Cats Cradle Shelter Inc is located in Fargo, ND. 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. As of 12/2023, Cats Cradle Shelter Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cats Cradle Shelter Inc 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 12/2023, Cats Cradle Shelter Inc generated $366.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $263.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 8 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:
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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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CATS CRADLE SHELTER TOOK IN 581 CATS AND KITTENS IN 2023, AND WE ADOPTED OUT 573 INTO LOVING FOREVER HOMES. THIS TOTAL REFLECTS ADULT CATS AND KITTENS FROM OUR 3 METRO POUNDS IN MOORHEAD, MN, FARGO, ND AND WEST FARGO, ND. THE METROPOLITAN AREA HAS BEEN NO-KILL FOR WELL OVER 12 YEARS. WE ALSO RECEIVE MULTIPLE RESCUES FROM THE SURROUNDING AREA, SOME WITH MEDICAL EMERGENCIES NEEDING CRITICAL CARE. CATS CRADLE SHELTER WORKS TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS OF OUR COMMUNITY IN THE PROPER AND HUMANE CARE OF NOT ONLY CATS, BUT ALL ANIMALS. CATS CRADLE HAS OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS WORKING AT THE SHELTER, WITH DOZENS OF ADDITIONAL FOSTER VOLUNTEERS. WE HAVE CRITICAL CARE FOSTER, BOTTLE FOSTERS, ADULT FOSTERS, ORPHAN FOSTERS AND PALLIATIVE CARE FOSTERS. OUR PALLIATIVE CARE FOSTERS PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE, LOVING HOME FOR SENIORS CATS (WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS MAKING THEM LESS ADOPTABLE) TO LIVE OUT THEIR REMAINING WEEKS, MONTHS OR YEARS. CATS CRADLE SHELTER PAYS FOR ALL OF THEIR FOOD, LITTER AND MEDICAL CARE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THESE CAT'S LIVES. WE FOCUS ON RESCUING ADOPTABLE CATS FROM THE THREE LOCAL POUNDS, AND PREVENTING THEIR EUTHANASIA. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A MORE HUMANE AND COMPASSIONATE WORLD ONE CAT AT A TIME.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gail Adams-Ventzke Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $49,800 |
Amber Schaffer Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $5,550 |
Carol Stefonek President | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Gary Larson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jill Lamp Recording Secretary | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jill Frederick Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $264,253 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $264,253 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $71,326 |
Investment income | $31,131 |
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 | $366,710 |
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. | $49,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,800 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $29,900 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,097 |
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 | $1,280 |
Office expenses | $9,936 |
Information technology | $1,900 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,326 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,908 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $263,659 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,746 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,009,695 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,081,441 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,473 |
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 | $3,473 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,077,968 |
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 | $1,081,441 |