Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
Connecting Community Through Compassion
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
EIN: 47-4769645
Mission
To provide refuge and guardianship for farmed animals, inspire a community to think differently through education and outreach, and promote a more compassionate lifestyle.
Our core values are:
Compassion
Freedom
Be the change
Trust
Community
Love
Peace
Holistic
Ruling year
2015
Co-Founder
Shaleen Shah
Co-Founder
Mrs. Shilpi Shah
Main address
3470 County Road 7
Erie, CO 80516 USA
EIN
47-4769645
Animal welfare
Agriculture
Population served
Adults
Families
NTEE code
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reports Download other documentsWhat we aim to solve
Luvin Arms is a place of refuge for abused or neglected farmed animals. Over 56 billion land animals are killed for food every year, and before their deaths, these animals suffer in cruel, harsh conditions. Many animals are bred to grow so large that they cannot walk, causing them pain and other injuries. Chickens are either crammed into small battery cages with several other chickens or placed in massive sheds with tens of thousands of other chickens. Cows, sheep, goats, and other animals used for their milk are continually impregnated for years until they can no longer produce enough milk. Many farmed animals are living in their own feces and susceptible to painful ammonia burns as well as respiratory problems and other illnesses. Farmed animals are also killed within weeks or months of their lives when they are still considered babies. Luvin Arms works to rescue animals from this fate and provide them sanctuary for them to live out their lives in freedom.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Sanctuary
To provide sanctuary for neglected and abused farm animals
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Gobal Federation of Animal Sanctuaries 2023
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of animals rescued
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of people on the organization's email list
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of new website visitors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
2020 stat represents 44,442 visitors . The website had a total of 110,270 page views in 2020. 2021: Page Views - 95, 882 2022: Page Views - 136k 2023: Page View - 150k
Number of Facebook followers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of visitors
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We launched virtual tours/visits in 2020 2021 #s include in-person and virtual public tours, virtual field trips, events and private tours.
Number of animal residents
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of staff
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of gifts received
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Number of recurring donations
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Sanctuary
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total percent of people who want to commit to a more compassionate lifestyle after our tour
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We do not have this data for 2019
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We are working to grow a farmed animal sanctuary that connects community through compassion. Luvin Arms aims to inspire our community to think differently and promote a more compassionate lifestyle through education and outreach programs.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Luvin Arms connects the community to farmed animals through education and outreach programs. We offer weekend “Connect” and “Compassion” tours that help the community build a deeper connection to farmed animals and inspire them to include farmed animals in their circle of compassion. We also hold impactful onsite education events such as cooking demos and workshops. These events teach people why to give up animal products and how to live a cruelty-free lifestyle.
Luvin Arms continues to reach more and more people to help make our goals possible. We table at dozens of farmers markets, festivals, pop-up markets, and leading animal advocacy conferences, spreading both local and national awareness.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Luvin Arms has 40 acres of land to provide sanctuary to rescued animals. We are also located to three major cities: Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins, which gives us plenty of opportunity to reach a wide audience of people.
Our staff consists of Tour Guides, Humane Educators, Animal Caregivers, and our Development Team, all who have experience working at other animal sanctuaries. Our staff also participate in ongoing professional development such as attending conferences and receiving training from vets.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Luvin Arms has directly saved 700 lives so far. Over 5,000 people visited the sanctuary in 2018, and 78% of everyone who comes on a tour and isn’t already living a cruelty-free lifestyle say they will make more compassionate lifestyle choices.
We offer cooking classes, documentary screenings, panels, dinners, educational talks, and workshops throughout the year that help make our community aware of more compassionate choices and why we should make those choices.
Also in 2018, we were published in an eighth grade textbook in India, a publication that reached 300,000 people just that year.
Currently, we plan to rescue more animals in need; expand our marketing, education, and outreach; and expand our facilities to better help our residents and reduce costs. We also plan to increase enrichment for our animal residents, to provide them the best environment both physically and mentally.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
9.06
Months of cash in 2022 info
6.9
Fringe rate in 2022 info
14%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $189,648 | $126,965 | $483,168 | $1,163,529 | -$1,000,239 |
| As % of expenses | 45.5% | 16.2% | 61.8% | 101.3% | -64.0% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $175,467 | $111,883 | $450,997 | $1,129,096 | -$1,042,960 |
| As % of expenses | 40.8% | 14.0% | 55.4% | 95.5% | -64.9% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $606,044 | $911,262 | $1,217,883 | $2,257,559 | $1,605,063 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -16.0% | 50.4% | 33.6% | 85.4% | -28.9% |
| Program services revenue | 1.0% | 0.0% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 98.9% | 100.0% | 86.3% | 95.1% | 95.4% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | -0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $416,396 | $784,297 | $781,547 | $1,148,428 | $1,563,858 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 88.9% | 88.4% | -0.4% | 46.9% | 36.2% |
| Personnel | 44.3% | 37.3% | 55.3% | 48.5% | 57.8% |
| Professional fees | 0.1% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 8.2% | 3.6% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.2% | 7.9% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 55.6% | 61.0% | 42.5% | 30.0% | 30.7% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $430,577 | $799,379 | $813,718 | $1,182,861 | $1,606,579 |
| One month of savings | $34,700 | $65,358 | $65,129 | $95,702 | $130,322 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $4,027 | $0 | $3,700 | $3,850 |
| Fixed asset additions | $20,119 | $0 | $32,491 | $182,120 | $47,458 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $485,396 | $868,764 | $911,338 | $1,464,383 | $1,788,209 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 11.8 | 7.6 | 12.9 | 9.4 | 6.9 |
| Months of cash and investments | 11.8 | 7.6 | 12.9 | 9.4 | 6.9 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 10.2 | 7.1 | 12.6 | 18.8 | 5.8 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $411,007 | $498,383 | $839,055 | $901,596 | $904,539 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $0 | $287,844 | $1,142,952 | $1,099,045 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $1,427,643 | $1,442,143 | $1,537,945 | $1,720,066 | $1,767,526 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 2.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $2,258,199 | $3,387,295 | $2,344,335 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $214,276 | $159,878 | $1,201,322 |
| Total net assets | $1,751,032 | $1,862,908 | $2,472,475 | $3,547,173 | $3,545,657 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Co-Founder
Shaleen Shah
Entrepreneur. Thinker. Trail Blazer. Driven by freedom. Respect and honor for all living things. Compassion activist.
Co-Founder
Shilpi Shah
CPA & mother of two. Born vegetarian now vegan since 5 years. Driven to make a difference & be a voice for farm animals.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
Board of directorsas of 08/04/2024
Board of directors data
Shaleen Shah
Shilpi Shah
Shaleen Shah
Seventhman
Justin MARCEAU
Jina Shah
Caroline Bushnell
Matt Tullman
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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Leadership
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