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Nonprofit · EIN 83-4145075

CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER

Tax-exempt · LA JOLLA, CA 92037

Financials

$513K$494K2023$494K$490K2024$451K$438K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$450,974$438,210$12,764$40,195$0$40,195
December 31, 2024990$493,501$489,521$3,980$27,431$0$27,431
December 31, 2023990$512,633$494,226$18,407$23,451$0$23,451
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$139,465
Program service revenue
$294,513
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$9,438
Other revenue
$16,996

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$169,277
Other salaries and wages
$38,556
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$225,225
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$114,834
Travel
$16,900
Program services (functional)
$438,210

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$27,431
Total assets, end of year
$40,195
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$40,195
Gross receipts
$450,974
Employees
11
Volunteers
65
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Renee ShamlooExecutive Director - Intake Manager
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$67,292
Carlye ChandlerShelter Manager
Key employee
32$56,334
Tina KingseppIntake Coordinator - Guest Services Rep
Key employee
32$22,715
Matthew KazdenKennel Technician
Key employee
6$9,962
Nicole AhleringAdoption Counselor
Key employee
36$8,345
Abigail GuzmanKennel Technician
Key employee
6$3,212
Michelle CarollGuest Services Rep - Kennel Technician
Key employee
20$1,417
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Renee ShamlooExecutive Director - Intake Manager
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
60$105,700
Audrey RuzickaAdoption Counselor
Key employee
28$25,289
Cassidy BreningVolunteer Coordinator
Key employee
32$24,000
Carlye ChandlerShelter Manager
Key employee
32$13,226
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Renee ShamlooExeuctive Director
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
70$113,807
Leah ApplebeeAdoption Supervisor
Key employee
28$43,276
Nicole ObneyShelter Manager
Key employee
28$24,056
Casidy BeningVolunteer Coordinator
Key employee
20$16,994
Morgan MedinaAdoption Counselor
Key employee
8$10,277
Divya RaghaniAdoption Counselor
Former
20$8,635
Sydney WattsAdoption Counselor
Key employee
28$4,971
Daniel MedinaVolunteer Coordinator
Key employee
15$3,635
Sharyn WillcutsVolunteer Coordinator
Former
15$3,150
Morgan FunderburkBusiness Manager
Former
15$2,385
Rachel BasmasyianBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Liem TranBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Victoria ChinseeBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1006 TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA 92037-4416
In care of
% RENEE SHAMLOO
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Renee Shamloo, 1006 Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA 92037
Signed the 990
Renee Shamloo, Executive Director
Phone
(858) 886-7083

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-4145075 or by the name CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

We rescue cats inline for euthanasia at high-kill shelters and provide them with a safe-haven where the public can engage in socialization rehabilitation and adoption.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Coordinating the rescue of cats at high-kill shelters and the streets of Southern California monitoring who is at most risk as well as partnering with other non-profit organizations. Upon transfer into the organization we provide full veterinary care to ensure they are spayed neutered vaccinated microchipped dewormed and flea treated when entering the facility. Daily posting and updating of websites to find qualified homes for the rescue cats. Providing a safe haven where the pubic can contribute to the cats socialization and rehabilitation until the cats get adopted. Follow up on adoptions to ensure it is the right fit for both the cat and the adopter.
    Expenses $208,485 · revenue $152,525
  • Expansion of shelter facility to provide a dedicated space of kittens. 5 rooms allow 5 separate litters of kittens whether rescued from shelters found as strays or transferred from another organization to adequately access and interact with rather than integrating them into the large lounge area. Provide full veterinary care to ensure they are spayed neutered vaccinated microchipped dewormed and flea treated when entering the facility. Public education regarding kitten care and proper handling is also highlighted.
    Expenses $208,485 · revenue $152,525
  • Created a low-cost vaccine clinic for the public that allows members of the community to have access to veterinary care for their personal cats to ensure the health of cats outside of the shelter facility. Extending care to the community aids in spreading awareness and education to further the rescue mission.
    Expenses $21,240 · revenue $6,460

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-4145075
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$40,195
Income (IRS master file)
$450,974

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$450,974$438,210$40,195XML
990December 2024$493,501$489,521$27,431XML
990December 2023$512,633$494,226$23,451XML
990December 2022$566,486$562,097$5,044IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

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 83-4145075).

Questions about CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER

What is the EIN of CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER is 83-4145075.
Is CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER 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 CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER 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 CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER 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 CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Renee Shamloo.
Who are the officers and directors of CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,292 (Renee Shamloo, Executive Director - Intake Manager).
How much revenue does CAT LOUNGE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $450,974, expenses of $438,210 and total assets of $40,195 at year end.

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