What Chenoa Manor does

Chenoa Manor is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization that operates a 25-acre animal sanctuary and youth learning center in Avondale, Chester County, established in 2003 by Dr. Rob Teti, DVM. The organization provides lifetime sanctuary for farm and exotic animals (pigs, goats, cows, horses, chickens, turkeys, rabbits) that have no alternative placement, while simultaneously running youth educational programs, internships, and community workshops focused on nature connectedness, communication, and self-confidence. It is 100% volunteer-run with no paid staff and has served hundreds of animal residents and youth participants over its 20+ year history, earning American Sanctuary Association accreditation and earned media coverage from CBS News and WFMZ-69 News.

The core product suite is delivered in-person and includes farm tours, volunteer days, private workshops ($60/participant with plant-based lunch), high school and college internships requiring a minimum $500 fundraising component, Quiet Reflections meditation sessions ($25-$100 sliding scale), wellness yoga classes, and the Melody & Matter immersive tour. Supporting services include event rentals (weddings, reunions, parties) and a Benefactor program priced at $1,000 annually or $100 monthly with exclusive perks such as private tours and annual cocktail parties. The organization has no proprietary technology systems, no API, and no digital product surface; all engagement occurs through the website, social channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest), email newsletter, and on-site experiences.

The revenue model is donation-and-event-driven, with individual donations (one-time and recurring) as the primary stream, supplemented by workshop and event fees, corporate sponsorships (Victory Brewing Company, Harvest Seasonal Grill, Vedge Restaurant, Concord Pet Foods, Basic Earth Essentials, Inverbrook Farm, Gateway Garden Center), and product sales (vegan nettle pesto via Harvest Market Natural Foods using Rumbleway Farm's certified kitchen). Distribution is exclusively regional and direct, with the Chester County/Delaware geography as the primary market. In July 2023, Chenoa expanded its mission scope by partnering with the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families to develop a group foster home for teenage boys in foster care, marking a strategic diversification into residential youth services.

Name

Chenoa Manor

Legal name

Chenoa Manor

Website

https://chenoamanor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chenoa Manor is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit operating a 25-acre animal sanctuary and youth learning center in Avondale, Pennsylvania, providing lifetime care for farm and exotic animals while delivering educational programs, workshops, and wellness experiences to youth and community members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Sanctuary and Youth Education Services

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Animal sanctuary services
• Youth education programs
• Farm tour experiences
• Volunteer engagement
• Nonprofit learning center

Headquarters

HQ city

Avondale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Chenoa Manor is a nonprofit that relies exclusively on financial support from individuals through one-time and recurring donations. They offer a Benefactor program at $1,000 annually or $100 monthly with exclusive benefits.
2. Program and Event Revenue: Revenue generated from workshops ($60/participant), farm tours, volunteer days, Quiet Reflections sessions (sliding scale $25-$100), and special events like the Manor Mudder and Holiday Extravaganza.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Event sponsorships from local businesses including Vedge Restaurant, Victory Brewing Company, Harvest Seasonal Grill, and others. Corporate sponsors listed for annual Holiday Extravaganza.
4. Product Sales: Sale of products including vegan nettle pesto, farm tours tickets, workshop registrations, and event tickets through the website store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Chenoa Manor operates a 25-acre nonprofit animal sanctuary and youth learning center in Avondale, Pennsylvania, providing lifetime sanctuary for farm and exotic animals while offering educational programs, workshops, internships, farm tours, and community events. The organization is 100% volunteer-run and delivers hands-on nature-connected programming for youth alongside paid farm experiences, yoga, meditation sessions, and event rentals for visitors.

