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Keller's Kats Rescue Inc
Rochester, NY · EIN 472079232 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · kellerskatsrescue.org
revenue
$196K
expenses
$190K
net assets
$146K
employees
—
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

To rescue, save and promote the adoption of animals, and to provide support and education to the community regarding animal rescue and adoption.

profile · synthesized from sources

Keller's Kats Rescue Inc is a volunteer-run, foster-based animal rescue organization serving the Rochester, NY area. The organization rescues abandoned, lost, and surrendered cats and dogs at risk of euthanasia, providing medical care, foster placement, and adoption services. It also promotes community education on animal rescue, adoption, and care for special-needs animals, including those with Cerebellar Hypoplasia.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates adoptions of cats and dogs through foster homes and the Keller's Klubhouse Adoption Center, including meet-and-greet sessions and adoption counseling
Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH) Awareness and Adoption
Educates the public about CH in cats and promotes the adoption of CH-affected animals, which are often misunderstood and at higher risk of euthanasia
Foster Network
Operates a foster-based rescue model where volunteers provide temporary homes for animals until adoption
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 5 activities
    • Adoption support and outreach services
      Conducts weekly adoption events and operates an adoption center (opened June 2020) with a cage-free environment where the public can interact with cats. Also provides adoption counseling through staff and volunteers to facilitate successful placements.
    • Animal rescue and adoption program
      Rescues, provides medical care for, and promotes the adoption of cats and kittens, with a focus on those at immediate risk of euthanasia. Operates under a no-kill policy except when medically warranted.
    • Foster care program for cats and kittens
      Operates a foster-based rescue model in which animals are housed in private residences under the care of foster caregivers, supported by a team providing medical resources and guidance throughout the foster period.
    • Public visitation and socialization space (KLUBHOUSE)
      Operates a visitation space called the KLUBHOUSE where members of the public can interact with cats through play and socialization activities to support adoption readiness.
    • Specialized care for cats with Cerebellar Hypoplasia
      Provides care and promotes adoption of cats with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, a non-progressive neurological condition affecting motor coordination, ensuring they receive appropriate support and placement in permanent homes.
  • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 2 activities
    • Medical care and rehabilitation for rescued animals
      Provides comprehensive veterinary care for rescued animals, including emergency treatment, surgery (such as enucleation), wound care, debridement, and specialized feeding. Partners with Ark Animal Hospital to deliver medical services.
    • Standardized medical protocols for adopted animals
      Ensures all adopted animals receive spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccines, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, flea treatment, and microchipping prior to adoption.
  • Animal Rescue Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Community engagement and volunteer program
      Engages volunteers to support animal rescue operations and promote humane treatment of animals. Coordinates volunteer roles in foster care, adoption counseling, and fundraising activities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$142K72%
Program service revenue$55K28%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$190K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$146K
Cash$140K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$146K
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -15.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • Ann Kurz — Marketing Director
  • Kathleen Moughan — Media and Communications Director
  • Nicole Rosato — Executive Director
  • Rita Tibbetts — Executive Director
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Ark Animal Hospital Partner — Official veterinary hospital providing medical care for all animals rescued by Keller's Kats Rescue
  • CH Cat Rescue Partner — Collaborates with or references resources from CH Cat Rescue, as indicated by image attribution and shared educational content about Cerebellar Hypoplasia.
  • Foster Homes Partner — Collaborates with foster homes to house and care for rescued animals.
  • Friends of Animals Partner — Partner organization offering low-cost spay/neuter certificates used as a resource by Keller's Kats Rescue
  • Hill’s Pet Nutrition Partner — Proud partner in the Hill's Food, Shelter, and Love Program, which provides food for shelter pets.
  • Lollypop Farm Partner — Partner organization referenced for spay/neuter assistance, behavior resources, and humane law enforcement reporting
  • PayPal Government — Platform used for processing donations
  • PayPal Partner — Platform used to process donations from supporters.
  • Rochester Community Animal Clinic Partner — Partner clinic providing affordable veterinary and spay/neuter services, listed as a resource for low-income pet owners
  • Rochester Hope for Pets Partner — Partner organization providing financial assistance for veterinary care and support for feral cats
  • local shelter Partner — Receives cats from a local shelter for rescue and medical care.
  • local shelter Partner — Receives requests from a local shelter to rescue animals at risk.
  • local shelters Partner — Works directly with local shelters to rehome friendly adoptable animals.
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.

  • Cat-Centered Socialization and Autonomy
    methodology: cat_centered_socialization
    By using a cat-centered socialization approach that respects feline autonomy and consent, the organization improves behavioral health and adoptability because animals develop trust on their own terms, reducing fear-based behaviors.
  • Foster-Based Care Model
    methodology: foster_based_care
    By housing rescue animals in foster homes rather than centralized shelters, the organization improves animal well-being, socialization, and adoptability because home environments reduce stress and promote natural behaviors.
  • No-Kill and Medical Rehabilitation Commitment
    methodology: no_kill_medical_rehab
    By committing to a no-kill policy and providing surgical treatment and medical rehabilitation for severely ill or injured cats, the organization increases survival rates and quality of life because it prioritizes long-term care over euthanasia for treatable conditions.
  • Severity-Based and Adaptive Care for Special Needs Cats
    methodology: adaptive_special_needs_care
    By tailoring care environments and support techniques to the severity of conditions like Cerebellar Hypoplasia, the organization enables full and happy lives for special needs cats because individualized accommodations improve mobility, safety, and quality of life.
  • Triage-Based Rescue Prioritization
    methodology: triage_based_rescue
    By prioritizing animals at immediate risk of euthanasia in local shelters, the organization maximizes life-saving impact because intervention is timed to prevent imminent death, particularly for critically injured or vulnerable kittens.