Cats By The Tracks

Cats By The Tracks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare, specifically focusing on the rescue and care of cats and kittens. The organization operates primarily in Fresno, California.

Mission and Activities

• Mission: Cats By The Tracks aims to provide rescued cats with a second chance at a happy and healthy life, promoting adoption and fostering within the community[2][3].
• Activities: The organization relies heavily on a network of foster parents to provide temporary care for cats and kittens until permanent homes can be found[4]. They also conduct rescues from shelters and assist individuals who can no longer care for their pets[5].

Financial Overview

Cats By The Tracks generates revenue primarily through contributions. In recent years, the organization has experienced fluctuations in funding:

• Fiscal Year Ending December 2022: Contributions totaled $43,628, accounting for 100% of total revenue, with total assets valued at $462[1].
• Fiscal Year Ending December 2021: Contributions were $56,020, making up 88.9% of total revenue, with additional other revenue of $7,029; total assets were $1,458[1].
• Fiscal Year Ending December 2020: Contributions reached $139,307, comprising 100% of total revenue, with total assets at $16,024[1].

Key employees and officers, including Jack Gross (President), Nancy Tucker (Treasurer), Kathleen Healy (Secretary), and Gina Pedersen (Director), receive no compensation for their roles[1].

Governance and Recognition

Cats By The Tracks operates as an animal-related nonprofit, categorized under other services for specialty animals by the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE)[1]. The organization was recently recognized as a 501(c)(3) entity, formalizing its status as a tax-deductible charity[5].

Volunteer Opportunities

The organization actively seeks volunteers to support its mission, providing opportunities through platforms like VolunteerMatch to assist in various capacities, including fostering and helping with community events[5].