Nonprofit · EIN 45-3595537
CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC
Tax-exempt · FARGO, ND 58103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $724,522 | $279,767 | $444,755 | $1,935,617 | $2,613 | $1,933,004 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $696,453 | $286,172 | $410,281 | $1,492,967 | $4,718 | $1,488,249 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $366,710 | $263,659 | $103,051 | $1,081,441 | $3,473 | $1,077,968 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $562,543
- Program service revenue
- $94,127
- Investment income
- $67,852
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $50,800
- Other salaries and wages
- $48,120
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $106,487
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $16,931
- Program services (functional)
- $257,298
- Management and general (functional)
- $18,929
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,540
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,492,967
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,935,617
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,613
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,933,004
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,933,004
- Gross receipts
- $724,522
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 90
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- ND
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Adams-Ventzke | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $50,800 |
| Amber Schaffer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Stefonek | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Gary Larson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jill Frederick | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dr Lisa Christenson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Adams-Ventzke | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $51,300 |
| Sarah Schweigert | Veterinarian Tech Key employee | 30 | $35,222 |
| Amber Schaffer | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carol Stefonek | President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Gary Larson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jill Lamp | Recording Secretary Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jill Frederick | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Dr Lisa Christenson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Adams-Ventzke | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $49,800 |
| Amber Schaffer | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $5,550 |
| Carol Stefonek | President Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Gary Larson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jill Lamp | Recording Secretary Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jill Frederick | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dr Lisa Christenson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9 9TH ST S, FARGO, ND 58103-1830
- In care of
- % CAROL J STEFONEK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 9 9th St So, Fargo ND 58102
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CAROL STEFONEK, 407 6TH ST S, MOORHEAD, MN 56560
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Gary Larson, 3009 Edgewood Dr, Fargo ND 58102
- Signed the 990
- Carol Stefonek, President
- Phone
- (701) 356-7877
- Website
- catscradleshelter.org
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.
Program accomplishments
- Rescued 816 displaced cats and kittens Provided safe shelter and care for cats in need, including strays, abandoned litters, and at-risk animals. Delivered comprehensive medical care to all 816 cats and kittens. Ensured every animal received necessary veterinary services, including exams, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and treatment for illness or injury. Successfully placed cats into loving homes. Matched over 750 adoptable cats and kittens with responsible adopters, giving them a second chance at a safe and permanent home. Improved overall animal welfare outcomes Reduced suffering and overpopulation through proactive rescue, medical intervention, and adoption efforts. Strengthened community impact Continued to serve as a vital resource for animal rescue, education, and responsible pet ownership in the community.Expenses $257,298 · revenue $724,522
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3595537
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,935,617
- Income (IRS master file)
- $724,522
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $724,522 | $279,767 | $1,935,617 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $696,453 | $286,172 | $1,492,967 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $366,710 | $263,659 | $1,081,441 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $374,231 | $272,606 | $977,884 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Gary Larson | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-3595537).
Questions about CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC
- What is the EIN of CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC is 45-3595537.
- Is CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CAROL STEFONEK.
- Who are the officers and directors of CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,800 (Gail Adams-Ventzke, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CATS CRADLE SHELTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $724,522, expenses of $279,767 and total assets of $1,935,617 at year end.
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