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Animal-Related (D20) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

TRUE RESCUE

EIN: 84-5161581 · MOUNT JULIET, TN 37122-2520 · United States · FY 2023 Data
2 out of 5 36 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 49/100
Reliability (20%) 45/100
Effectiveness (25%) 48/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2023 · Scored 9/13/2026
TRUE RESCUE logo
23
CharityAI™ Score
out of 100
Mission Statement

True Rescue provides lifesaving rescue, medical care, rehabilitation, and permanent placement for vulnerable cats and kittens. We are committed to reducing homelessness, preventing suffering, and creating a future where every cat is valued, protected, and given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving “cage-free” shelter environment, until placement into permanent, loving homes can be facilitated. We strive to be a leading force for feline welfare, and a voice for cats in need everywhere.

Financial Overview — FY 2023
$647K
Total Revenue
$638K
Total Expenses
$244K
Net Assets
0
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 15.4%
Fundraising Efficiency 34.0%
Operating Reserve 4.59x
Liability-to-Asset 26.8%
Revenue Diversification 76.5%
Executive Compensation $41K
Compared with Peers
FY 2023
Compared with 6,188 similar organizations (United States, Animal-Related, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2023.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
15.4% 91.9%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
83.9% 6.3%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
0.7% 0.0%
P10P90
Below median
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income · lower is better
34.0% 5.3%
P10P90
Below median
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
4.6 mo 9.6 mo
P10P90
Below median
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
26.8% 0.5%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
76.5% 89.2%
P10P90
Above median
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
38.5% 6.5%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
52.7% 10.1%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
1.4% 1.6%
P10P90
CharityAI™ Evaluation — 2025
23 / 100
0
Financial
69
Reliability
28
Effectiveness
10
Impact
Financial Strength (30%) 0
Reliability & Transparency (20%) 69
Program Effectiveness (25%) 28
Impact & Outcomes (25%) 10

0 programs

IRS Verified Form 990 on File 80% Data Complete
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2023 $647K $638K $244K 15.4% 0
2022 $467K $418K $235K 0.3% 0
2021 $705K $249K N/A — 0
2020 $101K $61K N/A — 1
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Organization Details
EIN
84-5161581
State
TN
City
MOUNT JULIET
ZIP
37122-2520
Classification
D20
Category
Animal-Related
Rating
2★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2020
Foundation Code
16
Form 990
On File
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