SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

CO LYNDA SUGASA, IMLAY, NV 89418-0000

In care of

% LYNDA M SUGASA

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

LYNDA M SUGASA, PO BOX 184, IMLAY, NV 894180184

Signed the 990

LYNDA M SUGASA, PRESIDENT

Phone

(775) 538-7093

Website

WWW.SAFEHAVENWILDLIFE.COM

Return prepared by

BELANGER NELSON & COMPANY LTD

Mission

1) TO PROVIDE A NON-PROFIT RESCUE/REHABILITATION CENTER FOR INJURED/ORPHANED INDIGENOUS WILDLIFE FOR RELEASE BACK INTO THE WILD. 2) TO PROVIDE A NON-PROFIT PERMANENT CENTER FOR NON-RELEASABLE AND EXOTIC ANIMALS. 3) TO ESTABLISH A NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM UTILIZING THE ANIMALS, THE CENTER, AND THE LOCAL AREA SCHOOLS.

Program accomplishments

• THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESCUE AND REHABILITATION FOR INJURED AND ORPHANED NATIVE WILDLIFE FOR REINTRODUCTION AND LIFELONG CARE TO NON-RELEASABLE BIG CATS, BEARS AND SMALL WILD FELIDS. THE MAJORITY OF OUR RESCUES WERE PREVIOUSLY OWNED PETS, USED IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, OR SURRENDERED OR SEIZED FROM ROADSIDE ZOOS AND OTHER SUBSTANDARD FACILITIES. SAFE HAVEN HAS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING LIFELONG CARE TO 46 ANIMALS INCLUDING SEVERAL BIG CATS FROM AN INTERNATIONAL SEIZURE. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO PROVIDING LIFELONG CARE TO BIG CATS "RETIRED" FROM ACCREDITED ZOOS, THAT PREVIOUSLY WERE USED IN SSP BREEDING PROGRAMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING GENETIC DIVERSITY TO HELP INCREASE WILD POPULATIONS FOR CONSERVATION PUPOSES.
  Expenses $701,345
• OUR ONSITE AND OFFSITE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT OF OUR MISSION. OUR PRESENTATIONS PLACE EMPHASIS ON THE EXOTIC PET TRADE AND WHY WILD ANIMALS ARE NOT APPROPRIATE AS PETS AND THEIR IMPACT ON WILD POPULATIONS. OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES GRADUATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SKILLS AND SUPPORT OUR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND TOURS. GRANT FUNDING AND A FALL/WINTER MATCHING CAMPAIGN SUPPORTED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 40' X 100' TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED BUILDING TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR THE ANIMALS IN THE EVENT OF CLIMATE-RELATED EMERGENCIES INCLUDING EXCESSIVE HEAT AND WILDFIRE SMOKE. THE PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN 2023.
  Expenses $278,819

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

02-0785597

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2006

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Animal-related (D20)

Assets (IRS master file)

$1,245,019

Income (IRS master file)

$655,416

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0785597).

Questions about SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

What is the EIN of SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY?

The employer identification number (EIN) of SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY is 02-0785597.

Is SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.

Are donations to SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LYNDA M SUGASA.

Who are the officers and directors of SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,806 (LYNDA M SUGASA, PRESIDENT).

How much revenue does SAFE HAVEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $646,010, expenses of $1,040,050 and total assets of $1,245,019 at year end.

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