To rescue and provide lifetime sanctuary for captive wild animals
Turpentine Creek Foundation Inc’s recent giving is centered on food for captive wild animals, with the largest 2025 grant in the file going to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado for $340,920. The next-largest awards also follow the same pattern: $168,970 to Tiger Haven in Kingston, Tennessee, and $82,629 to Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota. That makes the foundation’s giving easy to read as practical support for the day-to-day care of sanctuary animals rather than broad, unrestricted philanthropy. The foundation’s stated purpose is to rescue and provide lifetime sanctuary for captive wild animals, and that mission lines up with the grant record. Its active programs point to long-term support for animal care, including legacy giving, habitat sponsorships, wish list donations, and enrichment support. Leadership is listed under Tanya Smith, and the organization reports annual grants of $612,694 against assets of $9,887,690. The recent grants show a regional footprint, but the funding theme stays consistent: direct support for animals that need ongoing food and care.
Animal food supply is the clearest thread in the grant record. In 2025, Turpentine Creek Foundation Inc gave $340,920 to The Wild Animal Sanctuary for food for animals, followed by $168,970 to Tiger Haven for the same purpose. A third grant, $82,629 to Wildcat Sanctuary, also supported food for animals. The foundation’s broader program list shows that this is not limited to outside grantees. It also supports animal food and care through in-kind wish list donations, including its Chewy Wish List for daily care supplies. Habitat support is another visible line of work: the Freedom Field Habitat Naming Plaque Sponsorship program directs proceeds to habitat upkeep, enrichment, and daily care. Enrichment donations are a third cause area, with toys and monetary gifts used for the animals most in need or for a specific animal when requested.
The typical grant size is fairly substantial: p25 is $67,016, median is $125,800, and p75 is $211,958. That fits a pattern of fewer, larger awards rather than many small checks. The recent record also looks like one-off grantmaking by recipient, with each listed grantee appearing once in the data provided. The foundation operates as a nonprofit funder with a regional geographic scope and active programs that accept unsolicited support from donors and supporters. Its giving includes direct grants plus in-kind and program-specific support, especially for animal care and supplies. Legacy giving and retail partnership programs suggest a longer-term funding structure alongside current operational support.
$613K
$9.5M
$4.8M
$5.5M
Most grants fall between $67K and $212K, with a median of $126K.
25th Percentile
$67K
Median
$126K
75th Percentile
$212K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in CO.
TANYA SMITH
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The grant record is U.S.-only, with 100% of listed grants going to recipients in the United States. Colorado appears most often by recipient count, driven by The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, which also received the largest grant. Other recent recipient locations include Kingston, Tennessee; Sandstone, Minnesota; and Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. The foundation’s HQ is in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, but no recent grant in the file goes to Arkansas recipients.
Its stated purpose is to rescue and provide lifetime sanctuary for captive wild animals. The recent grants reinforce that mission through direct support for food for animals, while the active programs also emphasize habitat upkeep, enrichment, supplies, and long-term care.
The typical award is sizeable: p25 is $67,016, median is $125,800, and p75 is $211,958. The recent file shows grants ranging from $20,175 to $340,920.
By recipient count, Colorado is the top state in the data, led by a grant to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg. The recent grants also go to recipients in Tennessee, Minnesota, and Missouri, and all listed grants are in the United States.
Yes. Several active programs are marked as accepting unsolicited support, including Legacy Giving / Bequests, Freedom Field Habitat Naming Plaque Sponsorship, Chewy Wish List, Wishlists & Partnerships, and Enrichment Donations.
It runs planned giving, habitat naming sponsorships, a Chewy wish list for supplies, retail partnership fundraising through Kroger Community Rewards and eBay for Charity, and enrichment donations for animal care. These programs focus on ongoing operations, supplies, and long-term sanctuary support.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY | KEENESBURG, CO | $340,920 | 2025 | FOOD FOR ANIMALS |
| TIGER HAVEN | KINGSTON, TN | $168,970 | 2025 | FOOD FOR ANIMALS |
| WILDCAT SANCTUARY | SANDSTONE, MN | $82,629 | 2025 | FOOD FOR ANIMALS |
| CROWN RIDGE TIGER SANCTUARY SCOTT FOUNDATION | STE GENEVIEVE, MO | $20,175 | 2025 | FOOD FOR ANIMALS |
CROWN RIDGE TIGER SANCTUARY SCOTT FOUNDATION
$20,175FOOD FOR ANIMALS
Current and upcoming funding from Turpentine Creek Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to the public — supporters must sign up/choose the Refuge within the partner program (e.g., enroll in Kroger Community Rewards, select TCWR in eBay for Charity).
Who can apply: Open to any individual or organization willing to purchase and donate items from the Chewy wish list.
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