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Animals : Wildlife Conservation

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary

Rescuing farmed animals and giving them care and sanctuary

four stars

91.47

2 Rescue Road High Falls, NY 12440
tel: (845) 247-5700   Web Site
EIN: 20-1552990

Board Leadership
Ethan J. Ciment
President

CEO
Rachel McCrystal
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.47 four stars
  Financial 87.94 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 10/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary envisions a peaceful world rooted in respect and justice for all living beings. We rescue farmed animals and give them care and sanctuary, connect animals with people to advance veganism, and advocate for animal rights in alliance with other social justice movements. We welcome visitors to come and meet animals who are most commonly exploited, abused, and killed in animal agriculture. Our animal residents are given lifelong sanctuary and are treated with respect as individuals. By giving farmed animals the chance to live their lives with dignity and by sharing their stories, we advocate for veganism and aim to reduce suffering for all.

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary envisions a peaceful world rooted in respect and justice for all living beings. We rescue farmed animals and give them care and sanctuary, connect animals with people to advance veganism, and advocate for animal rights in alliance with other social justice movements. We welcome visitors to come and meet animals who are most commonly exploited, abused, and killed in animal agriculture. Our animal residents are given lifelong sanctuary and are treated with respect as individuals. By giving farmed animals the chance to live their lives with dignity and by sharing their stories, we advocate for veganism and aim to reduce suffering for all.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2019
Number of community events or trainings held and attendance
4,000
Percent of visitors converted to vegetarian or vegan lifestyles to reduce farmed animal consumption
90
Number of animals provided with long term care
400
Number of animals rescued
172
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Financial

three stars

87.94

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 10/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 77.8%
  Administrative Expenses 11.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 10.4%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.10
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.97
  Program Expenses Growth 23.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 29.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary (NY) 91.47 four stars
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (PA) 88.64 three stars
American Eagle Foundation (TN) 97.03 four stars
The Wild Animal Sanctuary (CO) 92.92 four stars
Keepers of the Wild (AZ) 87.25 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,690,552
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,690,552
   Program Service Revenue $79,849
Total Primary Revenue $2,770,401
   Other Revenue $123,594
TOTAL REVENUE $2,893,995
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,845,374
   Administrative Expenses $233,194
   Fundraising Expenses $239,723
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,318,291
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $575,704
   
Net Assets $3,923,529

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Farm Animal Care $1,845,374 100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 10/01/2020 91.47 four stars
2018-12 09/01/2020 89.76 three stars
2018-12 03/01/2020 84.08 three stars
2017-12 05/01/2019 82.49 three stars
2016-12 07/01/2018 86.20 three stars
2015-12 03/01/2018 83.32 three stars
2015-12 06/01/2017 81.40 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 20-1552990
Name in IRS Master File WOODSTOCK FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY INC
NTEE Code D20
NTEE Classification Animal Protection and Welfare
NTEE Type Animal-Related
Classification Organization to Prevent Cruelty to Animals
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date August, 2005
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2018
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$107,655 4.64% Rachel McCrystal Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary (NY) 91.47 four stars
The Elephant Sanctuary (TN) 98.47 four stars
The Wildcat Sanctuary (MN) 95.04 four stars
Our Companions Animal Rescue (CT) 99.77 four stars
Animals Asia Foundation Limited (CA) 85.34 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary
2 Rescue Road
High Falls, NY 12440
tel: (845) 247-5700
EIN: 20-1552990

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Board Leadership

Ethan J. Ciment
President

CEO

Rachel McCrystal
Executive Director

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