named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy & Legislation Program
Conducts public advocacy campaigns, such as opposing exploitative practices at state fairs, and collaborates with coalitions to influence policy and public perception.
Public Education Tours
Offers public and private tours to educate visitors about farmed animals and promote empathy, compassion, and responsible stewardship.
Sanctuary & Rescue
Provides lifelong care and shelter for nearly 300 rescued farmed animals including cows, pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, sheep, and turkeys.
The Gray Barn
Operates an award-winning vegan inn on sanctuary grounds that provides visitor accommodations and generates sustainable revenue for animal care.
Volunteer & Internship Program
Engages volunteers and interns in animal care and sanctuary operations, requiring plant-based practices and service-oriented participation.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Advocates against animal exploitation at fairs and corporate sponsorshipsParticipates in coalitions, conducts on-site investigations, and organizes petition campaigns to raise public awareness about animal exploitation, including efforts to urge corporate sponsors like Wegmans to withdraw support from the New York State Fair's Dairy Cow Birthing Center.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Conducts public education on animal agriculture and environmental impactsProvides environmental education and public programming about animal agriculture’s impacts on farmed animals, climate, and the global environment through private tours, public weekend tours, annual events, and a monthly newsletter featuring rescue updates and advocacy alerts.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Operates an on-site boutique inn to support sanctuary visitationRuns a five-room boutique inn with en suite bathrooms and private balconies to host visitors, support public engagement, and facilitate educational experiences at the sanctuary.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Provides permanent sanctuary and lifelong care for rescued farmed animalsRescues and provides lifelong care to nearly 300 farmed animals, including cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and goats, on 135 acres in High Falls, NY. Offers daily care, medical support, and rehabilitation to neglected, abused, and discarded animals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.48M
Contributions & grants$2.18M88%
Program service revenue$227K9%
Investment income$4980%
Other revenue$75K
expenses
Total expenses$2.82M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$1.67M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.65M
Cash$98K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.90M
Net assets$2.74M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL MCCRYSTAL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $130K |
board members · 7
- DAVID CABRERA — BOARD MEMBER
- EMILIE CASTRO-SCHWARZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JODY RASCH — TREASURER
- KOMAL PATEL — SECRETARY
- LESLEY TSE — PRESIDENT
- LITA DWIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
- NICOLE BRODEUR — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Gab's Veg Table Partner — Chef Gabrielle Grigoli of Gab's Veg Table caters the Annual Harvest Picnic at the sanctuary.
- Joanna Lentini Partner — Filmmaker who produced a mini documentary about the sanctuary's rescue work.
- The Gray Barn Partner — Collaborates to offer overnight stays at the sanctuary through TheGrayBarn.org.
- The Gray Barn Partner — On-site inn operated in partnership with or as part of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary's visitor programs.
- Twitch Partner — Hosts the organization's 24/7 live stream of the sanctuary.
- Visit Vortex Partner — Collaborates with Visit Vortex, which features and promotes The Gray Barn experience.
- Wegmans Partner — Target of a petition campaign due to its sponsorship of the Dairy Cow Birthing Center at the New York State Fair.
strategies · 3
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.
- Coalition-Based Advocacy with Evidence Documentationmethodology: coalition_based_advocacyBy partnering with other organizations and documenting animal exploitation at public events, we amplify awareness and drive systemic change, because collective action and visual evidence increase public pressure and policy responsiveness.
- Integrated Sanctuary and Education Modelmethodology: integrated_sanctuary_educationBy combining direct animal care with public education, we address both individual animal suffering and systemic issues in animal agriculture, because experiential learning through sanctuary visits fosters empathy and motivates behavioral change.
- Intersectional Justice Advocacymethodology: intersectional_advocacyBy aligning animal rights with other social justice movements, we expand the moral circle and strengthen advocacy impact, because framing animal protection as part of broader justice work resonates with shared ethical values and builds wider coalitions.