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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3375043

ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC

Also known as ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY

Tax-exempt · WAELDER, TX 78959

Financials

$637K$521K2023$790K$623K2024$555K$557K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$555,123$556,947-$1,824$1,217,721$486,789$730,932
December 31, 2024990$790,312$622,939$167,373$1,197,004$464,248$732,756
December 31, 2023990$637,213$520,693$116,520$1,023,405$458,022$565,383
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$551,877
of which government grants
$43,302
Membership dues
$178,704
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$226
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,020
Other revenue
$3,020

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$37,440
Other salaries and wages
$131,540
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$182,766
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,200
Occupancy
$594
Travel
$7,839
Depreciation
$21,678
Program services (functional)
$336,108
Management and general (functional)
$147,373
Fundraising (functional)
$73,466

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,197,004
Total assets, end of year
$1,217,721
Total liabilities, end of year
$486,789
Net assets, end of year
$730,932
Land, buildings and equipment
$973,516
Net assets without donor restrictions
$730,932
Gross receipts
$555,786
Employees
19
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Renee King-SonnenTreasurer & Executive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$37,440
Brett ChristoffelChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Thomas SonnenVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Ann ConradSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kip AndersenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Scott BurgettDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Renee King-SonnenTreasurer & Executive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$35,720
Brett ChristoffelChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Thomas SonnenVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Ann ConradSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kip AndersenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Renee King-SonnenChair & Executive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$35,360
Thomas SonnenVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$13,000
Ann ConradSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kip AndersenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Brett ChristoffelDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
634 FM 1296, WAELDER, TX 78959-5216
In care of
% RENEE KING-SONNEN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Renee King-Sonnen, 634 FM 1296, Waelder, TX 78959
Signed the 990
Renee King-Sonnen, Treasurer & Executive Director
Phone
(281) 684-9101
Return prepared by
Blazek & Vetterling

Mission

RGS provides sanctuary to farm animals at risk of being slaughtered and promotes an ethical vegan lifestyle. RGS educates the public about plant-based food options, FFA/4-H, factory farming practices, and the devastating environmental impact of animal agriculture.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Farm animal sanctuary that provides a safe haven and lifelong care to approximately 131 farmed animals rescued from neglect and slaughter. In 2025, Rowdy Girl Sanctuary rescued 17 farmed animals. We continue to provide knowledge and resources for other sanctuaries to succeed in their work.
    Expenses $270,512
  • Rowdy Girl Sanctuary educates the public by telling our unique story about the transformation of a former cattle ranch. Through tours, our social media network, media placement, and speaking engagements, we educate the public about the benefits of a plant-based diet, the environmental impact of animal agriculture, and how our food system works. We also have special events inviting experts in various fields of study to speak about plant-based diets, the environment, and animal ethics. Rowdy Girl Sanctuary founder Renee King-Sonnen is invited to speak around the country and in many parts of the world. The Rowdy Girl documentary continues to be screened worldwide to broaden its educational reach.
    Expenses $61,008
  • The Rancher Advocacy Program (RAP) is a global online resource and social media powerhouse dedicated to educating, motivating, and inspiring ranchers considering a shift away from animal agriculture. RAP advocates for the abolition of animal exploitation and supports the critical transition to a plant-based food system.
    Expenses $2,944
  • Families Choosing Compassion (FCC) program brings together families of children who participate in Future Farmers of America and 4-H, where farmed animals are "projects" that are ultimately slaughtered or used as breeders. Families are often devastated at the end of the school year when the beloved animal their child has raised must be given up. We are not an antagonist but rather a substitute and haven for children and families that can't remain desensitized to the "food" animal structure prevalent in our education systems. We aim to instill a deeper awareness and appreciation of farmed animals as unique individuals worthy of our love and respect.
    Expenses $1,644

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.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-3375043
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,217,721
Income (IRS master file)
$555,786

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$555,123$556,947$1,217,721IRS
990December 2024$790,312$622,939$1,197,004XML
990December 2023$637,213$520,693$1,023,405XML
990December 2022$433,908$413,633$871,012IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 47-3375043).

Questions about ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC

What is the EIN of ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC is 47-3375043.
Is ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC 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 ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC 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 ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC 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 ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Renee King-Sonnen.
Who are the officers and directors of ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $37,440 (Renee King-Sonnen, Treasurer & Executive Director).
How much revenue does ROWDY GIRL SANCTUARY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $555,123, expenses of $556,947 and total assets of $1,217,721 at year end.

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