named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Adoption Program
Matches rescued cats with permanent adoptive families through an application and screening process; features adoptable cats at off-site locations like Koneko Cat Cafe and Petco
Foster Program
Provides temporary homes for rescued cats through a network of volunteer foster caregivers; supports fosters with supplies and guidance while cats await adoption
Magnificat Rescue Integration
Took responsibility for cats formerly under Magnificat Cat Rescue after its director passed away; now manages their microchips and future rehoming needs
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 3 activities
- Adoption support and educationProvides adopters with a 75-minute online seminar on cat care covering essential supplies, best practices, and feline health via Zoom or Skype to support successful adoptions.
- Assumption of care for cats from other rescuesTook responsibility for the ongoing care and rehoming of cats previously under the care of Magnificat Cat Rescue after its director's passing, including updating microchip records to reflect Anjellicle Cats Rescue as the responsible organization.
- Rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of homeless and abandoned catsRescues stray, homeless, and abandoned cats in New York City's five boroughs, including those at risk of euthanasia, provides medical care and rehabilitation, and places them into permanent homes. This includes coordinated rescue efforts for individual cats and entire litters pulled from euthanasia lists.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Acceptance and use of in-kind donations for rescue operationsAccepts donations of unopened wet and dry cat food, new and unused litter boxes, cat trees, scratching posts, new soft carriers, gently used hard carriers, and clean pillowcases, towels, and blankets for use in daily rescue and sheltering activities.
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Animal Adoption Services 1 activity
- Adoption fee collectionCharges an adoption fee of $150 for cats under 7 years old and $75 for cats 7 years and older to help cover veterinary and medical costs associated with rescue and care.
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Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
- Comprehensive veterinary care for rescued catsProvides routine and medical veterinary services for all rescued cats, including testing for Feline Leukemia and FIV, spaying and neutering, vaccinations (FVRCP and Rabies), deworming, and microchipping.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.10M
Contributions & grants$1.08M97%
Program service revenue$30K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$281K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$872K
Cash$872K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$868K
Liquid reserves37.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +435.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- JENNIFER WEST — DIRECTOR
- KATHRYN WILLIS — PRESIDENT
- NORA WOOD — DIRECTOR
- RISA ROSENTHAL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- 24petconnect Partner — Partners with 24petconnect to list cats and kittens for adoption.
- BISSELL Funder — Participates in the BISSELL Partners for Pets program, which supports Anjellicle Cats Rescue through fundraising initiatives.
- Chewy.com Funder — Receives donations from Chewy.com, which contributes $20 for every new customer who shops through their referral link to support Anjellicle Cats Rescue.
- Kokoro Cat Cafe Partner — Partners with Kokoro Cat Cafe in Queens to house and showcase adoptable cats as part of Anjellicle Cats Rescue's adoption program.
- Koneko Cat Cafe Partner — Partners with Koneko Cat Cafe in Manhattan to house and showcase adoptable cats as part of Anjellicle Cats Rescue's adoption program.
- LostPetUSA.net Funder — Collaborates with LostPetUSA.net through the BISSELL Partners for Pets program to raise funds for Anjellicle Cats Rescue.
- MFY Legal Services, Inc. & Community Access, Inc. Partner — Collaborated to create a tenant's guide to New York City's pet laws for keeping pets in NYC apartments.
- Magnificat Cat Rescue Partner — Assumed responsibility for the ongoing care and rehoming of cats previously cared for by Magnificat Cat Rescue after the organization's director passed away.
- PetTango Partner — Uses PetTango to power the virtual “cat room” on its website for showcasing adoptable cats.
- Petco Partner — Hosted Anjellicle Cats' adoption outreach at the 86th Street Petco location.
- Petco Love Network — Participates in a national partnership with Petco Love to help find loving homes for pets.
- Petco UES Partner — Partners with Petco Upper East Side to house and showcase adoptable cats as part of Anjellicle Cats Rescue's adoption program.
- Skype Partner — Uses Skype for online cat care seminars and virtual home visits.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom to deliver online cat care seminars.
- Zumper Partner — Platform for finding pet-friendly housing, promoted in partnership with Anjellicle Cats to support pet owners in securing housing.
- foster@anjelliclecats.com Partner — Primary contact for coordinating foster and rescue requests
- iGive.com Partner — Online shopping platform through which supporters can designate Anjellicle Cats as their beneficiary nonprofit.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Companion-Based Adoption for Social Well-Beingmethodology: companion-based adoptionBy adopting kittens in pairs or placing them into homes with existing cats, we promote feline socialization and emotional health, because companionship reduces stress and behavioral issues, leading to more successful, lasting adoptions.
- Foster-Based Rescue Modelmethodology: foster-based rescue modelBy placing rescued cats in volunteer foster homes, we provide medical care and socialization in a safe, home-like environment to improve their well-being and readiness for permanent adoption, because individualized care in a nurturing setting produces better behavioral and health outcomes than shelter housing.
- No-Kill Advocacy Through Educationmethodology: no-kill advocacy through educationBy promoting awareness, education, and compassion, we address companion animal overpopulation without resorting to euthanasia, because systemic change in public behavior and policy is more effective and ethical than killing surplus animals.
- Placement-Guarantee-Before-Rescuemethodology: placement-guarantee-before-rescueBy securing a confirmed foster home or adopter before rescuing a cat from a euthanasia list, we ensure every rescued cat has a safe destination, because pulling animals without placement increases risk and undermines sustainable rescue operations.
- Reclamation Project Rehabilitationmethodology: reclamation_project_rehabilitationBy intentionally rescuing and rehabilitating cats with severe medical, behavioral, or geriatric challenges, we prove they can thrive in loving homes, because dedicated care and patience enable successful outcomes for animals otherwise deemed unadoptable.