Nonprofit · EIN 85-2478742
SANDBAR SANCTUARY
Tax-exempt · NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $145,920 | $183,255 | -$37,335 | $60,800 | $55,573 | $490 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $93,017 | $149,641 | -$56,624 | $70,389 | $0 | $1,555 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $145,920
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $42,718
- Occupancy
- $52,737
- Other expenses
- $87,800
- Program services (functional)
- $178,338
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $70,423
- Total assets, end of year
- $60,800
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $55,573
- Net assets, end of year
- $490
- Cash, savings and investments
- $4,654
- Land and buildings
- $21,230
- Gross receipts
- $145,920
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia Escobar | CEO | 20 | $0 |
| Kambiz Drake | CFO | 5 | $0 |
| Juan Sandoval | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia Escobar | CEO | 20 | $0 |
| Kambiz Drake | CFO | 5 | $0 |
| Juan Sandoval | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8803 SHIRLEY AVE, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324-3412
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 9003 Reseda Blvd Suite 208, Northridge CA 91324
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Cecilia Escobar, 9003 Reseda Blvd Suite 208, Northridge CA 91324
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Cecilia Escobar, CEO
- Phone
- (818) 383-2446
- Website
- www.sandbarsanctuary.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-2478742 or by the name SANDBAR SANCTUARY.
- 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
SANDBAR SANCTUARY PROVIDES EQUINE THERAPY FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, USING HORSES WHO HAVE THEMSELVES BEEN RESCUED FROM ABUSIVE OR NEGLECTFUL SITUATIONS. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP OUR CLIENTS INCREASE THEIR CONFIDENCE AND LEARN TO SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES VIA WORKING WITH EQUINES
Program accomplishments
- Equine-Assisted Therapy for Domestic Violence Survivors Service Provided: Personalized, trauma-informed sessions using rescued horses to support domestic violence survivors through ground-based equine therapy. No riding required; activitieslike grooming or leading horsesare tailored to each participants physical comfort and emotional readiness. Sessions take place in a private, secure, gated facility on four serene acres in the San Fernando Valley Persons Benefited: 34 clients directly participated in one-on-one or group sessions during the year. Key Highlights: Clients gained emotional insight by recognizing and interacting with horses that reflect their own emotional states. Many report increased confidence from safely handling a large animal and reframing their self-image For many, this sanctuary offers more than therapy - its a peaceful, low-pressure environment where they decide both pace and participation.Expenses $178,338
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
- 85-2478742
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $60,800
- Income (IRS master file)
- $145,920
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $145,920 | $183,255 | $60,800 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $93,017 | $149,641 | $70,389 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Cecilia Escobar | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Cecilia Escobar | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 85-2478742).
Questions about SANDBAR SANCTUARY
- What is the EIN of SANDBAR SANCTUARY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SANDBAR SANCTUARY is 85-2478742.
- Is SANDBAR SANCTUARY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to SANDBAR SANCTUARY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SANDBAR 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 SANDBAR SANCTUARY 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 SANDBAR SANCTUARY 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 SANDBAR SANCTUARY?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Cecilia Escobar.
- Who are the officers and directors of SANDBAR SANCTUARY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SANDBAR SANCTUARY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $145,920, expenses of $183,255 and total assets of $60,800 at year end.
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