named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers in animal care including feeding, grooming, stall cleaning, and walking; includes participation from schools, Girl Scouts, and West Point cadets
Educational Outreach for Schools
Offers field trips and student club visits focused on animal care, careers in animal welfare, and hands-on learning experiences
Sanctuary & Adoption Program
Provides permanent sanctuary for non-adoptable rescued animals including horses, dogs, hens, and companion birds; fosters other animals until adopted into forever homes
Special Needs & Seniors Program
Provides therapeutic animal interactions, equine therapy led by professionals, and volunteer opportunities for individuals with special needs and seniors
reTAIL Social Enterprise
Sells fresh eggs, horse manure, and hand-painted tea towels to raise funds; all proceeds support animal care
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Community and educational engagement programsOffers field trips, open houses, and volunteer opportunities for students, schools, universities, and community groups to learn about animal welfare, interact with animals, and participate in care activities. Includes partnerships with local organizations and institutions such as West Point.
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Facility expansion and infrastructure developmentUndertakes construction and improvement projects to expand capacity, including building additional horse stalls and installing new fencing, to accommodate new residents and ensure animal companionship.
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Equine Rescue and Retirement Care 1 activity
- Permanent sanctuary for animalsProvides permanent sanctuary for rescued animals, including horses, hens, dogs, and companion birds, offering lifelong refuge and care. As of 2022, the sanctuary houses two rescued horses, six hens, two dogs, and four companion birds.
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of farm animals and petsRescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes farm animals and pets, with a focus on senior, injured, special needs, and abandoned animals. The organization also facilitates adoptions through meet-and-greet events and promotion of animals available for adoption.
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Therapeutic Equine-Assisted Programs 1 activity
- Therapeutic and enrichment programs for vulnerable populationsProvides equine therapy sessions for students, seniors, and individuals with special needs, led by professionals. Also hosts animal art days and other enrichment activities to promote mental health and community connection.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer and capacity-building programsEngages individual volunteers and organized groups such as Girl Scouts and university students in animal care, education, and fundraising. Supports experiential learning and community service fulfillment through structured volunteering.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 1 activity
- Wildlife rescue and releaseRescued, rehabilitated, and released an injured baby golden eagle back into the wild, demonstrating capability in wildlife intervention and rehabilitation beyond domestic and farm animals.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Animal care and daily husbandryProvides daily care for animals including feeding, grooming, stall cleaning, exercise, socialization, and medical rehabilitation. Specific routines are maintained for dogs, horses, chickens, and other resident animals to support health and well-being.
- Fundraising through product sales and donor engagementGenerates funds through the sale of hand-painted tea towels, fresh eggs, and horse manure, as well as donor recognition programs that include naming rights, visitation benefits, private events, and donor features.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$26K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$26K
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balance sheet
Total assets$0
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Net assets$0
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -35.1%
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Hosts an Amazon Wish List for donors to contribute needed supplies.
- Elisabeth Haub School of Law Partner — Collaborates with law students and the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund at Pace University in support of animal rescue efforts.
- Farm Sanctuary Network — Approved member of Farm Sanctuary’s Farm Animal Adoption Network.
- Girl Scouts Partner — Collaborates with Graceland Meadows on community service projects related to fundraising, animal care, and awareness.
- Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce Funder — Provided grant funding for organizational work.
- Green Ossining Partner — Participated in Green Ossining’s Earth Day Festival.
- Home Depot Hawthorne Partner — Provided funding to install new horse fencing as part of their community give-back program.
- Incredible Pups Pet Rescue Partner — Collaborates to foster dogs from high-risk shelters.
- Nonprofit Westchester Coalition — Member organization.
- Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law Partner — Student groups including the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund participate in volunteering.
- Sharlene Ratcliff Partner — Family member and key figure in founding and sustaining Graceland Meadows Animal Rescue & Sanctuary.
- Student Animal Legal Defense Fund at Pace University Partner — Works with law students to support animal rescue and care activities.
- The Binky Foundation Funder — Provided grant funding for organizational work.
- Vehicles for Charity Partner — Partners with Vehicles for Charity to facilitate vehicle donations, which are auctioned to benefit the sanctuary.
- West Point Corps of Cadets Partner — Engages cadets from the United States Military Academy in volunteer activities supporting animal rescue and care.
- West Point Corps of Cadets India Company 3rd Regiment Partner — Completed facility improvement projects and engaged with animals during visits.
- Westchester County BusinessFirst Funder — Provided grant funding for organizational work.
- church group Partner — Works with Graceland Meadows on community service projects including fundraising and animal care.
- local schools Partner — Partners with Graceland Meadows for student community service initiatives supporting animal care and outreach.
- sharlene@gracelandmeadows.org Partner — Contact point for coordinating group visits and collaborative program ideas.
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.
- Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Engagementmethodology: animal_assisted_therapyBy facilitating animal-centered experiences, we improve emotional well-being and provide educational benefits for vulnerable populations because direct interaction with animals fosters connection, reduces isolation, and supports therapeutic growth.
- Experiential Learning Through Animal Caremethodology: experiential_learningBy engaging participants in hands-on animal care, we develop life skills and responsibility because structured, meaningful interaction with animals promotes accountability, empathy, and teamwork.
- Specialized Lifelong Sanctuary Caremethodology: lifelong_sanctuary_careBy providing permanent refuge alongside rescue and rehoming, we meet the needs of animals with specialized conditions because traditional shelters often cannot support seniors, injured animals, or those with complex behavioral histories.
- Trauma-Informed Animal Rehabilitationmethodology: trauma_informed_rehabilitationBy using decompression, socialization, and trust-building techniques, we rehabilitate traumatized animals because restoring psychological safety increases their well-being and adoptability.
- Volunteer-Driven Compassionate Care Modelmethodology: volunteer_driven_careBy relying on committed volunteers motivated by compassion rather than compensation, we sustain high-quality animal care because personal dedication leads to deeper engagement and more attentive stewardship.