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Abbe Freeland Animal Sanctuary Inc

EIN 16-1304931 · Angelica, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife. We respond to the need of injured and orphaned wildlife 24hr/day, 365days/yr. We accept most wildlife with beavers and Porcupines rehab being our specialty. We are one of the only Beaver rehab centers in NY State. Most Native mammals and most birds are accepted at our facility. We serve 200 to 250 people per year.

Income
$100,247
Spending
$97,985
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $48,013 spent. Rehabilitation: We respond to the need of injured and orphaned wildlife 24hr/day/, 365 days/year. We accept most wildlife with Beavers and Porcupine rehab being our specialty. We are one of the only Beaver rehab centers in NY State. Most native NY mammals and most birds are accepted at our facility. We serve 200 to 250 people per year.
  2. $8,818 spent. Education: Our objective is to enlighten the public and foster appreciation for our native wildlife in the State. We educate through site tours in which the public interacts with the facilities non-releasable wild ones. We share our knowledge with Zoo's, wildlife centers, Fish & Game Departments and other Rehaber's. We serve 80 to 100 people/year.
  3. $41,154 spent. Animal Sanctuary: Wild, domestic, and farm animals all benefit from the sanctuary. With animal shelters overflowing, abandoned and abused dogs, cats and farm animals find necessary sanctuary here at AFAS. We serve approximately 100 people/year

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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