Sonoma Chicks Rescue and Sanctuary
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to rescue and provide animals with a sanctuary where they can retire and live out their life in a loving and safe environment. We take in smaller farm animals that have been abused, saved from the dining table, or "lost their value to the passage of time" - offering them a community where healing is done with the help of their fellow residents, veterinarians and our volunteers and patrons.
- Income
- $76,448
- Spending
- $65,990
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
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
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% 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)
- $17,210 spent. Animal feed, bedding, and supplies - We provide the everyday loving care including food, water, clean bedding, toys and supplies for mental stimulation and emotional support to previously abused, abandoned, and unwanted small farm animals such as pigs, goats, ducks, bunnies, and geese to name a few.
- $35,661 spent. Farm maintenance, supplies, and service - the animal sanctuary requires ongoing maintenance and support to ensure a safe and healthy physical environment for the animals in our care.
- $8,263 spent. Veterinary and other medical/physical treatment for the animals - we fund the medical care that is required to keep all of our rescued animals safe and healthy, and if an animal becomes ill or injured, we do everything possible to nurse them back to health with loving 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 September 2023.
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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