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ANIMAL NATION INC
SOUTH SALEM, NY · EIN 134198927 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE D34 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · animalnation.org
revenue
$420K
expenses
$448K
net assets
$3.3M
employees
7
volunteers
100
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION PROVIDING RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND ADOPTION FOR WILD, DOMESTIC, AND FARMED ANIMALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Animal welfare organization rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming wild, domestic, and farmed animals in need. Operates a sanctuary in South Salem, NY, serving as a haven for animals rescued from neglect, abuse, hoarding, and slaughter. Provides veterinary care, lifelong shelter, and adoption services while educating the public on humane animal treatment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $243K
    WILDLIFE RESCUE & REHABILITATION FACILITY - THIS PROGRAM RESCUES, REHABILITATES AND RELEASES HUNDREDS OF ORPHANED AND INJURED WILD ANIMALS IN WESTCHESTER, ROCKLAND, FAIRFIELD COUNTIES, AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
  2. #2 $10K
    FARM ANIMAL RESCUE & SANCTUARY - THIS PROGRAM SERVES FARM ANIMALS THAT HAVE BEEN ABUSED, NEGLECTED OR ARE SIMPLY IN NEED OF A NEW HOME. FARM ANIMALS LIVING AT THE SANCTUARY RECEIVE REGULAR VETERINARY CARE AND A FOREVER HOME. OUTREACH & EDUCATION - THIS PROGRAM SERVES TO EDUCATE THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH SCHOOLS, BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS, NATURE CENTERS AND OTHER PRIVATE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. ONE OF THEIR MOST REWARDING ENDEAVORS IS THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK WITH FIRST RESPONDERS TO HELP EDUCATE HOW TO SAFELY APPROACH AND CARE FOR INJURED AND DISTRESSED ANIMALS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Adoption Program
Facilitates adoption of rescued farm animals into approved forever homes through a structured application and screening process
Farm Animal Sanctuary
Provides lifelong care and rehabilitation for rescued farm animals including pigs, goats, sheep, horses, and poultry at a sanctuary in South Salem, NY
Outreach & Education
Educates schools, scouts, and community organizations on humane animal treatment and collaborates with first responders on animal safety
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
Rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured and orphaned wildlife in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield counties
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
    • Adoption and foster programs for cats
      Helps over 200 cats and kittens find permanent adoptive homes annually through a network of rescuers, volunteers, fosters, and adoption centers. Operates a foster program to expand capacity for rescuing and caring for cats in temporary homes.
  • Pre-Adoption Veterinary Care for Shelter Animals 1 activity
    • Comprehensive veterinary and pre-adoption care
      Provides full veterinary services prior to adoption or during rehabilitation, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, disease testing, and specialized treatments. Conducts diagnostics such as bloodwork and x-rays for animals with complex medical needs, including those diagnosed with depression or chronic illness.
  • Humane Education and Responsible Pet Ownership 1 activity
    • Outreach and education programs
      Conducts outreach and education programs in partnership with schools, scout groups, nature centers, and community organizations. Provides training seminars for local first responders on safely approaching and providing basic care to injured or distressed animals.
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 1 activity
    • Rescue, rehabilitation, and release of wild animals
      Rescues, rehabilitates, and releases hundreds of orphaned and injured wild animals annually in Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield, and surrounding areas, with the goal of returning them to the wild when healed and age-appropriate. Responds to over 8,000 calls annually related to wildlife, farm animal, and cat rescue needs.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Sanctuary and long-term care for rescued farm animals
      Provides permanent sanctuary and specialized care for over 250 rescued farm animals, including horses, sheep, goats, pigs, birds, and other species, many of whom suffer from chronic health conditions, abuse, or neglect. Animals are rescued from cruelty cases, abandonment, commercial operations, and institutional closures.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$420K
Contributions & grants$400K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$21K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$448K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$103K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.33M
Cash$677K
Investments$0
Liabilities$19K
Net assets$3.31M
Liquid reserves18.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -52.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PATRICK MOORE PRESIDENT 40 $6K
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Amazon Partner — Hosts a public wish list for cat care supplies on Amazon.
  • ApparelNow Partner — Partner vendor for the sale of Animal Nation branded apparel.
  • Boy and Girl Scouts Partner — Partners with Boy and Girl Scouts to provide educational outreach on animal welfare.
  • Chewy Partner — Hosts a public wish list for cat care supplies on Chewy.
  • DEC Government — Directs the public to contact the DEC for wildlife rehabilitation services when Animal Nation is unable to accept intakes.
  • DEC Government — Refers members of the public to the DEC to locate nearby rescue rehabilitators when intake is closed.
  • EMS agencies Partner — Receives seminars from Animal Nation on safely approaching and caring for injured or distressed animals.
  • First Responders Partner — Trains first responders on safe approaches and care techniques for injured and distressed animals.
  • Local police in Rockland County, NY Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement to rescue animals from neglect and cruelty cases.
  • Luna the goat Partner — Rescued alongside a rooster from a neglect and abuse case in Rockland County, NY.
  • Nature Centers Partner — Works with nature centers to deliver animal welfare education and outreach programs.
  • Pace University Partner — Partnered with Animal Nation to rehome pigs following the closure of its farm campus during the COVID pandemic.
  • Partner veterinarian hospitals Partner — Collaborates with veterinary hospitals to provide medical care for rescued animals requiring surgery or intensive treatment.
  • Rising Starr Horse Rescue Partner — Collaborated to transfer Bam Bam into Animal Nation's care after initial rehabilitation.
  • Schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to deliver educational programming on humane animal treatment.
  • animal control facilities Partner — Receives seminars from Animal Nation on safely approaching and caring for injured or distressed animals.
  • fire departments Partner — Receives seminars from Animal Nation on safely approaching and caring for injured or distressed animals.
  • local police departments Partner — Receives seminars from Animal Nation on safely approaching and caring for injured or distressed animals.
  • other sanctuaries Partner — Networks with other sanctuaries to place farm animals in forever homes.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Foster-Based Rescue & Sheltering
    methodology: foster_based_sheltering
    By using a network of foster homes instead of expanding physical shelters, we increase rescue capacity and improve animal well-being because foster environments reduce stress and allow for individualized care while scaling operations without infrastructure costs.
  • Humane Education for Community Change
    methodology: humane_education
    By delivering humane education through schools and community groups, we cultivate lasting respect for animals because early and sustained exposure to ethical treatment shapes long-term attitudes and reduces future animal harm.
  • Permanent Sanctuary as an Alternative to Slaughter
    methodology: permanent_sanctuary_care
    By providing permanent sanctuary with lifelong veterinary care, we prevent equine and camelid animals from being sent to slaughter because a no-rescue-through-adoption model ensures safety and dignity for animals unsuitable for traditional placement.
  • Species-Appropriate Rehabilitation & Release
    methodology: wildlife_rehabilitation_release
    By rehabilitating wildlife according to species-specific needs and natural development timelines, we increase survival post-release because successful reintegration depends on preserving wild behaviors and physical readiness.
  • Trauma-Informed Animal Care
    methodology: trauma_informed_care
    By respecting animal autonomy and allowing animals to adjust at their own pace without forced human interaction, we promote emotional recovery and well-being in rescued animals because trauma recovery requires safety, choice, and control.