irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2KEducational, enrichment and recreational programs for the general public, including children's programs, a volunteer program, and educational workshops throughout the year.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Children's Animal Sponsorship Program
Engages child sponsors with monthly visits to participate in animal care and build connections with rescued animals.
Educational and Enrichment Programs
Offers experiential learning for youth and the public focused on animal care, mindfulness, peaceful conflict resolution, and leadership.
Horses for the Holidays
Equine outreach program bringing rescued horses to community events and therapeutic visits during the holiday season.
Self-Care for Women
Workshop series offering art, meditation, yoga, and nature connection to support women's mental and emotional wellbeing.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
- Delivers therapeutic and resilience-building programsOffers trauma-informed, strengths-based programs for children ages 3–18, Veterans, survivors of intimate partner violence, and individuals coping with grief and loss, using animal care and mindfulness practices to build emotional resilience and social skills.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Facilitates volunteer and public engagementEngages volunteers in animal care, land maintenance, fundraising, and program support. Offers personal tours, sponsorship opportunities with monthly visits for child sponsors, and updates for animal sponsors.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
- Hosts self-care and wellness workshopsOffers in-person self-care workshops on the farm incorporating art, meditation, yoga, animal and human connection, and guided or self-guided nature walks. Participants complete a Self-Care Survey prior to participation.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Runs educational and youth engagement programsProvides week-long summer day camps for children ages 5–13, Girl Scout badge programs in animal awareness and advocacy, and hands-on activities including animal care and garden maintenance. Also offers the Girls Leadership Program launched in spring 2020.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operates farm animal sanctuaryProvides rescue, long-term care, rehabilitation, and medical treatment for abused, neglected, and endangered farm animals at a sanctuary in Cazenovia, NY. Includes trauma-informed care, life-saving interventions, and conservation-focused protection of heritage breeds.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$245K
Contributions & grants$245K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$242K
Program expenses44%
Admin / overhead56%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash$19K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$19K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +34.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Brandon Martuscello — Member
- Dale Freebern — Advisor
- Doctor Sean Nash DVM — Member Veterinarian advisor
- Erin Zacholl — Member
- Jenni Schafer — member
- Jennifer McGee — Secretary
- Linda Osborne — Treasurer
- Lori Olen — member
relationships · 56
Who they work with
- ASPCA Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Amanda Bury Antiques Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- Barbara Forrest Giving Fund Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Buyea’s True Value Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- CNY SPCA Partner — Collaborated with The Haven at Skanda to rescue 14 stranded and starving wild ponies in 2013.
- Caz Cans Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- Cazenovia Jewelry Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- Central New York Community Foundation Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Community Bank NA, Cazenovia Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- ConCor Precision, Inc. Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- DeBare Family Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Delphi Falls United Church Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Doug Mapstone Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- Dunkin' Donuts Cazenovia Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share registration links for summer camp.
- Farm Credit East Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- First Presbyterian Church of Cazenovia Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Gifford Foundation Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Girl Scouts of NYPenn Pathways Partner — Community partnership to offer badge programs in animal awareness, advocacy, and gardening.
- Gus Hawthorne Foundation Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Kinsella Quarries Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- Lockheed Martin Employees' Federated Fund Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Loka Leaf Tea Lounge Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- M. Burton Marshall Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- Madison County Youth Bureau Government — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Metis Consulting Group Partner — Supporting business of The Haven at Skanda
- Newstead Foundation Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Not applicable Partner — No specific named organizational partners mentioned.
- One Horse at a Time Foundation Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
- Oran Community Church Partner — Supporter of The Haven at Skanda
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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.
- Animal-Assisted Healing and Personal Growthmethodology: animal-assisted_healingBy integrating rescued farm animals into therapeutic and educational programming, we foster healing, resilience, and personal growth in people—especially youth—because transformative animal-human connections create emotional safety, model recovery from trauma, and inspire hope through lived examples of kindness and second chances.
- Personalized Self-Care as Foundation for Healing and Caregivingmethodology: personalized_self_careBy empowering individuals to define and practice self-care in ways that honor their autonomy and self-knowledge, we support sustained healing and effective caregiving because personal wellness is a prerequisite for resilience and the capacity to serve others.
- Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: trauma-informed_youth_developmentBy using animal care and mindfulness within a trauma-informed framework, we build resilience and social-emotional skills in youth because structured, compassionate interactions with animals provide non-judgmental relationships that reinforce safety, self-worth, and agency.