The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Crestwood, KY EIN: 84-1800886

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Crestwood, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $75K.

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc at a glance

In short: The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$15,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$15,000
Median grant
$15,000
Total assets
$19,982,972
-9.9% vs 2023
Primary geography
Kentucky (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 The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Norton Health Foundation: $15KNorton Health Foundation$15K

The largest 2024 recipient was Norton Health Foundation ($15K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

AuburnLouisvilleWest Lafayette

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 2 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $500K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Norton Health Foundation Louisville, KYGeneral Operating Support$15,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$19,982,972$1,080,929$3,279,616$15,0001$3,589,017$74,879
2023$22,181,659$207,496$2,702,178——$2,203,320$184,629
2022$24,676,341$5,279,651$5,227,060$500,0002$2,290,206—
2021$24,623,750$9,501,000$1,796,084——$1,566,273—
2020$16,918,834$18,297,025$1,438,943————

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc is led by Sandy Nixon, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sandy Nixon

    Director & President

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $20K (2020) → $35K (2024)

  • Beverly S. Rawlings

    Director & Member

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $28K (2023) → $35K (2024)

  • Clark Slone

    Director & Veterinarian

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    $6K (2020) → $25K (2024)

  • Leo Nation

    Director & Sanctuary Manager

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $70K (2020) → $119K (2024)

  • Stephanie Mullins

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    $23K (2021) → $25K (2024)

  • Monte Koch

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    $18K (2022) → $35K (2024)

  • Ben Ray

    Director & Sanctuary Manager

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $121K (2024)

  • Kandy Kirchner

    Officer, Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    20 hrs/week

    $20K (2020) → $35K (2024)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Megan Arrellano (2020–2021) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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

Ben Ray — Director, Sanctuary Manager: $121KBen RayDirector, Sanctuary Manager$121KLeo Nation — Director, Sanctuary Manager: $119KLeo NationDirector, Sanctuary Manager$119KBeverly S Rawlings — Director, Member: $35KBeverly S RawlingsDirector, Member$35KSandy Nixon — Director, President: $35KSandy NixonDirector, President$35KKandy Kirchner — Officer, Secretary, Treasurer: $35KKandy KirchnerOfficer, Secretary, Treasurer$35KMonte Koch — Director: $35KMonte KochDirector$35KDr Clark Slone — Director, Veterinarian: $25KDr Clark SloneDirector, Veterinarian$25KStephanie Mullins — Director: $25KStephanie MullinsDirector$25K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $121K, to Ben Ray (Director, Sanctuary Manager). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc

How much does The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc give each year?

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc?

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc reported $20.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.

What is The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc?

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Crestwood, KY. It holds $20.0M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc operate?

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky.

What is The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc's EIN?

The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1800886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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