Nonprofit · EIN 83-1021900
SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY
Tax-exempt · CANYON CNTRY, CA 91387
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $151,600 | $159,423 | -$7,823 | $10,603 | $94,073 | -$83,470 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $143,333 | $125,569 | $17,764 | $17,775 | $93,422 | -$75,647 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,617
- Program service revenue
- $141,983
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,071
- Other expenses
- $154,352
- Program services (functional)
- $145,654
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,775
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,603
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $94,073
- Net assets, end of year
- -$83,470
- Gross receipts
- $151,600
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALONA YORKSHIRE | CEO | 24 | $0 |
| AMANDA JAMES | CFO | 1 | $0 |
| TARYN MAY | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALONA YORKSHIRE | CEO | 40 | $0 |
| AMANDA JAMES | CFO | 1 | $0 |
| TARYN MAY | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 27803 LORJEN RD, CANYON CNTRY, CA 91387-3264
- In care of
- % ALONA YORKSHIRE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 27803 Lorjen Rd, Santa Clarita CA 91387
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Alona Yorkshire, 27803 Lorjen Rd, Santa Clarita CA 91387
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ALONA YORKSHIRE, CEO
- Phone
- (323) 607-9539
- Website
- sanctuaryaat.org
- Return prepared by
- ALLISON & GIBB LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-1021900 or by the name SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO PROVIDE A THERAPEUTIC SANCTUARY CONNECTING HUMANS, ANIMALS, AND PLANTS WITH THE GOAL OF HEALING, BUILDING COMPASSION AND RESPECT BETWEEN ALL SENTIENT BEINGS.
Program accomplishments
- OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 1) ANIMAL RESCUE - THE SANCTUARY TAKES IN UNWANTED, ABUSED, OR NEGLECTED ANIMALS AND HELPS THEM HEAL THROUGH MEDICAL AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS. WE HELP OUR ANIMALS TRUST PEOPLE AND IN RETURN THEY HEAL US. ALL OF OUR ANIMALS WILL LIVE OUT THEIR LIVES AT THE FARM KNOWING ONLY LOVE AND CARE. 2) NATURE ASSISTED THERAPY - ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY IS A THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION THAT INCORPORATES ANIMALS, SUCH AS HORSES, DOGS, CATS, PIGS, AND BIRDS, INTO THE TREATMENT PLAN. IT IS USED TO ENHANCE AND COMPLEMENT THE BENEFITS OF TRADITIONAL THERAPY. ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY CAN BE A USEFUL INTERVENTION FOR INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS. A META-ANALYSIS OF 49 STUDIES REPORTING ON ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY FOUND POSITIVE OUTCOMES AND OVERALL IMPROVED EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IN THOSE WITH AUTISM, MEDICAL CONDITIONS, OR BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. ANOTHER REVIEW OF RANDOMIZED, CONTROLLED STUDIES FOUND THAT ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY CAN BE HELPFUL FOR THOSE BATTLING ILLNESSES LIKE DEPRESSION, SCHIZOPHRENIA, OR ADDICTION. HORTICULTURAL THERAPY (ALSO KNOWN AS SOCIAL AND THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE OR STH) IS DEFINED BY THE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION (AHTA) AS THE ENGAGEMENT OF A PERSON IN GARDENING AND PLANT-BASED ACTIVITIES, FACILITATED BY A TRAINED THERAPIST, TO ACHIEVE SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT GOALS. THE VISUAL AESTHETICS OF PLANTS ARE KNOWN TO ELICIT FEELINGS OF INNER PEACE, WHICH GENERATES POSITIVE EMOTIONS TOWARD A MEANINGFUL APPRECIATION OF LIFE. DIRECT CONTACT WITH PLANTS GUIDES THE INDIVIDUAL'S FOCUS AWAY FROM STRESS ENHANCING THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. 3) LIFE AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING - THE SANCTUARY IS PRIMARILY OPERATED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH (DIS)ABILITIES FROM THE ADULT SKILLS CENTER. THIS CREATES INTEGRATED JOB SKILLS TRAINING AND PAID JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ANIMAL CARE INDUSTRY. CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS A MEANINGFUL MISSION IS ALSO AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF LIVING A PERSONALLY PRODUCTIVE LIFE. THE SANCTUARY ALSO FACILITATES JOB SKILLS TRAINING SUCH AS WOODWORKING AND PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLES THROUGH EXERCISE AND HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES. 4) TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION AND INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS IN THE AREAS OF PHILOSOPHY, COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS, AND PSYCHOLOGY. 5) THE SANCTUARY NOW SERVES ABOUT 50 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EVERY DAY. THE SERVICES HAVE EXPANDED TO ART, MUSIC AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIES. WE ALSO STARTED A GARDENING AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS PROGRAM. THE SANCTUARY TOOK IN 3 NEW ANIMALS IN THIS YEAR.Expenses $145,654
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1021900
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,603
- Income (IRS master file)
- $151,600
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $151,600 | $159,423 | $10,603 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $143,333 | $125,569 | $17,775 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Alona Yorkshire | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 83-1021900).
Questions about SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY
- What is the EIN of SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY is 83-1021900.
- Is SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY 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 SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY?
- The 990-N for 2019 names Alona Yorkshire.
- Who are the officers and directors of SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SANCTUARY ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $151,600, expenses of $159,423 and total assets of $10,603 at year end.
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