIALTY CARE FOR PETS IN OUR CARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, DENTAL CARE WOUND CARE, SOFT TISSUE SURGERY AND EYE SURGERY. IN FY 2022 WE CARED FOR 1540 CATS AND KITTENS.
PROVIDE TRAP NEUTER RETURN SERVICES FOR LOCAL CITIZENS TO ASSIST IN REDUCING CAT OVERPOPULATION. VOLUNTEER EFFORTS TO TRAP, TRANSPORT CATS TO LOCAL VETERINARY CLINICS FOR SPAY NEUTER AND VACCINATIONS. WE WERE ABLE TO ASSIST OUR VOLUNTEERS IN TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN 1,230 CATS AND KITTENS. VOLUNTEERS TO MENTOR CITIZENS AND ASSIST WITH TRAPPING, TRANSPORTING CATS TO LOCAL CLINICS, CARING FOR THE CATS AFTER SURGERY AND RETURNING THEM TO THEIR HOMES. THESE EFFORTS HELP TO REDUCE THE OVERPOPULATION OF STRAY AND FERAL CATS IN OUR TARGETED AREAS AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS WHO CARE FOR THE CATS IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS.
PROVIDE BASIC PET CARE, SUPPLIES AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO ELDERLY, DISABLED OR DISADVANTAGED CITIZEN PET OWNERS TO ASSIST THEM WITH KEEPING THEIR PETS IN THEIR HOMES. TO INCLUDE BASIC VETERINARY CARE, FOOD, LITTER, VACCINES AND ASSISTANCE WITH PET DEPOSITS. THIS INCLUDES TRANSPORT OF THE CATS ( AND SOMETIMES THEIR OWNERS) TO OUR PARTNER VETERINARY CLINICS FOR ROUTINE AND/OR URGENT CARE FOR PETS. WE ALSO PURCHASE BASIC CAT SUPPLIES (FOOD AND LITTER) THAT THE CITIZEN MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD ON LIMITED INCOME. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 45 CITIZENS WHO RECEIVE FOOD AND LITTER FROM US AND ANOTHER 28 WHO WE WERE ABLE TO ASSIST WITH MEDICAL VETERINARY EXPENSES LIKE WOUND CARE, DENTAL CARE, URINARY BLOCKAGE, HEART FAILURE X-RAYS AND UNFORTUNATELY IN SOME CASES HUMANE EUTHANASIA FOR THE PET WITH A VETERINARIAN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marlissa Sessler Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Tricia Linton Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Debra Brandes Secretary | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Janeann Burghard Board Member | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Jeri Coe Board Member | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Noble Field Board Member Emeritus | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $263,068 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $263,068 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $263,068 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,431 |
Office expenses | $1,100 |
Information technology | $375 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,789 |
Travel | $2,236 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,000 |
Insurance | $2,924 |
All other expenses | $1,985 |
Total functional expenses | $258,960 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,108 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $14,108 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,108 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $14,108 |