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Life with Pigs

Life with Pigs Farm Animal Sanctuary provides forever homes to farm animals in need and compassion-filled educational experiences to the public. Life with Pigs is dedicated to educating …

Animal Welfare Williamsburg, VA EIN: 824362407 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Life with Pigs

Provide care for 27 rescued animals including 3 cows 3 pigs 3 dogs 2 sheep 3 turkeys 7 chickens 1 parrot 1 rabbit 2 geese 1 toad and 1 tortoise. Advocate for the rights of non-human animals through educational programs and outreach. We participated in 12 outreach events and held 12 educational tours at the sanctuary with approximately 350 people coming through our facility. We also produced digital content which reached over 100 million viewers worldwide.

Founded
Headquarters
Williamsburg, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Life with Pigs Farm Animal Sanctuary provides forever homes to farm animals in need and compassion-filled educational experiences to the public. Life with Pigs is dedicated to educating people about the injustices faced by animals and how we can better coexist with our fellow earthlings. We operate under the guiding principle that animals are our equals and deserve equal consideration for their needs and desires.

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.2% of total expenses ($21,115 of $148,911).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.77
Program$0.77
77% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Life with Pigs with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Life with Pigs is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Williamsburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 824362407. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $205K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Life with Pigs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 824362407. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Life with Pigs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.

Life with Pigs is located in Williamsburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Life with Pigs has $205K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Life with Pigs is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $205K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Life with Pigs. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Life with Pigs holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Provide care for 27 rescued animals including 3 cows 3 pigs 3 dogs 2 sheep 3 turkeys 7 chickens 1 parrot 1 rabbit 2 geese 1 toad and 1 tortoise. Advocate for the rights of non-human animals through educational programs and outreach. We participated in 12 outreach events and held 12 educational tours at the sanctuary with approximately 350 people coming through our facility. We also produced digital content which reached over 100 million viewers worldwide. Life with Pigs is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $205K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Life with Pigs are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Life with Pigs is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 824362407, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
77% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Ryan P•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (6)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 23 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2018
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Life with Pigs

What is Life with Pigs?
Life with Pigs is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Williamsburg, United States. Provide care for 27 rescued animals including 3 cows 3 pigs 3 dogs 2 sheep 3 turkeys 7 chickens 1 parrot 1 rabbit 2 geese 1 toad and 1 tortoise. Advocate for the rights of non-human animals through educational programs and outreach. We participated in 12 outreach events and held 12 educational tours at the sanctuary with approximately 350 people coming through our facility. We also produced digital content which reached over 100 million viewers worldwide.
When was Life with Pigs founded?
Life with Pigs was founded in 2018.
Who leads Life with Pigs?
Ryan Phillips serves as President.
Where is Life with Pigs located?
Headquartered in Williamsburg, VA, United States.
What is Life with Pigs's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Life with Pigs trustworthy?
Life with Pigs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Life with Pigs's registration number?
IRS EIN: 824362407.
What is Life with Pigs's website?
http://www.lifewithpigs.com