Founding fund · land & first residents

$0 raised of $75,000 goal

0 of 100 Founding 100 donor seats claimed.

The Founding 100: the first hundred donors who give $250 or more become founding members — recognized on the donor wall (with your permission), invited to a private opening-day walk-through, and sent a copy of our Backyard Conservation Starter Guide.

Give online

We process donations securely through Stripe. Both one-time and recurring monthly gifts are supported.

Prefer to send a check? Mailing address available on request — email [email protected].

Where your money goes

$25

Seed Donor

buys a week of pollinator-friendly seed for the demonstration garden.

$50

Hay Donor

supports a hay bale and bedding for a resident.

$100

Field-Trip Donor

funds one school visit, including transport stipend.

$250

Founding 100 Founding 100

named on the donor wall, opening-day invitation, Starter Guide PDF.

$500

Paddock Patron Founding 100

underwrites fencing for one paddock and a Founding 100 seat.

$1,000

Leadership Gift Founding 100

leadership-tier gift toward land acquisition + Founding 100 seat + recognition.

In-kind donations

We accept in-kind contributions of materials, services, and supplies that directly support sanctuary operations. Current priority needs: fencing, lumber, livestock-safe shelter materials, hay, feed, veterinary supplies, and farm equipment. Email [email protected] with a description and we’ll respond within a few days.

Legacy & planned giving

You can name Sleepy Tales Farm Sanctuary in your will, as a beneficiary of a retirement account, or as the recipient of a charitable remainder trust. Planned gifts are how small sanctuaries become permanent. We’d be honored to talk through options privately — please email [email protected].

Donor-Advised Funds & matching gifts

Once our tax-exempt determination is granted, we’ll be able to receive grants from donor-advised funds (DAFs) and most corporate matching-gift programs. Check our 501(c)(3) Status page for the latest.

Transparency & your rights as a donor

We publish financial statements, tax filings, and annual reports as they become available. See our Financial Transparency page. Our Donor Privacy Policy details what we collect, how we protect it, and the rights you retain.