Nonprofit · EIN 47-4229021
LUCKY CAT RESCUE
Tax-exempt · UNION CITY, NJ 07087
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $30,641 | $31,291 | -$650 | $6,166 | $0 | $6,166 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $41,424 | $36,809 | $4,615 | $6,816 | $0 | $6,816 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $56,515 | $63,301 | -$6,786 | $2,201 | $0 | $2,201 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,641
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $31,291
- Program services (functional)
- $27,205
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,816
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,166
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,166
- Cash, savings and investments
- $6,166
- Gross receipts
- $30,641
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Garcia | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Joan Doljan | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Courtney Bearns | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Gene Lewis | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Garcia | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Joan Doljan | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Courtney Bearns | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Gene Lewis | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Garcia | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Joan Doljan | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Courtney Bearns | Director | 10 | $0 |
| Gene Lewis | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 145 38TH STREET, UNION CITY, NJ 07087-6051
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 145 38th Street, Union City NJ 07087
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Mercedes Garcia, 145 38th Street, Union City NJ 07087
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Gene Lewis, Treasurer
- Phone
- (201) 978-7296
Mission
The Lucky Cat Rescue (TLC) works to help and reduce the homeless cat and kitten populations of Hudson County NJ through owner education, TNR (trap-neuter-return) of feral cats and the rehabilitation and adoption of abandoned, surrendered, or homeless cats into safe and loving homes.
Program accomplishments
- The Lucky Cat Rescue provided food and shelter for feral "community cats" as well as food and supplies for our rescued cats that are in foster homes waiting for adoption. We average 50 cats in homes at all times.Expenses $13,892
- The Lucky Cat Rescue provided emergency medical care for cats rescued from the streets in hoarding and abuse situations. Many times this has included trips to the emergency room for life threating injuries.Expenses $7,700
- The Lucky Cat Rescue provided veterinary services for over 150 cats. Veterinary services include; spaying or neutering, FIV/FeLV testing, microchipping and a full spectrum of vaccinations. We also TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) feral cats in the area so they can live their life without reproducing.Expenses $5,613
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4229021
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,166
- Income (IRS master file)
- $30,641
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $30,641 | $31,291 | $6,166 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $41,424 | $36,809 | $6,816 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $56,515 | $63,301 | $2,201 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Mercedes Garcia | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 47-4229021).
Questions about LUCKY CAT RESCUE
- What is the EIN of LUCKY CAT RESCUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LUCKY CAT RESCUE is 47-4229021.
- Is LUCKY CAT RESCUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to LUCKY CAT RESCUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LUCKY CAT RESCUE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of LUCKY CAT RESCUE 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 LUCKY CAT RESCUE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LUCKY CAT RESCUE?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Mercedes Garcia.
- Who are the officers and directors of LUCKY CAT RESCUE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LUCKY CAT RESCUE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,641, expenses of $31,291 and total assets of $6,166 at year end.
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