named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Activities
Provides structured interactions with donkeys and goats to support mental and physical well-being for individuals with special needs and neurodivergent individuals.
Community Service Programs
Educational initiatives that engage the special needs community in service activities centered around animal care and farm operations.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Animal health and welfare managementConducts routine animal care including biannual hoof trims for donkeys, annual spring wellness exams and vaccinations, and provides daily nutrition through hay and grain, with annual feed costs of $3,200.
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Animal-assisted therapeutic activities for individuals with special needsProvides animal-assisted therapeutic activities for members of the special needs community, including structured farm visits by appointment, to enhance quality of life through joyful and calming human-animal interactions.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Hands-on goat interactions with named herd membersFacilitates close, supervised interactions with a herd of miniature goats—including Simon, Oliver, Kristoff, Baloo, Chip, Belle, and Little Bob—each with distinct personalities and behaviors that engage visitors through playful and affectionate contact.
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Facility Accessibility Improvements 1 activity
- Physical accessibility improvements for visitor inclusionEnhances access for visitors with mobility challenges by installing wider gates and mats to accommodate wheelchairs, ensuring inclusive participation in farm activities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$32K
Contributions & grants$20K63%
Program service revenue$9K28%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$25K
Program expenses—
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$216
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
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Net assets$19K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +156.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- SETH GROSSMAN — BOARD DIRECTOR
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- MM Livestock Partner — Provides hoof trim services for the farm's donkeys every 6–8 weeks.
- North Country Partner — Provides veterinary services including annual wellness exams and vaccinations for the animals.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Partner — Collaborated with Brayhope Farm to organize farm visits for individuals with developmental disabilities.
strategies · 2
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.
- Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Engagementmethodology: animal_assisted_therapyBy facilitating positive, direct interactions between visitors and farm animals—particularly through playful and curious behaviors—we produce emotional comfort, calm, and therapeutic benefits, because these engagements foster non-clinical, experiential forms of emotional support and memorable, joyful experiences.
- Integrated Mental and Physical Health Through Farm-Based Therapymethodology: integrated_health_therapyBy combining mental and physical health therapy within a farm setting, we produce holistic well-being outcomes, because the integration of therapeutic animal interaction, structured farm visits, and natural environment engagement supports both clinical and emotional health needs simultaneously.