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    Animal Place

    Animal Place

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Donations are tax-deductible

    https://animalplace.org/

    17314 McCourtney Road
    Grass Valley CA 95949

    Mail donations to:
    Post Office Box 1118
    Grass Valley CA 95945

    530-477-1757


    Grass Valley CA | IRS ruling year: 1994 | EIN: 68-0200668  

     

    Organization Mission

    Founded in 1989, Animal Place is one of the oldest and largest farmed animal sanctuaries in the country. Our main property is located on 600-acres in Grass Valley, California and is home to 400 rescued animals. Our second property is on 12-acres in Petaluma and is home to the Rescue & Adoption Center. Since 2010, more than 25,000 animals - mostly hens from egg farms - have been saved. Animal Place operates a residential internship program, with up to 7 animal care interns at a time. Our mission is simple - to extend compassion to other animals and create a kinder world.

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 95%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    95

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 85% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Independent Board Size - 6 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Financial Statements - Audit10 out of 20 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - Missing5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    No Credit
    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 1.83%25 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 88.73%25 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0325 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 5.61 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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