Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary

What Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary does

Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 83-1537459) founded in 2018 by Sarah and Ansel Santosa on a 15-acre property at 3460 French Rd, Clinton, on Whidbey Island, Washington. The sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes farmed animals that are unwanted, neglected, or abused, maintaining 150+ permanent residents across cows, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, cats, dogs, and alpacas. It is a registered Washington State nonprofit corporation, USDA APHIS-registered, and insured through the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance.

The organization's revenue model is diversified across individual giving and mission-aligned activities. It offers a tiered monthly animal sponsorship program ($10/month for chickens up to $130/month for cows), a tiered corporate sponsorship program (Community $500 through Leader $5,000+), suggested-donation guided tours ($50/adult, $25/child), an online merchandise store (apparel, calendars, patches, gift cards), one-time and recurring donations via PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, Patreon, and stock donations, plus passive affiliate income from Fluffy Cow Coffee, Rite Aid, Fred Meyer/Kroger, Wagtopia, and other partners. Distribution is direct-to-consumer and community-driven, supported by 1,700+ email subscribers, 3,000+ social followers, monthly volunteer work parties, and participation in regional events (Whidbey Island Fair, Whidbey Ren Faire, Greenbank Harvest Festival, Clinton Easter Egg Hunt, Holiday Markets).

Operationally, the Santosa family personally funds a significant portion of the budget and does not take salaries. The organization has expanded to include a board of directors (Sarah Santosa as President, Ansel Santosa as Secretary Treasurer, plus Mab Nulty and Jennifer Sadinsky) and some part-time paid staff. Its mission includes community education, with 1,000+ annual tour visitors and 100+ students engaged in educational programs each year. Strategic rescue partnerships include Island County Animal Control, the Dairy Calf Underground Railroad, Whatcom Humane Society, Critters & Co., and Flying Colors Aviary.

Name

Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary

Legal name

Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary

Website

https://ballydidean.farm

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on Whidbey Island, Washington, founded in 2018 by Sarah and Ansel Santosa. It rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes 150+ farmed animals while generating revenue through animal sponsorships, corporate sponsorships, tours, merchandise, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAIAH

Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

SECONDARYBPAGAIAA

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Animal Welfare & Wildlife Rescue

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Farm animal sanctuary
• Nonprofit animal welfare
• Animal sponsorship programs
• Sanctuary education tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Animal Sponsorship Program: Monthly recurring sponsorship program where donors sponsor specific animal types (chickens, ducks, geese, sheep, goats, cats, pigs, dogs, cows) at set monthly rates ranging from $10 to $130 per month. This is described as the most impactful giving option as it provides predictable monthly support.
2. One-time Donations: One-time monetary donations via PayPal (@ballydidean), Venmo (@ballydidean), CashApp ($ballydidean), and Patreon. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a 501(c)(3) public charity.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online store selling branded merchandise including t-shirts ($15.50-$30), hoodies ($50), hats ($25), stickers ($2-$5), mugs ($20), aprons ($25), socks ($14), calendars ($15-$35), embroidered patches ($12.50), and tote bags ($25-$35). Also includes tour gift cards and general gift cards.
4. Tour Donations: Visitors make donations to tour the sanctuary: $50 per adult, $25 per child. Tour gift cards available for individuals ($50), couples ($90-$100), small groups ($200-$250), and big groups ($350-$500). Donations are voluntary and accommodations are made for those who cannot afford the suggested amount.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship program with four tiers: Leader ($5,000+/year), Partner ($2,500-$4,999/year), Supporter ($1,000-$2,499/year), and Community ($500-$999/year or in-kind). Benefits include media spotlight, banquet recognition, banners, newsletter placement, social media posts, and website linking.
6. Affiliate/Partner Programs: Partnership revenue through various programs: Fluffy Cow Coffee ($2.50/item), Dot Me In Dashes (25% of sales), Rite Aid ($0.50/prescription + 1.5% shopping), Fred Meyer/Kroger (annual donation based on shopping), Wagtopia (5% of online purchases), iGive and ShopRaise (percentage of purchases), RaiseRight (percentage of gift card purchases), and Bing Rewards.
7. Stock Donations: The sanctuary accepts stock donations as a non-cash giving option, listed on stockdonator.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes farm animals who are unwanted, neglected, or abused on a 15-acre property on Whidbey Island, Washington. The sanctuary provides lifelong care for 150+ permanent animal residents (cows, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, cats, dogs, alpacas) and operates a portfolio of donation, sponsorship, tour, merchandise, and education programs funded through a 501(c)(3) public charity structure.

