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THE MARY C SCHANZ FOUNDATION

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860999483 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.ironwoodpigs.org
revenue
$3.4M
expenses
$2.6M
net assets
$2.8M
employees
85
volunteers
25
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

THE IRONWOOD PIG SANCTUARY IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING THE SUFFERING OFPOT-BELLIED PIGS BY PROMOTING SPAYING AND NEUTERING, ASSISTING OWNERSAND OTHER SANCTUARIES, AND PROVIDING A PERMANENT HOME IN A SAFE,NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE THAT ARE ABANDONED, ABUSED, NEGLECTEDOR UNWANTED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Ironwood Pig Sanctuary provides a permanent home for pot-bellied pigs that have been abandoned, abused, neglected, or unwanted. Located in Marana, Arizona, the sanctuary rescues pigs from various situations, including animal abuse cases, strays, and owners who can no longer care for them. They also facilitate adoptions for some of their residents.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Pig Adoption Program
Screens prospective adopters, provides educational tours and home visits, and facilitates the adoption of spayed/neutered pigs to new families.
Pig Sanctuary
Provides a permanent home for pot-bellied pigs in a herd setting with various fields and groupings to fit individual needs, including shade ramadas, wading pools, wallows, and automatic waters.
Saturday Tours
Guided walking tours of the sanctuary for visitors to learn about the pigs and facilities.
Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers to assist with daily chores, cleaning, repairs, and socializing pigs at the sanctuary.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Pig Rescue and Sanctuary Services 4 activities
    • Pig Rescue and Sanctuary
      Rescues pot-bellied pigs found wandering, in community shelters, or those abused or abandoned by owners, and provides a permanent home for them. The sanctuary has rescued over 1,600 pigs and absorbed over 300 pigs from failed sanctuaries, currently caring for over 680 pigs across more than 30 fields and yards.
    • Pig Rescue and Sanctuary
      Rescues pot-bellied pigs found wandering, in community shelters, or those abused or abandoned by owners, and provides a permanent home for them. The sanctuary has rescued over 1,600 pigs and absorbed over 300 pigs from failed sanctuaries, currently caring for over 680 pigs across more than 30 fields and yards.
    • Pig Sanctuary and Care
      The organization operates a sanctuary providing a home and care for rescued pigs. Since its founding, it has rescued over 1,900 pigs, including absorbing over 300 from failed sanctuaries in Arizona, and currently cares for over 680 pigs. The sanctuary maintains over 30 fields and yards, equipped with shade, pools, wallows, and automatic watering systems.
    • Pig rescue and sanctuary operations
      Rescues pot-bellied pigs from abandonment, abuse, or shelter situations and provides permanent sanctuary to over 680 pigs. The organization has rescued over 1,600 pigs and absorbed more than 300 from failed sanctuaries in Arizona, offering them lifelong care.
  • Specialized Animal Care & Enrichment 3 activities
    • Owner Advisory Services
      Provides advice to pig owners on various aspects of pig care, including veterinary care, illnesses, behavioral issues, feeding, joint supplements, introducing new pigs, fencing, and overheating prevention.
    • Owner Advisory Services
      Provides advice to pig owners on various aspects of pig care, including veterinary care, illnesses, behavioral issues, feeding, joint supplements, introducing new pigs, fencing, and overheating prevention.
    • Support and advice for pig owners
      Provides guidance to pig owners on a range of care topics including veterinary needs, illness management, behavior, nutrition, joint supplements, introductions of new pigs, fencing, and heat stress prevention.
  • Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Sanctuary Services 3 activities
    • Pig Boarding Services
      Offers short-term and long-term boarding services for pigs.
    • Pig Boarding Services
      Offers short-term and long-term boarding services for pigs.
    • Pig boarding services
      Offers short- and long-term boarding services for pigs, providing a safe and managed environment for animals whose owners are temporarily or permanently unable to care for them.
  • Animal Sanctuary Facility & Daily Care Operations 1 activity
    • On-site pig care and habitat management
      Manages daily care for over 680 pigs, including cleaning, feeding, watering, repairs, and socialization. Maintains more than 30 fields and yards equipped with shade structures, wading pools, wallows, and automatic watering systems to support pig health and comfort.
  • Animal Rescue & Shelter Volunteer Support 1 activity
    • Volunteer Program
      Engages volunteers to assist with daily tasks at the sanctuary, such as cleaning, chores, watering, repairs, and socializing pigs.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Volunteer Engagement
      The organization engages volunteers to assist with various tasks at the sanctuary, including cleaning, daily chores, watering, repairs, and socializing pigs.
    • Volunteer Program
      Engages volunteers to assist with tasks such as cleaning, daily chores, watering, repairs, and socializing pigs at the sanctuary.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$3.37M
Contributions & grants$3.35M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20K1%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$2.56M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$1.10M
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.90M
Cash$2.54M
Investments$84K
Liabilities$86K
Net assets$2.81M
Liquid reserves12.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +31.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • BEN WATKINS — EXEC DIRECTOR & SECRETARY
  • GARY HARALDSON — DIRECTOR
  • MARY C SCHANZ — FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
  • PEGGY ROTH — DIRECTOR