Middle Earth Sanctuary
Middle Earth Sanctuary is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sequim, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $447K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $415.
Middle Earth Sanctuary at a glance
In short: Middle Earth Sanctuary gave $415 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $415), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $415
- -95.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $415
- -95.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $415
- Total assets
- $446,602
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Middle Earth Sanctuary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Soldiers for America ($415).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $415 (2024) to $10K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $415.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers for America Sequim, WA | Support saving animals | $415 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $446,602 | $263,383 | $300,596 | $415 | 1 | $415 |
| 2023 | $483,815 | $287,633 | $326,350 | $9,950 | 1 | $9,950 |
| 2022 | $522,531 | $270,634 | $262,434 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 |
| 2021 | $514,332 | $636,081 | $121,750 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Middle Earth Sanctuary is led by Jill Sexton, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill Sexton
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$42K (2022) → $42K (2024)
David Iannini
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $42K, to Jill Sexton (President).
Frequently asked questions about Middle Earth Sanctuary
How much does Middle Earth Sanctuary give each year?
Middle Earth Sanctuary gave $415 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Middle Earth Sanctuary?
Middle Earth Sanctuary reported $447K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $263K.
What is Middle Earth Sanctuary?
Middle Earth Sanctuary is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sequim, WA. It holds $447K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Middle Earth Sanctuary operate?
Middle Earth Sanctuary has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Middle Earth Sanctuary's EIN?
Middle Earth Sanctuary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3186859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Middle Earth Sanctuary funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/middle-earth-sanctuary-morg_ade149a051fb4c558ff167da71bd84c9
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