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AIMEES FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY

SANTAN VALLEY, AZ · EIN 472108202 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · aimeesfarmanimalsanctuary.org
revenue
$238K
expenses
$248K
net assets
$4K
employees
0
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home and spread awareness of farm animals in need while providing a healing environment for differently-abled humans; to speak for those without a voice.

profile · synthesized from sources

AIMEES FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY is a nonprofit sanctuary in Arizona that rescues and provides lifelong care for farm animals with disabilities or special needs. The organization offers therapeutic animal interactions, including cow-hugging sessions, for visitors seeking emotional healing. It relies on public donations, sponsorships, and revenue from private tours and gift certificates to support animal care, veterinary needs, and facility maintenance.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Animal Sponsorship Program
Monthly donation program where supporters sponsor specific animals such as Oliver the pig, Jenny the donkey, or Scooter the goat, funding their care and medical needs
Animal Therapy Sessions
One-on-one or group sessions featuring therapeutic interactions with animals, including cow-hugging, aimed at building confidence and emotional well-being
Private 1-Hour Tour
Guided tour experience led by Aimee Takaha, allowing visitors to interact with rescued farm animals; available for purchase as a gift certificate
Volunteer Program
Opportunities for individuals 14 and older, and groups, to assist with sanctuary operations; minors under 14 must be supervised
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Animal-Assisted Therapy & Literacy Programs 4 activities
    • Animal-Assisted Therapy and Human-Animal Engagement
      Offers therapeutic and inspirational interactions between sanctuary animals and humans, including cow hugging sessions, animal therapy sessions for individuals and groups, and targeted engagement for people with disabilities.
    • Animal-Assisted Therapy and Human-Animal Engagement
      Facilitates therapeutic and inspirational interactions between sanctuary animals and humans, including cow hugging sessions and animal therapy for individuals and groups, particularly benefiting people with disabilities.
    • Animal-Assisted Therapy and Human-Animal Engagement Programs
      Offers therapeutic and inspirational interactions between sanctuary animals and humans, including cow hugging sessions, animal therapy sessions for individuals and groups, and targeted engagement for people with disabilities.
    • Animal-assisted therapy and human-animal engagement
      Offers therapeutic and inspirational interactions between sanctuary animals and humans, including cow hugging sessions, animal therapy sessions for individuals and groups, and targeted engagement for people with disabilities.
  • Animal-Focused Public & Private Events 4 activities
    • Hosting Special Events
      Hosts on-site special events such as birthday parties and school field trips to engage the community and provide educational experiences about farm animals.
    • Special Events Hosting
      Hosts special events such as birthday parties and field trips at the sanctuary to engage the community and provide unique animal interaction experiences.
    • Special Events Hosting
      Hosts special events at the sanctuary, including birthday parties and field trips, as part of its public engagement offerings.
    • Special events hosting
      Organizes and hosts special events such as birthday parties and group field trips at the sanctuary.
  • Neurological & Mobility Disability Rehabilitation 4 activities
    • Long-term Care for Animals with Permanent Disabilities
      Provides ongoing care for animals with permanent disabilities, including those born with paralysis, using assistive devices such as wheelchairs to maintain mobility and quality of life.
    • Long-term Care for Disabled and Special-Needs Animals
      Provides ongoing care for animals with permanent disabilities, including those born with paralysis, and equips mobility-impaired animals with assistive devices such as wheelchairs to maintain quality of life.
    • Long-term Sanctuary and Supportive Care for Disabled Animals
      Provides lifelong sanctuary and specialized care for farm animals with permanent disabilities, including paralysis and mobility impairments, using assistive devices such as wheelchairs to ensure quality of life.
    • Long-term care for animals with permanent disabilities
      Provides ongoing care and quality-of-life support for animals with permanent disabilities, including those born with paralysis, through assistive devices such as wheelchairs and specialized medical management.
  • Guided Wildlife Observation Tours 4 activities
    • Public Tours and Educational Visits
      Hosts 1-hour private tours led by Aimee, farm visits, tractor rides, and educational field trips to allow visitors to interact with animals and learn about the sanctuary.
    • Public Tours and Educational Visits
      Offers 1-hour private tours hosted by Aimee and general farm visits that include tractor rides and opportunities to interact with animals, serving as both public engagement and educational outreach.
    • Public Tours and Educational Visits
      Hosts 1-hour private tours led by Aimee, farm visits, tractor rides, and educational field trips to allow visitors to interact with rescued animals and learn about the sanctuary’s work.
    • Public tours and educational visits
      Hosts 1-hour private tours led by Aimee, farm visits, tractor rides, and educational field trips to allow visitors to interact with animals and learn about the sanctuary.
  • Youth Program Volunteer Engagement 4 activities
    • Volunteer Program Management
      Operates a volunteer program with age requirements (minimum 14 years), supervision policies for minors, and safety restrictions such as prohibiting those under 18 from using power tools.
    • Volunteer Program Management
      Operates a volunteer program with age requirements (minimum age 14) and safety protocols, including supervision for minors and prohibition of power tool use by volunteers under 18.
    • Volunteer Program Management
      Operates a volunteer program with age requirements (minimum 14 years old), supervision rules for minors, and safety restrictions such as prohibiting those under 18 from using power tools.
    • Volunteer program management
      Operates a volunteer program with age requirements (minimum 14 years old), supervision rules for minors, and safety restrictions such as prohibiting those under 18 from using power tools.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Rescue and Medical Rehabilitation of Farm Animals
      Rescues farm animals from kill pens and other high-risk situations, providing comprehensive medical treatment including veterinary ophthalmology, chiropractic care, acupuncture, oxygen therapy, medications, and nutritional support to treat conditions such as spinal injuries, lung infections, scoliosis, and blindness.
    • Rescue and Medical Rehabilitation of Farm Animals
      Rescues farm animals from kill pens and other high-risk situations and provides comprehensive medical treatment, including veterinary ophthalmology, chiropractic care, oxygen therapy, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and dietary management, for conditions such as spinal injuries, lung infections, scoliosis, heart enlargement, and visual impairments.
    • Rescue and Medical Rehabilitation of Farm Animals
      Rescues farm animals from kill pens and other distress situations, providing comprehensive medical treatment including veterinary ophthalmology, chiropractic care, acupuncture, oxygen therapy, medications, and nutritional support to treat conditions such as spinal injuries, lung infections, scoliosis, and heart disease.
    • Rescue and medical rehabilitation of farm animals
      Rescues farm animals from kill pens and other high-risk situations, providing comprehensive veterinary care including acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, oxygen therapy, medications, and nutritional support to treat conditions such as spinal injuries, lung infections, scoliosis, and vision impairments.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$238K
Contributions & grants$238K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$248K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$4K
Cash$4K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$4K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +109.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 2
  • AIMEE TAKAHA — President
  • KAREN FECCIA — Treasurer
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Used to promote Giving Tuesday campaign and share animal stories.
  • Facebook Partner — Utilizes Facebook for fundraising campaigns such as #GivingTuesday.