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COMMUNITY CATS COALITION

Saving them all, one colony at a time!

Berlin, MD   |  www.communitycatscoalition.com

Mission

Devoted to the rescue, care and adoption of stray, feral and abandoned cats. Servicing the lower Eastern Shore, Delaware and parts of Virginia.

Ruling year info

2014

Director

Mrs. Susan C. Coleman

Main address

P.O. Box 1761

Berlin, MD 21811 USA

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EIN

46-0784143

NTEE code info

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

Rural (S32)

Agricultural Programs (K20)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Due to the cost of high cost of spay/neuter here on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, makes it impossible for the many low/fixed income residents of this county to be able to afford having their pet cats fixed, not to mention the stray cats they are caring for. We offer programs that effectively help those in need. By being able to offer these residents low or even free spay/neuter drastically reduces the overpopulation of cats & encourages those owners to keep their cats as spay/neutering eliminates many behavioral problems. Offering our trap/neuter/return program effectively reduces more cats/kittens from entering our already overcrowded shelter system, thus freeing up space for those cats that are being surrendered. (We must keep our ferals out of the shelter system) Spay/neutering of all stray/feral cats greatly reduces their roaming for mates, aggression, fighting over food & territory. Fixing these cats reduces their hormonal behavior & allows them to live a healthy life.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Wait til 8....

Caring for neonates and kittens. Providing life saving care for the littlest kittens. Educating residents who call concerning newborns & orphans. We provide education, KMR, heating pads, crates, worming med's, distemper when old enough, nursing kits. By having the resident who calls keep & care for the kittens til they reach 8 weeks of age, frees up space for other calls we receive for sick and injured cats.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Seniors

Providing a venue for all adoptable healthy cats. People who call us regarding finding new homes for either their own pet cats or those they are caring for. Each cat must undergo a vigorous protocol before being placed at our venue. Fully vetted, combo tested, first & second distempers, wormed, and spayed/neutered.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Offering TNR for all who are caring for stray, feral and abandoned cats. We offer trapping/transporting/recovery/return for the low cost of $35.00.

Population(s) Served
Adults

For those cats who need hospice care. We provide a loving, warm and safe environment for those cats who are nearing the end of their lives.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Seniors

We offer low cost spay/neuter services. We will trap, transport, fix, vaccinate and return your cat(s) to you. Your cat will receive a rabies shot, distemper, nail trim, ears cleaned/ ear mite treatment, worming & pain medication. If your cat(s) is feral they will have their left ear tipped. This is done while they are still in surgery & does not hurt them. It is the universal symbol that the cat is fixed and vaccinated.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Seniors

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of released animals

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Trap/Neuter/Return Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of animals with freedom from fear and distress

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Trap/Neuter/Return Program

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of animals rehabilitated

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Adoption Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of animals monitored post release

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Trap/Neuter/Return Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of animal clinics/shelters improved as a direct result of the nonprofit's efforts

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adults

Related Program

Wait til 8....

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of animals rescued

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Trap/Neuter/Return Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of animal adoptions

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Adoption Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of captive animals released

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Trap/Neuter/Return Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of animals with freedom from hunger and thirst

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Trap/Neuter/Return Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Saving colonies of cats that would otherwise be reproducing out of control. Educating the public to early spay/neuter of their pet cats. Working with local vets to ask them to spread the word about our program when people just can't afford the high vet cost of fixing their pet cat. Increase financial and human resources for TNR. Increase access to spay/neuter for low income cat owners. Ensure all community cats have regular food, water, shelter and medical care. Explore other opportunities to increase cat-friendly housing. Help cat owners make informed decisions before surrendering or abandoning their cats.

More public awareness via social media/newspapers/media. Going into schools, educating children, teachers. Presentations to Home Owners Associations, Women's Groups, Realtor Groups, vendors and merchants.

We need a high volume low cost spay/neuter clinic here on the Eastern Shore. As it is, we are currently driving 3 hours to Philadelphia to use Forgotten Cats clinic. We are seeking funding to obtain property to build our own clinic. This will allow us to help more cats.

Reaching out to others to get more volunteers. Volunteers are needed as our volunteer team is small and limited to the hands on caring and trapping of our cats.

As our calls continue to come in for help for cats, this is our first priority. We are caring for over 350 cats as well as running our programs, writing grants, answering the phones, putting out fires. We have fixed over 5000 cats but our resources are running low.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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COMMUNITY CATS COALITION

Board of directors
as of 05/04/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Dr. Karlene Morrison

Community Cats Coaliton

Term: 2009 -

Karlene Morrison

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 5/4/2023
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Leadership

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Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 05/04/2023

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.