Lasa Sanctuary Inc is located in Wooster, OH. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lasa Sanctuary Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2023, Lasa Sanctuary Inc generated $63.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $62.0k during the year ending 10/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SANCTUARY AND LIFELONG CARE TO ANIMALS RESCUED FROM NEGLECT, ABANDONMENT, EXPLOITATION, AND CRUELTY. TO PROMOTE VEGAN LIVING AND COMPASSIONATE CHOICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
DIRECT ANIMAL CARE. FEED - 63757.82, SUPPLIES - 14705.28, VETERINARY SERVICES AND MEDICATIONS - 10674.46
INSURANCE
SANCTUARY MAINTENANCE. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BARN STALLS, PREPARATION OF PASTURES, RUBBER MAT FLOORING, FENCING.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY. INCLUDES OUTREACH LITERATURE, WEBSITE FEES, DONOR ENGAGEMENT GIVEAWAYS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Smetzer Director | 40 | $0 | |
| Kim Fenton Admin Support | 1 | $0 | |
| Jillian Lowry Donation Coordinator | 1 | $0 | |
| Jamie Smetzer Plant-Based Outreach | 1 | $0 | |
| Traci Smetzer Sanctuary Support | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $63,071 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Gain or Loss | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 | 
| Other Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $63,071 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 | 
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $6,048 | 
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $8,747 | 
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 | 
| Other expenses | $47,187 | 
| Total expenses | $61,982 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $2,802 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $2,802 | 
| Total liabilities | $0 | 
| Net assets or fund balances | $2,802 |