Product overview

Chenoa Manor operates as a unified animal sanctuary and youth learning center offering in-person programs and experiences rather than a technology product. The core portfolio includes Farm Tours, Volunteer Days, and Workshops that combine animal care, art, and horticulture components. Supporting programs include an Internship Program for students, Quiet Reflections meditation sessions, and Youth Programs. The organization generates revenue through Benefactor-level donations, Event Rentals, and ticket-based experiences such as yoga classes and specialty tours like Melody & Matter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Farm Tours Guided behind-the-scenes tours of the sanctuary offering visitors an up-close experience with animal residents, including time for questions, discussion, and reflection.
• Volunteer Days Scheduled volunteer opportunities where participants engage in farm work including planting garden beds, tending to animals, and other grounds maintenance tasks.
• Workshops Private workshops offering animal, art, and horticulture components. Tasks include invasive species removal, planting, stall cleaning, animal husbandry, garden maintenance, and minor building maintenance. Includes plant-based lunch. $60 per participant, minimum 3 participants required.
• Internship Program High school and college student internships providing hands-on experience in operating an animal sanctuary, with focus on farm hand skills, advocacy, fundraising (minimum $500), and artistic projects.
• Quiet Reflections 90-minute private meditation sessions held in silence at the sanctuary's stream-side buffer areas, allowing participants to observe residents and the natural world. Available on sliding scale donation from $25-$100 per session. Spots must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance; tickets are non-refundable donations.
• Youth Programs Educational programming for youth promoting nature connectedness, communication, and self-confidence through interactions with animals and the natural environment.
• Benefactor Program Recurring donation program at $1,000 annually or $100 monthly, offering benefits including name plaques on riparian buffer trees, private Gratitude Cocktail party invites, early event access, meet & greets with new animal residents, and exclusive private tours.
• Event Rentals Private event hosting services for weddings, reunions, and parties at the sanctuary venue.
• Connecting to Nature Yoga Hatha and Hatha Flow yoga classes held outdoors at the sanctuary, integrating meditation, breathing techniques, and postural alignment with reverence for nature and interconnectedness of life.
• Melody & Matter Tour Immersive tour combining site-specific musical performances with storytelling about animal residents, offering participants a mindful journey through scenic sanctuary locations.
• Vegan Nettle Pesto (Product Sales) Value-added farm product produced and sold by Chenoa Manor, made using harvested nettles and produced at partner Rumbleway Farm's certified kitchen. Distributed through Harvest Market Natural Foods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of animal residents provided lifetime sanctuary over 20 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Victory Brewing CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVictory Brewing Company has long supported Chenoa Manor by donating beverages for fundraising events. With their Kennett Square location opening, they planned to donate all spent grain to the sanctuary for animal feed. Chenoa needed to raise $800 for storage bins to receive the grain.
• Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocated in Glen Mills, PA, Harvest donates 5% of sales from their meatless Monday meals to Chenoa Manor.
• Vedge RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhiladelphia-based premier vegan restaurant, listed as event sponsor and raffle donor for Holiday Extravaganza.
• Basic Earth EssentialsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal company committed to high business standards that donates a percentage of sales to Chenoa Manor. They use Chenoa's harvested lavender in their products, creating a sustainable partnership.
• Concord Pet Foods & SuppliesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStore in Hockessin, DE, managed by Judy Piser, provides ongoing support by donating expired foods for sanctuary animal residents.
• Rumbleway FarmminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAllows Chenoa Manor to use their certified kitchen for production of vegan nettle pesto, enabling Chenoa to create and sell value-added products.
• Inverbrook FarmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerously donates squash for Chenoa's porcine and tortoise residents.
• Gateway Garden CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocated in Hockessin, DE, provides continued donations of pumpkins every fall that keep Chenoa's pig family happy.
• Penn Vet New Bolton CentercoreOthersPenn Vet's New Bolton Center provided exceptional veterinary care for Bette the pig after she was injured with arrows. Led by Dr. Marie-Eve Fecteau, the team performed surgery and provided week-long medical attention.
• Harvest Market Natural FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn Hockessin, Delaware, they purchased and sold Chenoa Manor's nettle pesto, with more to come when nettles sprout again.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Farm Sanctuary: One of the largest U.S. farm animal sanctuaries, operating rescued-lifetime-care facilities combined with advocacy and education programs. Closely comparable to Chenoa Manor's farm-and-exotic animal sanctuary and youth education mission.
• The Gentle Barn: California-based sanctuary housing rescued farm animals while running youth therapy, internship, and education programs. Mirrors Chenoa's combined sanctuary-and-youth-development positioning.
• Sunrise Farm Animal Sanctuary: North Carolina-based farm sanctuary providing lifetime care to rescued animals and engaging visitors through tours and volunteer opportunities. Similar sanctuary-plus-visitor engagement model.
• Woodstock Farm Sanctuary: New York farm animal sanctuary with public tours, volunteer programs, and educational events. Comparable in offering farm tours, workshops, and community-led programming.
• Catskill Animal Sanctuary: New York-based farm animal sanctuary with rescued animal care, youth programming, and vegan education initiatives. Directly comparable operating model to Chenoa Manor in scope of activities and community engagement.

Regional players

• Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research: Newark, DE-based nonprofit wildlife rescue and education organization. Regionally comparable animal welfare mission and donor base though focused on wild birds rather than farm/exotic sanctuary residents.
• Delaware Humane Association: Delaware-based animal welfare organization active in Chenoa's secondary operating geography. Competes for regional donations and volunteer engagement across Delaware communities.
• Brandywine Valley SPCA: Chester County, PA animal welfare organization serving the same regional donor and volunteer pool as Chenoa Manor. Competes for local charitable giving and community engagement in Chenoa's primary geography.

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: Large national animal welfare organization operating a sanctuary campus plus nationwide adoption and spay/neuter programs. Comparable in animal welfare mission and donor-driven revenue model, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• ASPCA: National animal welfare organization offering rescue, advocacy, and humane education. Overlaps with Chenoa's animal welfare and education mission but at a national, multi-program scale rather than a single-site sanctuary focus.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chenoamanorfarm
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChenoaManor
• Instagraminstagram.com/chenoamanor
• Pinterestpinterest.com/chenoamanor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chenoa-manor

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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