Product overview

Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary is a nonprofit animal sanctuary on Whidbey Island, Washington, offering a portfolio of programs including animal sponsorships (monthly recurring donations for specific animal types at $10-$130/month), one-time gift donations, guided farm tours ($50/adult, $25/child), tour gift cards, an online merchandise store (t-shirts, hoodies, calendars, stickers, patches, bags, and accessories), animal adoption/rehoming services, community education programs, volunteer work parties, wishlist donations, and corporate sponsorship partnerships. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity with no paid API or technical product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Animal Sponsorship Program Monthly recurring sponsorship program where donors sponsor specific animal types (chickens, ducks, geese, sheep, goats, cats, pigs, dogs, cows) at set monthly rates from $10 to $130 per month, providing predictable monthly support for animal care.
• Gift Donation One-time tax-deductible monetary donation in preset amounts ($10, $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $250, $500, $1,000) or custom amount, accepted via PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, and Patreon.
• Farm Tours Guided tours of the sanctuary where visitors can meet rescued animals, hear their rescue stories, and learn about farm animal welfare. Tours are by appointment (1 week ahead in winter, 1 month ahead in summer) and last approximately one hour, with a suggested donation of $50 per adult and $25 per child.
• Tour Gift Cards Pre-paid gift cards that allow recipients to visit the sanctuary on a guided tour, available in individual, couple, small group, and big group sizes.
• Merchandise Store Own e-commerce storefront selling branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, mugs, aprons, socks, calendars, tote bags, embroidered patches, and general store gift cards.
• Animal Adoption/Rehoming Program that rehabilitates and rehomes select rescued animals (such as chickens and goats), connecting them with adopting families as pets rather than as livestock.
• Community Education Programs Educational programs delivered through tours and community engagement that give visitors, particularly children and students, the chance to meet farm animals and learn about their behavior, sentience, and welfare.
• Volunteer Work Parties Monthly volunteer work parties held 10am to 1pm every third Sunday at the sanctuary, offering hands-on tasks for community members of all skill levels.
• Wishlist Program In-kind donation program via Amazon Wishlist, Chewy Wishlist, and DreamList containing needed sanctuary supplies including feed, hay, care equipment, plants, and building materials.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program Four-tier annual corporate sponsorship program (Leader $5,000+, Partner $2,500-$4,999, Supporter $1,000-$2,499, Community $500-$999 or in-kind) providing businesses with marketing benefits including banners at events, logo placement in the email newsletter, social media posts, banquet tickets, and website links.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ animal residents rescued and given permanent sanctuary homes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fluffy Cow CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner that donates $2.50 for every item sold when customers use the Ballydídean referral link.
• Dot Me In DashesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner creating custom Ballydídean-themed bracelets and donating 25% of sales to the sanctuary.
• Rite AidminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail pharmacy partner that pays the sanctuary $0.50 per prescription filled and 1.5% for in-store and online shopping through their fundraising program.
• Fred Meyer / KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer that donates annually to the sanctuary based on the amount supporters shop through their community rewards program.
• WagtopiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline pet supply retailer that donates 5% of supporters' online purchases to the sanctuary.
• RaiseRightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGift card fundraising platform where retailers pay the sanctuary a percentage of gift card purchases. Enrollment code APEKZKU3KNLX.
• Scratch-and-Peck FeedsminorOthersCommunity sponsor providing animal feed supplies to the sanctuary.
• Island County Animal ControlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner doing the work of investigating animal neglect and abuse and extracting animals in need from dangerous situations. The sanctuary works with them on pig rescues and other cases.
• The Dairy Calf Underground RailroadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRescue network that saved 'bummer' lambs from commercial dairy herds destined to starve. Rushed animals up from Oregon to the sanctuary, including Burren, Dingle, and Dublin lambs.
• Whatcom Humane SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen admission animal shelter serving the broader Pacific Northwest region. Listed as a partner organization doing important related work.
• Critters & Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Whidbey animal rescue organization saving rodents, reptiles, fish, and other animals the sanctuary doesn't take.
• Flying Colors AviaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBird rescue organization on Whidbey Island saving birds of all kinds. The sanctuary visited for infrastructure inspiration for outdoor bird runs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Animal Place: Vacaville, CA–based farmed animal sanctuary and education center with public tours, vegan education, and animal sponsorship — a direct operational analog on the West Coast.
• Farm Sanctuary: The original and largest U.S. farm animal sanctuary (Watkins Glen, NY + Acton, CA). Directly comparable nonprofit operating model: rescue, lifelong sanctuary care, public tours, education programs, and donation-driven revenue for farmed animals.
• Woodstock Farm Sanctuary: Highland, NY–based farmed animal sanctuary with tours, education programs, and an animal sponsorship/donation model structurally identical to Ballydídean's, including a similar community-events GTM.
• Catskill Animal Sanctuary: Saugerties, NY–based farmed animal sanctuary with tours, humane education, and an animal sponsorship program targeting many of the same species (cows, pigs, goats, chickens) as Ballydídean.
• Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary: Maryland-based farmed animal sanctuary providing lifelong care, public tours, and education programs funded primarily through donations and sponsorships — comparable scale and programming to Ballydídean.
• Pasado's Safe Haven: Sultan, WA–based farmed and companion animal sanctuary in the Pacific Northwest. Closest geographic peer operating a similar rescue, rehabilitation, education, and donation-funded model — including tour programs.
• Gentle Barn: California-based farm animal sanctuary offering guided tours, animal sponsorships, and education programs for rescued farmed animals (cows, pigs, horses, birds). Closest West Coast analog to Ballydídean's programming.
• Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary: Colorado-based nonprofit farmed animal sanctuary with public tours, education programs, and recurring sponsorship model — a comparable mid-sized, donation-funded sanctuary operation.

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: The largest U.S. animal welfare nonprofit, operating sanctuaries (Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT) and a national network. Same mission category but companion-animal-focused and at vastly larger scale than Ballydídean.

Regional players

• Whatcom Humane Society: Open-admission animal shelter serving Bellingham, WA and the broader Pacific Northwest — a regional peer named explicitly as a Ballydídean partner, addressing related but primarily companion-animal welfare work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/ballydidean
• Facebookfacebook.com/ballydidean
• Instagraminstagram.com/ballydidean
• TikToktiktok.com/@ballydidean

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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