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OASIS SANCTUARY FOUNDATION LTD

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860885646 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D320 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · the-oasis.org
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$1.2M
net assets
$4.0M
employees
24
volunteers
43
program ratio
79%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

THE OASIS SANCTUARY IS A RESCUE AND RETIREMENT FACILITY FOR EXOTIC BIRDS. THE SANCTUARY OFFERS BIRDS A STABLE, LOVING HOME FOR THE DURATION OF THE BIRDS NATURAL LIFE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Oasis Sanctuary is an avian welfare organization established in 1997, providing permanent sanctuary, care, and rehabilitation for companion parrots and other exotic birds that are otherwise unplaceable. It focuses on birds with special needs, offering a lifetime of care in naturalistic habitats in Cascabel, Arizona.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Bird Relinquishment
Process for individuals to inquire about relinquishing their birds to the sanctuary for long-term care.
Habitat Development
Develops and builds naturalistic habitats (free-flights) for the birds residing at The Oasis Sanctuary.
Permanent Sanctuary and Care
Provides permanent care, shelter, and rehabilitation for companion parrots and other exotic birds, ensuring a lifetime of care, healthy diet, medical attention, and opportunities for flight and flock socialization.
Public Education
Educates the public about Psittacines, their proper care in captivity, and their place in the wild.
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers to assist with daily bird care, construction, maintenance, landscaping, and building bird toys, offering guest rooms for overnight stays.
activities · 4

what they do

direct service · 3
  • Developing and maintaining naturalistic bird habitats
    The organization develops and builds naturalistic habitats, specifically "free-flights" and aviaries, for the resident birds, and conducts ongoing projects for the construction and maintenance of buildings, landscaping, and groundskeeping to enrich the birds' lives.
  • Educating the public on Psittacine care Exotic Bird Rescue and Adoption
    OASIS SANCTUARY FOUNDATION LTD educates the public about Psittacines, covering their proper care in captivity and their role in the wild.
  • Providing permanent sanctuary for exotic birds Exotic Bird Rescue and Adoption
    OASIS SANCTUARY FOUNDATION LTD offers permanent care, shelter, and rehabilitation for approximately 400 exotic birds, including parrots, cockatoos, macaws, Psittacine birds, Passerines, Columbiformes, and other captive avian species, especially those that are unplaceable, abused, or neglected, and do not have fatal, contagious diseases.
capacity building · 1
  • Volunteer engagement and accommodation
    The organization organizes an annual volunteer day for sanctuary maintenance and mission-related tasks, and provides accommodations for volunteers during overnight or extended stays, including private bedrooms, bathrooms, shared living space, a full kitchen, and Wi-Fi.
strategies · 5

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Avian Welfare Collaboration collaboration unique to this org
    The organization collaborates with other avian and animal welfare organizations to ensure captive parrots find safe homes and to protect wild populations from commercial exploitation.
  • Experiential Volunteer Engagement experiential_volunteer_engagement unique to this org
    The organization engages volunteers in hands-on bird care and sanctuary operations through an immersive, experiential model that integrates education, animal care, and community building, while also leveraging volunteer labor to support daily operations and provide staff respite.
  • Lifetime Sanctuary Care sanctuary_model unique to this org
    The organization operates as a true sanctuary, providing lifetime care and compassion for birds without engaging in breeding, adoption, selling, or trading, ensuring a permanent safe haven for otherwise homeless or endangered parrots.
  • Long-Term Animal Care Planning long-term animal care planning unique to this org
    The organization provides estate planning resources to individuals to facilitate long-term care arrangements for birds, ensuring their well-being beyond the owner's lifetime.
  • One-to-One Bird Sponsorship one-to-one sponsorship model unique to this org
    The organization utilizes an exclusive one-to-one bird sponsorship model to secure financial support for animal care and foster deeper engagement and connection with donors.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.70M
Contributions & grants$1.64M96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$55K3%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$1.16M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$498K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.03M
Cash$1.84M
Investments$523K
Liabilities$21K
Net assets$4.01M
Liquid reserves24.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +22.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JANET TRUMBULE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION 40 $40K
JOSEPH W DYSON JR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $40K
board members · 7
  • AMBER LYNN PUCKETT — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF DUNN — DIRECTOR
  • JULIE YEAGER — DIRECTOR
  • NEAL RUDIKOFF — TREASURER
  • NOELLE FONTAINE — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICIA RUDIKOFF — SECRETARY
  • TODD DRIGGERS — PRESIDENT
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Arizona Daily Star Partner — Featured in an article titled "Flocking together."
  • Arizona Highways Partner — Featured in an article titled "400-bird sanctuary is feather in rescuer’s cap."
  • Arizona Public Media Partner — Featured in an article about the sanctuary providing homes for abused and neglected birds.
  • Encyclopedica Britannica Partner — Featured in an article on their Advocacy for Animals blog.
  • Fountain Hills Times Partner — Featured in an article about PetWalk 2009.
  • KOLD TV Partner — Featured in a news segment in Tucson.
  • Lori Bell Partner — Primary contact for volunteer coordination
  • Philadelphia Inquirer Partner — Featured in an article titled "Exotic birds are not pets, really."
  • Phoenix Channel 3 news Partner — Featured in a news segment about Scottsdale animal lovers helping rescue exotic birds.
  • The New York Times Partner — Featured in an article titled "A Retirement Villa in the Desert For the Chattering Class of Birds."
  • The Oasis Staff Partner — Volunteers work alongside The Oasis staff to support daily bird care and facility projects.
  • The San Diego Union-Tribune Partner — Featured in an article about Gulliver's travels.