Aloha Animal Sanctuary

What Aloha Animal Sanctuary does

Aloha Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in January 2019 in Kaneohe, Hawaii, operating as Oahu's first and only non-profit farmed animal sanctuary on a 2-acre site at the base of the Ko'olau Mountain Range. As of November 2025, the organization provides lifelong care to 45 rescued farmed animal residents and is operated entirely by volunteers with no paid staff positions (EIN 83-1947197). The sanctuary's operations include animal rescue, rehabilitation, and ongoing husbandry, supplemented by a visitor-facing program of day tours, painting classes, concert fundraisers, and community volunteer events, with the land itself provided through a partnership with the property-owning couple.

The organization funds itself through a diversified but grant-sensitive mix of recurring individual animal sponsorships ($25/month per resident), episodic foundation grants (notably $25,000 from GIFT Foundation in 2020 and $20,000 from Nan Chul Shin Foundation in 2022), one-time major donations (including a $7,500 anonymous gift in 2020 and a $7,000 Team K2 contribution in 2021), in-kind services (such as the $13,000 Sunshine Landscaping contribution in 2022), and online crowdfunding via GoFundMe, Patreon, Venmo, PayPal, and merchandise sales on Bonfire. Ticketed programming — day tours ($25-$40), painting classes ($30), and concerts ($30-$50) — represents a recent effort to broaden revenue beyond donations and grants.

Cumulatively documented external support since founding totals approximately $73,500. The sanctuary has experienced financial stress in 2025, prompting an emergency GoFundMe campaign that reached approximately 90% of its goal and a leadership transition in which Kristie LaRose assumed the Executive Director role in March 2025. Operational scale is constrained by the volunteer-run model and the 2-acre footprint, and growth is most evident in programming breadth (Learning Center planning, new event formats, Work-Trade Program) rather than resident count or geographic expansion.

Name

Aloha Animal Sanctuary

Legal name

Aloha Animal Sanctuary

Website

https://alohasanctuary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aloha Animal Sanctuary is Oahu's first nonprofit farmed animal sanctuary, founded January 2019 in Kaneohe, Hawaii, providing lifelong care to 45 rescued residents on a 2-acre volunteer-run site funded by sponsorships, grants, donations, and visitor events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Sanctuary Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Advocacy, Policy & Public Awareness (Animal Welfare) (BPAGAIAJ), Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC)

Keywords

• Animal sanctuary services
• Farmed animal rescue
• Animal sponsorship program
• Volunteer community programs
• Nonprofit animal welfare

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaneohe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: The sanctuary runs entirely on volunteer efforts and donations. Monthly animal sponsorship program allows donors to sponsor specific animals for $25/month, receiving certificates, portraits, and quarterly updates.
2. Visitor Tours and Events: Revenue from visitor day tours ($25-$40 per person), art classes ($30), and concert fundraisers ($30-$50). All ticket costs go directly to animal care.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online store through Bonfire selling Aloha Animal Sanctuary merchandise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aloha Animal Sanctuary operates O'ahu's first 501(c)(3) non-profit farmed animal sanctuary, providing lifelong rescue and care for abused, abandoned, and neglected farmed animals including pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and cats. The sanctuary funds its operations through scheduled visitor day tours, monthly animal sponsorship program, painting classes, concert fundraisers, merchandise sales, and direct donations. It is 100% volunteer-run with no paid positions, and complements rescue work with public education and advocacy around farmed animal welfare.

Product overview

Aloha Animal Sanctuary operates as a non-profit farmed animal sanctuary offering visitor experiences, animal sponsorship programs, and volunteer engagement opportunities. The core experience is the Visitor Day Tour, which provides guided access to the sanctuary where visitors meet animal residents and learn about the mission. The Animal Sponsorship Program allows monthly donors to support specific residents in exchange for updates and visit opportunities. Additional offerings include a Work-Trade Program for extended volunteer commitments, Art Among the Animals painting classes, Concert Fundraisers at partner venues, merchandise through Bonfire, and multiple donation channels (Venmo, PayPal, Patreon). The sanctuary is 100% volunteer-run with no paid positions.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Visitor Day Tours Scheduled guided tours of the sanctuary where visitors meet the rescued animal residents, learn about the organization's mission of farmed animal rescue, and participate in photo opportunities. Tickets are donation-based at $25 for Hawaii residents and $40 for non-residents, with children under 2 admitted free.
• Animal Sponsorship Program Recurring monthly sponsorship program at $25/month allowing donors to sponsor a specific rescued animal resident. Sponsors receive a certificate of sponsorship, seasonal penpal updates, and a portrait of their sponsored animal. Hero and Guardian level sponsors ($50+/month) receive an annual visit with the sponsored resident.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities at the sanctuary including on-site animal care, construction, gardening, administrative support, and event assistance. Includes a Work-Trade Program requiring a 3-month commitment of 25 hours per week for immersive sanctuary involvement. Open to community members and corporate groups.
• Art Among the Animals Painting Class Painting class held on sanctuary grounds at $30 per person. Participants tour the sanctuary, meet the animal residents, and paint their favorite resident. Geared toward participants aged 10 and older.
• Concert Fundraiser Evening music fundraiser events held at partner venues featuring live performances, silent auctions, and merchandise sales to raise funds for sanctuary operations. Tickets priced $30–$50; hosted at venues such as Cafe Kopi in Kailua.
• Merchandise Store Online merchandise store operated through Bonfire selling Aloha Animal Sanctuary branded apparel and accessories. Operates as an own storefront separate from the sanctuary's main Wix website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 rescued animals provided lifelong sanctuary care
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Susie's Duck SanctuarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal rescue organization that partners with Aloha Animal Sanctuary to provide homes for rescued animals. Susie rescued Oogie Boogie the silkie rooster and his companions Jack and Sally (muscovy ducks) and they came to live at the sanctuary through this partnership.
• Aloha Affordable Veterinary ServicescoreOthersVeterinary clinic providing affordable spay/neuter services for farmed animals. Recommended as top choice for affordable farmed animal veterinary care on Oahu.
• Feather & Fur Animal HospitalcoreOthersExotic and avian veterinary specialists recommended as top choice for birds. Accepts injured/ill endangered and native birds through their rehabilitation program.
• Paniolo Livestock ServicescoreOthersMobile farmed-animal veterinarian providing services for goats, sheep, pigs, cows, and more. Recommended as top recommendation for farmed animals.
• Cafe KopiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner venue hosting the Concert Fundraiser for Aloha Animal Sanctuary on August 22, 2026. Located at 45 Kihapai St, Kailua, HI 96734.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/alohaanimalsanctuary
• Instagraminstagram.com/alohaanimalsanctuary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aloha-animal-sanctuary

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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