The Oasis Sanctuary

What The Oasis Sanctuary does

The Oasis Sanctuary, legally Oasis Sanctuary Foundation, Ltd., is an Arizona-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization (Federal EIN 86-0885646) founded on May 22, 1997 by Sybil Erden. It operates a lifetime-care parrot sanctuary on approximately 72 acres in the San Pedro River Valley near Benson, Arizona, housing roughly 800 surrendered, abandoned, or special-needs parrots that cannot be placed in adoptive homes. The organization is differentiated by its no-adoption policy: every bird remains under care for its natural life, with services including specialized nutrition, on-site veterinary medicine led by staff veterinarian and Board President Dr. Todd Driggers, enrichment, and dedicated aviaries including hospital facilities and a 2015 pole barn. Approximately 9 on-site staff work seven days a week, supported by an Executive Director (Janet Trumbule), Associate Director (Julie Dyson), and a broader volunteer and community ecosystem.

The Sanctuary is funded through a community-led model comprising recurring and one-time donations, a Bird Sponsorship program (monthly contributions funding named birds), memberships, and merchandise sold via its own website shop and a CafePress storefront (e.g., the Sockatoo foraging toy, embroidered t-shirts, calendars). Passive revenue is generated through shopping-portal integrations including Amazon Smile, iGive, Giving Assistant, ChameleonJohn, and escrip. Product and supply partnerships with Zupreem, Nuts.com, Koolfog, Rio Grande Organics, and Bissell Partners for Pets provide in-kind support. Governance rests with an independent Board of Directors; the organization has no parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity, and operates with a single primary facility plus a Scottsdale business office.

There is no proprietary technology platform; the operation runs on a WordPress website maintained by a volunteer developer, with no app, no AI/ML components, and no integrations beyond e-commerce and donation processing. The entity is not a technology company — it is a physical animal welfare operation whose competitive position rests on community reputation, fixed-asset capacity, and a deeply embedded supporter base, as evidenced by its 2025 GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofit recognition and a National Geographic feature.

Name

The Oasis Sanctuary

Legal name

Oasis Sanctuary Foundation, Ltd.

Website

https://the-oasis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Oasis Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 72-acre Arizona sanctuary that provides lifetime care for approximately 800 surrendered parrots, funded primarily through donations, recurring bird sponsorships, memberships, and merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Sanctuary Services

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Bird sanctuary services
• Parrot rescue care
• Animal welfare nonprofit
• Wildlife rehabilitation
• Exotic bird care

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Memberships: General operating funds raised through one-time and recurring donations, plus membership program
2. Bird Sponsorship: Monthly sponsorship program where individuals sponsor specific birds
3. Merchandise Sales: Online store through CafePress selling apparel, bags, mugs, calendars, and bird toys. 100% of proceeds benefit the birds.
4. Shop Products: Products sold directly including the Sockatoo foraging toy, embroidered t-shirts, calendars, and books

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Oasis Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rescues and provides lifetime sanctuary care for captive parrots on a 72-acre facility in Benson, Arizona. The organization supports its care mission through donations, memberships, a monthly Bird Sponsorship Program, a volunteer program, and a merchandise store (apparel, foraging toys, calendars, books). It operates with approximately 800 birds in residence and an annual operating budget of $1.6 million.

