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Delmar Farm Sanctuary Inc

EIN 83-2447550 · Loxahatchee, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DELMAR FARM IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT EQUINE AND FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LIFELONG HOMES TO ALL OF ITS RESIDENTS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EMOTIONAL THERAPY THROUGH THE LOVE OF OUR ANIMALS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ALWAYS EVOLVING AND BENEFIT HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN EACH YEAR.

Income
$454,639
Spending
$369,120
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
1
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$32,502, president/executive direct

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 95% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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. $349,808 spent. DELMAR FARM IS A 501C3 NONPROFIT EQUINE AND FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LIFELONG HOMES TO ALL OF ITS RESIDENTS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EMOTIONAL THERAPY THROUGH THE LOVE OF OUR ANIMALS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ALWAYS EVOLVING AND BENEFIT HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN EACH YEAR.
  2. $670 spent. DELMAR FARM SANCTUARY INC HAS TWO MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS (1) THE DELMAR DREAMERS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS FOR CHILDREN AGES 7-12 AND (2) THE DELMAR DAUGHTERS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS FOR TEENAGE GIRLS. THE MISSION OF THESE PROGRAMS IS FOR FOSTER, ADOPTIVE AND YOUTH TO DISCOVER THE POWER OF MENTORSHIP USING EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING. CONSISTENT MENTORSHIP PROVIDES CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA OR EMOTIONAL INSECURITY WITH STABILITY, TRUST, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. WORKING WITH HORSES EACH WEEK FOSTERS A SENSE OF SECURITY AND CONNECTION. TAKING CARE OF AND BONDING WITH A HORSE GIVES THEM A MEANINGFUL ROLE, REINFORCING THEIR SELF-WORTH AND TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY. THESE EXPERIENCES CAN BE TRANSFORMATIVE, OFFERING A FOUNDATION FOR RESILIENCE AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE. THE ORGANIZATION IS ASSISTING WITH DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED, STRUCTURED, COMMUNITY MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS.
  3. $3,000 spent. DELMAR FARM SANCTUARY INC STARTED A NEW ANIMAL COMPANION PROGRAM, WHICH BRINGS COMFORT AND CONNECTION TO CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS AND SHELTERS. EACH CHILD RECEIVES A CUSTOM DOLL PAIRED WITH ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S RESCUED ANIMALS, ALONG WITH A CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION. EVEN IF THE CHILDREN CANNOT VISIT THE FARM, THEY CAN STILL EXPERIENCE THE LOVE, BOND, AND HEALING POWER OF THE ANIMALS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES THIS BECAUSE EVERY CHILD DESERVES COMFORT, CONNECTION, AND A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC.

Source: Form 990 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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