Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mountain Center, California, registered in 2017, with $2,001,286 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
54250 Keen Camp Rd, Mountain Center, CA, 92561 EIN 95-3628770 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 17.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$3.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · +35% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary: 29 mo reserves · +35% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 54250 Keen Camp Rd, Mountain Center, CA, 92561
- City
- Mountain Center
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $704K (FY2013) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $90KNet assets $3.1M
Operating margin
35.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$90K
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,001,286▲17.7% | $1,300,862▼2.7% | $3,132,708▲28.8% | $3,222,377▲29.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,700,274▲13.7% | $1,337,377▼13.8% | $2,432,284▲17.5% | $2,491,612▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,494,969▲59.0% | $1,551,916▲34.0% | $2,069,387▼2.7% | $2,121,296▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $940,378▼44.0% | $1,157,922▼15.7% | $2,126,334▼6.1% | $2,126,334▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,680,266▲139% | $1,372,853▲76.5% | $2,263,682▲2.5% | $2,271,185▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $704,368▲0.1% | $777,987▼4.8% | $2,207,632▼3.2% | $2,213,035▼3.3% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $703,904 | $816,917 | $2,281,251 | $2,287,676 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $808K total
22 grants to Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary totaling $808K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,129 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $25,900 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2023 | $15,250 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Environment & animal protection | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $102,100 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Environment & animal welfare | 2021 | $51,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2021 | $5,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $101,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $61,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $61,100 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support towards war horse creek effort | 2020 | $28,776 |
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Public/society benefit | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2019 | $11,050 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3628770, based in Mountain Center, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary's EIN?
- Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3628770.
- How much revenue does Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary report?
- Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary reported $2,001,286 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary have?
- CharityIndex grades Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Living Free Non-profit Animal Sanctuary (EIN 95-3628770) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.