Product overview

The Oasis Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a bird sanctuary focused on rescuing and providing lifetime care for captive parrots. The organization offers several engagement programs including a Bird Sponsorship Program, Volunteer Program, and Membership Program. Additionally, they operate an Oasis Sanctuary Store (powered by CafePress) selling merchandise such as the Sockatoo foraging toy, Embroidered Oasis T-Shirts, and annual calendars. The organization accepts donations through various methods including online, mail, and stock donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bird Sponsorship Program Monthly sponsorship program in which individual supporters sponsor named birds at the sanctuary, providing financial support for each bird's care including food, medical care, and enrichment. Examples include small cockatoo pairs at $60/month; sponsorships fund nectar for lories, heart disease treatment, caregiver time, and other needs.
• Membership Program Recurring membership program allowing supporters to join the organization's cause with various benefits and provide ongoing operational funding.
• Volunteer Program Program enabling individuals to volunteer at the sanctuary through day visits and extended stays, performing tasks such as feeding, cleaning, and enrichment activities. Includes events such as Volunteer Day 2026.
• Donations General donation program accepting one-time and recurring contributions in many forms, including online donations, checks, stock donations, and RMDs. Includes specific campaigns such as the $30K Match Challenge.
• Sockatoo Foraging Toy
• Oasis Sanctuary Merchandise Store
• Embroidered Oasis T-Shirt
• Oasis Calendars
• I'm Your Buddy – A True Story
• Bird Relinquishment / Lifetime Sanctuary Care Intake and lifetime care service for parrots whose owners can no longer care for them, including those with special needs or behavioral issues that cannot be placed in adoptive homes. Birds are kept for their entire natural lives; none are adopted out.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ZupreemminorOthersBird food manufacturer that supports The Oasis Sanctuary as a corporate supporter
• NutsminorOthersNut and dried fruit company that supports the sanctuary through their 'Nuts for Birds' program
• KoolfogminorOthersCooling/misting system company that supports the sanctuary
• Rio Grande OrganicsminorOthersOrganic food supplier supporting the sanctuary
• Bissell Partners for PetsminorOthersPet product company supporting animal welfare organizations through their Partners for Pets program
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon's charitable giving program where a percentage of eligible purchases are donated to the sanctuary (EIN: 86-0885646)
• iGiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShopping portal that donates a portion of purchases to the sanctuary
• Giving AssistantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCash-back and coupon platform that donates 3-30% of purchases to the sanctuary
• ChameleonJohnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoupon site that supports the sanctuary through shopping purchases

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: One of the oldest U.S. animal welfare nonprofits, focused on preventing cruelty to animals nationwide through rescue, advocacy, and grantmaking. Comparable as a 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization but with much broader mandate and donor base.
• Humane Society of the United States: The largest U.S. animal protection organization, addressing animal welfare across species through advocacy, rescue partnerships, and sanctuaries. Comparable as a donation-funded nonprofit in animal welfare but vastly broader in scope and scale.
• Best Friends Animal Society: A large multispecies animal sanctuary and rescue organization in Kanab, Utah operating the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary. Comparable as a nonprofit lifetime-care sanctuary, but at much broader species and geographic scale.

Direct peers

• Foster Parrots: A parrot rescue and sanctuary that operates the Mollywood Sanctuary and provides lifetime care for parrots. Comparable to Oasis in mission, parrot specialization, and long-term sanctuary model.
• Phoenix Landing: A parrot welfare organization providing rescue, adoption, and sanctuary services for parrots across the U.S. Comparable to Oasis in parrot-species focus, community-driven nonprofit model, and reliance on donations and volunteers.
• The Gabriel Foundation: A parrot-specific rescue and sanctuary organization in Colorado offering lifetime and foster care for surrendered parrots. Highly comparable to Oasis in species focus, lifetime-care commitment, and nonprofit donation-based model.

Others

• World Parrot Trust: An international nonprofit dedicated to the survival of parrots in the wild through conservation, research, and education. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — they focus on wild parrots, while Oasis focuses on captive lifetime care — but they share the parrot-specific mission space and donor base.

Emerging players

• International Exotic Animal Sanctuary: A sanctuary in Texas providing lifetime care for exotic animals including big cats, bears, and primates. Comparable as a nonprofit exotic-animal sanctuary operating on donations, but focused on mammals rather than birds.
• Exotic Feline Rescue Center: A nonprofit sanctuary in Center Point, Indiana providing lifetime care for exotic big cats. Comparable as a small nonprofit exotic-species sanctuary reliant on donations, sponsorships, and volunteers, though operating in a different species niche.

Regional players

• Center for Animal Rescue and Education: A nonprofit animal rescue organization focused on cats, dogs, and small animals in a defined U.S. region. Comparable as a community-driven rescue/sanctuary nonprofit, though not parrot-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theoasisorg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/oasissanctuary
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheOasisSanctuary
• Instagraminstagram.com/oasis_sanctuary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-oasis-sanctuary

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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