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Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

The Organization is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned wild animals back to their natural environments and educating the public about living harmoniously with Colorado's …

Animal Welfare Brighton, CO EIN 813663282 · IRS Reg 81-3663282 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

The Organization is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned wild animals back to their natural environments and educating the public about living harmoniously with Colorado's wildlife.

Founded
Headquarters
Brighton, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D34
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

The Organization is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned wild animals back to their natural environments and educating the public about living harmoniously with Colorado's wildlife.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D34
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Brighton, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 813663282. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $170K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is located in Brighton, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has $170K in annual revenue. 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.

Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is classified as a 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 $170K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Organization is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned wild animals back to their natural environments and educating the public about living harmoniously with Colorado's wildlife. Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $170K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 813663282, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% 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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Leadership

KE
Keith Gunn
President

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Brian M•••••
Director
CA
Carol M•••••
SECRETARY
CH
Charlene W•••••••
Director
CH
Chris N•••••
TREASURER
CH
Chris N••••••
Treasurer
DE
Denise C•••••••
Director
DR
Dr J••• B••••
Director
ER
Eric P••••••
Vice President
KE
Keith G•••
President
KE
Keith G••• J•
PRESIDENT
LA
Larry W•••••••
Secretary
MI
Michael K•••
Director
RH
Rhonda S•••••••
Director
SH
Shawna B•••••
Director
ST
Stacey H••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

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Charity Score Revenue Program %
Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center This page 72 $169,660 -
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Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 42 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

What is Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center?
Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brighton, United States. The Organization is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned wild animals back to their natural environments and educating the public about living harmoniously with Colorado's wildlife.
When was Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center founded?
Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center was founded in 2017.
Who leads Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center?
Keith Gunn serves as President.
Where is Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center located?
Headquartered in Brighton, United States.
What is Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center trustworthy?
Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 813663282. Registration: 81-3663282 (United States).
What is Sonflower Ranch Wildlife Rehabilitation Center's website?
https://sfrwildliferehab.com/