Spring Farm Sanctuary
Spring Farm Sanctuary is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Long Lake, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $34K.
Spring Farm Sanctuary at a glance
In short: Spring Farm Sanctuary gave $34K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $34,234
- +1269.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,706
- +128.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,102
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (58% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Spring Farm Sanctuary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Rancho Relaxo Inc ($20K). Together the top 6 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $34K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Relaxo Inc Mannington, NJ | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Sol Criations Farm Sanctuary Inc Endeavor, WI | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Misfits Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Cicero, NY | General Operating Support | $3,104 |
| Ziggys Refuge Providence, NC | General Operating Support | $3,100 |
| Peacefield Farm Sanctuary Newberry, FL | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Animal Folks St. Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $1,030 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $3,058 | $52,947 | $34,234 | 6 | $52,170 | — |
| 2025 | $49,889 | $39,245 | $113,095 | $2,500 | 1 | $101,212 | — |
| 2024 | $124,607 | $157,725 | $136,788 | — | — | $123,522 | — |
| 2023 | $103,683 | $213,082 | $149,619 | — | — | $140,431 | $231 |
| 2022 | $39,339 | $96,008 | $152,796 | $1,318 | 1 | $111,139 | $1 |
| 2021 | $96,127 | $170,617 | $158,454 | — | — | $147,002 | $1 |
| 2020 | $83,964 | $109,095 | $159,953 | — | — | — | $5 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spring Farm Sanctuary is led by Robin E. Johnson, President & Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robin E. Johnson
President & Chair
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Weber
Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $0 (2026)
Jill Applebaum
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Applebaum
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Applebaum
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Applebaum
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Dale Weber (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Spring Farm Sanctuary
How much does Spring Farm Sanctuary give each year?
Spring Farm Sanctuary gave $34K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is Spring Farm Sanctuary's typical grant size?
Spring Farm Sanctuary's median grant in 2026 was $3,102, and its average grant was $5,706, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Spring Farm Sanctuary give grants?
Spring Farm Sanctuary gives mostly in New Jersey: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (15%) and New York (9%).
Does Spring Farm Sanctuary give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Spring Farm Sanctuary's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Spring Farm Sanctuary's largest grantees?
Spring Farm Sanctuary's largest 2026 grantees include Rancho Relaxo Inc ($20,000), Sol Criations Farm Sanctuary Inc ($5,000) and Misfits Animal Rescue and Sanctuary ($3,104), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
What is Spring Farm Sanctuary?
Spring Farm Sanctuary is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Long Lake, MN.
What is Spring Farm Sanctuary's EIN?
Spring Farm Sanctuary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3042880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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