Spring Farm Sanctuary
Preselected recipients only
Spring Farm Sanctuary is a private foundation in Long Lake, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,234 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,102 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$34,234
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,102
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,500 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $103,683 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $124,607 |
| 2025 | $34,234 | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
Spring Farm Sanctuary says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Spring Farm Sanctuary funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,104 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,100 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,030 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Relaxo Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Sol Criations Farm Sanctuary Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Misfits Animal Rescue and Sanctuary | General operating support | $3,104 |
| Ziggys Refuge | General operating support | $3,100 |
| Peacefield Farm Sanctuary | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Animal Folks | General operating support | $1,030 |
Officers and trustees
- Robin E Johnson
- Jonathan Applebaum
- Katherine Applebaum
- Jill Applebaum
- Thomas Applebaum
- Dale Weber
Questions people ask
Does Spring Farm Sanctuary accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spring Farm Sanctuary give?
$34,234 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,102.
Who runs Spring Farm Sanctuary?
Its 2025 filing lists Robin E Johnson (President & Chair), Jonathan Applebaum (Secretary & Treasurer), Katherine Applebaum (Director) and Jill Applebaum (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Spring Farm Sanctuary fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.