Farmersville, TX

GIRTYS PLACE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY

EIN 81-4633428

Environment & Animal Welfare Animal Rescue & Shelters

Mission

To rescue, rehabilitate, and provide lifelong sanctuary or placement for farm and companion animals in need, offering medical care, shelter, and adoption services so each animal can live its best life.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About GIRTYS PLACE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY

Girtys Place Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Farmersville, Texas that operates as the Girty's Place program of Shutt'er Down Ranch, a volunteer-run sanctuary. The organization focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating farm and other animals—particularly pigs—providing medical care, sanctuary, and adoption services as appropriate.

The EIN 81-4633428 is associated with Girtys Place and is confirmed in nonprofit filings; the organization files Form 990s and has active public fundraising and adoption listings. In recent years the charity reported significant growth in operating scale and public activity (notably in its 2022–2023 filings) while continuing day-to-day rescue, veterinary, and sanctuary work on its Farmersville property.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) Establishment

Formally recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (established 2017), creating a sustained legal and financial platform for rescue, medical care, and sanctuary operations.

Significant Financial Growth (2022–2023)

Filed public Form 990 returns showing substantial revenue growth and increased assets between 2021 and 2023, enabling expanded veterinary care and facility support for rescued animals.

Expanded Sanctuary Care

Developed Girty's Place within the Shutt'er Down Ranch property to shelter and provide lifelong care for dozens of rescued farm and companion animals (pigs, goats, sheep, donkeys, turkeys and others), and to support adoption of suitable animals.

At a glance

Total assets: $34K
Annual revenue: $7.0M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 81-4633428
Location: Farmersville, TX
Website: www.sdranch.com
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Operates a public-facing rescue and adoption presence (site rescue pages and Petfinder listings) and solicits donations via its sanctuary site.

Participates in local fundraising platforms and events (including regional giving-day campaigns) to support rescue and medical efforts.

Maintains public IRS Form 990 filings (records through the 2023 fiscal year are available), demonstrating formal nonprofit reporting and governance.

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