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Chewy Wish List (Life Long Care / Supplies Donations)
In-kind donationsAnimal care supplies
Who can apply: Open to any individual or organization willing to purchase and donate items from the Chewy wish list.
About Turpentine Creek Foundation
To rescue and provide lifetime sanctuary for captive wild animals
Focus Areas
Animal rescueSanctuary careWildlife conservation (captive animals)Veterinary servicesEducation and interpretationHabitat construction and maintenance
Who They Fund
animals (unspecified)
Funding Style
direct servicein-kind support (food donations)program-specific funding
Topics
animal food supply
About Turpentine Creek Foundation
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.
What Turpentine Creek Foundation Funds
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.
How Turpentine Creek Foundation Gives
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.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$613K
Total Assets
$9.5M
Total Revenue
$4.8M
Total Expenses
$5.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $67K and $212K, with a median of $126K.
25th Percentile
$67K
Median
$126K
75th Percentile
$212K
Geographic Reach
Regional4 states funded
About 0% of grants go to recipients in CO.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
TANYA SMITH
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