Hogs & Kisses Farm Sanctuary Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Hogs and Kisses is an animal sanctuary. Our mission is to create the best possible life for farm animals while inspiring compassion for all living beings.
- Income
- $74,377
- Spending
- $72,128
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% 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 (2)
- $63,812 spent. ANIMALS- In 2025, Hogs & Kisses Farm Sanctuary continued to fulfill its mission by providing comprehensive care for 14 rescued animals, including routine veterinary services for pigs and rabbits and significant emergency medical treatment for turkeys with breed-related health issues. The organization also addressed weather-related challenges by investing in essential farm supplies to ensure animal safety and well-being year-round. To support these efforts, Hogs & Kisses applied for six grants and was awarded three, including full funding for a livestock trailer (shared with the community) to assist with animal transport and rescue, as well as partial funding for turkey medical care and for community programming.
- $570 spent. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH-Our mission is to create the best possible life for farm animals while inspiring compassion for all living beings. In 2022, we continued educational programs, such as visitor tours, volunteering, and a free video series on YouTube called "Beet Around the Barn," plus newly offered an online Adopt a Classroom series for elementary students and joined a community networking group to teach about animal welfare. In 2023, Hogs & Kisses held our highest attended annual event called the Barnwarming. We were able to educate the local community on our mission, which is ultimately to educate the public on compassionate animal care for farm animals, the positive impacts of veganism on animals and the environment, and supporting local wildlife. In 2024, Hogs & Kisses continued our mission and was interviewed for a couple of podcasts to discuss animal welfare in sanctuaries. We attended multiple festivals to interact with our communities and educate on our mission. We collaborated with our local college clubs at the University of Virginia, who brought students wanting to learn how to advocate for animals and lend a helping hand volunteering. In 2025, Hogs & Kisses expanded its community outreach by participating in four festivals and hosting three on-site educational events, collectively engaging approximately 600 individuals in animal welfare education. Additional impact was achieved through on-site BnB experience, where guests participated in animal meet-and-greets and learned about the organization's mission, with all proceeds directly supporting animal care.
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
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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