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Gaia Animal Sanctuary Inc

EIN 85-2033561 · Davie, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE CAPTIVE PARROTS WITH THE MOST ENRICHING, NATURAL LIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLE. WE FEEL IT IS OUR MORAL RESPONSIBILITY TO GIVE THESE BIRDS A SECOND CHANCE AT LIVING THEIR BEST LIVES. TO RESTORE THEIR INSTINCTIVE NATURE TO FLY, SOCIALIZE AND JUST BE BIRDS, IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT RESEMBLES THE CLOSEST THING TO THE WILD. OUR LOVE AND APPRECIATION FOR THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND GAIA ANIMAL SANCTUARY'S WINGS.

Income
$322,625
Spending
$329,553
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 16% 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $3,494 spent. IN AN EFFORT TO BRING RELIEF TO THE OVERWHELMINGLY AMOUNT OF DISPLACED, UNWANTED AND NEGLECTED PARROTS, GAIA ANIMAL SANCTUARY WAS FOUNDED. WE STRIVE TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT RESPONSIBLE PARROT OWNERSHIP THROUGH OUR INTERNET MEDIA PLATFORMS, MAKING IT AVAILABLE FOR ALL. MOST IMPORTANTLY, PROVIDING AMPLE LIVING SPACE, PROPER NUTRITION, ENRICHMENT, REHABILITATION, AND VETERINARY CARE TO OUR FLOCK MEMBERS REMAINS OUR TOP PRIORITY.
  2. $295,757 spent. IN AN EFFORT TO BRING RELIEF TO THE OVERWHELMINGLY AMOUNT OF DISPLACED, UNWANTED AND NEGLECTED PARROTS, GAIA ANIMAL SANCTUARY WAS FOUNDED. WE STRIVE TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT RESPONSIBLE PARROT OWNERSHIP THROUGH OUR INTERNET MEDIA PLATFORMS, MAKING IT AVAILABLE FOR ALL. MOST IMPORTANTLY, PROVIDING AMPLE LIVING SPACE, PROPER NUTRITION, ENRICHMENT, REHABILITATION, AND VETERINARY CARE TO OUR FLOCK MEMBERS REMAINS OUR TOP PRIORITY.
  3. IN AN EFFORT TO BRING RELIEF TO THE OVERWHELMINGLY AMOUNT OF DISPLACED, UNWANTED AND NEGLECTED PARROTS, GAIA ANIMAL SANCTUARY WAS FOUNDED. WE STRIVE TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ABOUT RESPONSIBLE PARROT OWNERSHIP THROUGH OUR INTERNET MEDIA PLATFORMS, MAKING IT AVAILABLE FOR ALL. MOST IMPORTANTLY, PROVIDING AMPLE LIVING SPACE, PROPER NUTRITION, ENRICHMENT, REHABILITATION, AND VETERINARY CARE TO OUR FLOCK MEMBERS REMAINS OUR TOP PRIORITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 October 2020.

    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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