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Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary

GIVING ANIMALS A SAFE AND LOVING HOME THEY ALL DESERVE. MANY ANIMALS ARE HURT, DISCARDED, TOO YOUNG TO SURVIVE ON THEIR OWN, HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS, OR ARE LOOKED …

Animal Welfare Brodnax, VA EIN: 832603606 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary

In 2022, we welcomed a new rescue dog as well as a special needs baby goat. Our special needs goat was born with neurological issues affecting her balance therefore she uses a cart to stand, walk, and run. We had to do several updates to give her the best life both inside and outside. She has inspired so many by living her life so happy and having such amazing strength and determination. We care for just under 50 animals and we are always love sharing their daily life and rescue stories both online through social media channels as well as hosting private tours throughout the year to inspire more compassion. We hosted over 15 tours welcoming adults and children to …

Founded
Headquarters
Brodnax, 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 2019

Mission

Giving animals a safe and loving home they all deserve. Many animals are hurt, discarded, too young to survive on their own, have special needs, or are looked over for no fault of their own. At little buckets farm sanctuary those animals will be given a chance at a new life. They will be rehabilitated if needed, given plenty of food, shelter, love, and the necessary care all while making our farm their new home. They will never again be scared or hungry. They will only know love, having a full tummy and a place to call home while allowing them a chance to show off their personality, play with friends, and share their love with farm friends and become a part of the little buckets family. Through our social channels and in-person sanctuary tours, we show people that farm animals have fun, loving, and sweet personalities just like our domesticated pets. Farm animals have strong family bonds and friendships with each other as well as the humans in their lives. The animals at little buckets

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 20.00%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.9% of total expenses ($44,958 of $196,293).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, 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
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  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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Common questions

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Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Brodnax, 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 832603606. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $225K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 832603606. 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.

Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% 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.

Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary is located in Brodnax, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years. Its registered address is 715 Union Woods Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary has $225K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary 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 $225K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary. 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, Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

In 2022, we welcomed a new rescue dog as well as a special needs baby goat. Our special needs goat was born with neurological issues affecting her balance therefore she uses a cart to stand, walk, and run. We had to do several updates to give her the best life both inside and outside. She has inspired so many by living her life so happy and having such amazing strength and determination. We care for just under 50 animals and we are always love sharing their daily life and rescue stories both online through social media channels as well as hosting private tours throughout the year to inspire more compassion... Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary 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 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $225K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 832603606, 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
87% to programs
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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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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Susan K••••••••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (3)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M 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.

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 - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 9 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

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Quick facts about Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary

What is Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary?
Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brodnax, United States. In 2022, we welcomed a new rescue dog as well as a special needs baby goat. Our special needs goat was born with neurological issues affecting her balance therefore she uses a cart to stand, walk, and run. We had to do several updates to give her the best life both inside and outside. She has inspired so many by living her life so happy and having such amazing strength and determination. We care for just under 50 animals and we are always love sharing their daily life and rescue stories both online through social media channels as well as hosting private tours throughout the year to inspire more compassion. We hosted over 15 tours welcoming adults and children to the farm allowing them to meet all the animals, hear their stories, and hoping they learn about how amazing farm animals are and when they leave, we hope they make more compassionate choices. In addition, we went to one vegfest festival to share our mission and have people learn about our animals. And we begun planning our first big event and auction to be held in may 2023. And welcomed our first employee. This is in addition to maintaining our 31 acre farm and giving all the animals the best life.
When was Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary founded?
Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary was founded in 2018.
Who leads Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary?
Susan Klingenberg serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary located?
Headquartered in Brodnax, VA, United States.
What is Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary trustworthy?
Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary's registration number?
IRS EIN: 832603606.
What is Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary's website?
https://www.littlebucketsfarmsanctuary.org