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THE LILY POND SANCTUARY INC

GHENT, NY · EIN 371932175 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE D20 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · lilypondsanctuary.org
revenue
$113K
expenses
$113K
net assets
$9K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE LILY POND IS A 501(C)3 ANIMAL SANCTUARY THAT BRINGS PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND NATURE TOGETHER IN HEALING PARTNERSHIP. THE SANCTUARY PROVIDES A LIFETIME HOME AND QUALITY CARE TO RESCUED CATS, DOGS, HORSES, AND PARROTS IN NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Lily Pond Sanctuary provides a permanent home and care for rescued animals including cats, dogs, horses, and parrots. Located in Ghent, New York, the sanctuary focuses on animal welfare and healing through human-animal connections. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the lifelong well-being of its resident animals.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Lifetime Animal Care
Provides permanent shelter, medical care, and enrichment for rescued cats, dogs, horses, donkeys, and other animals at the sanctuary
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Hosts guided tours, public events, and educational workshops
      Offers guided sanctuary tours by appointment on Sundays with a suggested donation, and hosts public events and educational workshops throughout the year, including an annual Earth Day Celebration and sessions on animals, nature, and pet loss grief support.
  • Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
    • Provides lifetime sanctuary and quality care for rescued animals
      Offers permanent homes and comprehensive care for rescued cats, dogs, horses, and parrots, particularly those with age, disabilities, medical conditions, or behavioral challenges that make adoption difficult. The sanctuary operates on an 80-acre site in the Hudson Valley region of New York and collaborates with animal rescues and veterinarians to support animals rescued from cruelty and neglect.
  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
    • Provides medical, nourishment, and hospice care for special needs and terminally ill animals
      Delivers medical treatment, nourishment, and compassionate end-of-life care for senior, disabled, special needs, and terminally ill animals, ensuring quality of life in a sanctuary setting.
  • Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
    • Provides venue rental for weddings and organized events
      Offers scenic venue space for weddings and other organized events featuring three ponds and natural landscapes, with pet-friendly accommodations available.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Documents and shares animal transformation and social bonding stories
      Creates and shares visual records and narratives of rescued animals’ recovery and social integration, highlighting their transformations and emotional bonds formed at the sanctuary.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$113K
Contributions & grants$113K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$440%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$113K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$9K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +35.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • CARLA AVILA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Platform used to share updates and host personal fundraisers for the sanctuary
  • Susan Bandy Partner — Founder and President of The Lily Pond Sanctuary, instrumental in rescuing initial animals and establishing the sanctuary.
  • reputable animal rescues Partner — Collaborates with animal rescue organizations to accept at-risk animals that are difficult to adopt.
  • veterinarians Partner — Works with veterinarians to take in and care for at-risk animals with medical conditions.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Compassionate Care for Animal Recovery
    methodology: compassionate-care model
    By combining medical care, proper nutrition, and compassionate human interaction, the organization enables animal recovery and transformation because these elements together address the physical and emotional impacts of trauma and neglect.
  • Healing Partnership Model
    methodology: healing-partnership
    By integrating humans, animals, and nature in shared experiences of recovery, the organization produces healing for all parties because mutual connection fosters emotional and psychological restoration.
  • Symbolic Healing Journey
    methodology: symbolic-healing-journey
    By framing animal rehabilitation through the metaphor of the lotus—rising from mud to bloom—the organization deepens engagement and meaning because symbolic narratives help supporters and staff connect emotionally to the recovery process.