BROKEN SHOVELS FARM AND SANCTUARY SCHOOL
Broken Shovels is a sanctuary for homeless, abused, neglected and slaughter‑bound farm animals and a center for non‑violence, outdoor education and humane stewardship for people and animals.
About BROKEN SHOVELS FARM AND SANCTUARY SCHOOL
Broken Shovels operates a rescue sanctuary in the Denver metro area (Henderson/Commerce City, Colorado), providing lifetime care, rehabilitation and veterinary treatment for hundreds of farm animals across many species.
Founded as a farm operation that transitioned into a sanctuary and developing a nature‑based Sanctuary School for young children, the organization runs public visitation events, volunteer and internship programs, and emergency medical rescues.
The organization is a tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit and has been operating sanctuary programs, emergency intakes and community education activities in recent years (including documented emergency medical rescues and property expansion to increase capacity).
Notable achievements
Transition from dairy to sanctuary
Converted a previously operating dairy into a dedicated farm animal sanctuary and ceased animal agriculture operations to prioritize lifelong care and advocacy.
Documented emergency rescues & medical saves
Completed multiple high‑needs medical rescues and surgeries (examples in 2023), demonstrating on‑site triage, veterinary partnerships and urgent fundraising when required.
Property expansion to increase capacity
Acquired adjacent land to expand pasture and habitat space to improve animal welfare and accommodate additional rescues and program growth.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $749K
- Annual revenue
- $531K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 82-2424941
- Location
- Henderson, CO
- Website
- brokenshovels.com
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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