My Nonprofit Reviews

My donations may be small but the appreciation I receive via thank you postcards featuring at least of one of the Tomten animals make my day. I keep every one--I must say they make me much happier than the return address labels I have received from other nonprofits. I can't choose a favorite "resident"—I love them all. The rescues are so well cared for during however much time they grace this earth. What continues to amaze me is that still, over the 10 years I have followed this amazing organization, most everyone who works at Tomten Farm and Sanctuary still does it all PRO BONO. Including founder Jen! (Does she ever sleep???) Not even board members. Not many other rescues/sanctuarys can say that. I like to think that in a very modest way I am helping, even if I am only funding a few bales of hay for someone who arrived in terrible condition.

2023
Oh the stories these horses, pigs, donkeys, cats, sheep, llama, goats, ponies, chickens, ducks, alpacas, roosters, cats and geese could tell. Lucky for us, they have Tomten Founder Jenifer and her dedicated volunteers, donors and tour attendees to help share those stories. Most of the Rescues had horrible pasts and no future. Many were scheduled to "be processed" less than a week before Tomten stepped in. And, as hard as it is to believe, some had even been seized from other nonprofit sanctuaries where they were living in filth, lame, underfed and with little to no proper veterinary/dental care.

Tomten Farm and Sanctuary gives all of the animals who walk through their gates a second chance to find peace, protection and possibility. If that future is not possible, after exhausting every possible option, palliative care is provided followed by a peaceful, humane departure from this life surrounded by loving caretakers, is ensured.

I feel like my donations, however small, help even more creatures walk through those gates. And volunteering, virtually or at the farm, confirms to me that those donations are being responsibly directed toward helping animals in need.

To be part of Tomten Farm and Sanctuary is an honor and a privilege. Its founder, Jen, runs this nonprofit by the book…every penny donated is accounted for, every supporter appreciated, every animal (from the smallest rescued kitty, rabbit or chicken to the largest cows and draft equines) is living its best life. Peace, protection and possibility can be found and enjoyed here—by its rescued animals, farm tour visitors, seminar attendees, volunteers and even those who just follow the Tomten Facebook page. 100% volunteer staffed, 100% donation funded, 100% transparent. Thank you for your consideration.

When I donate to Tomten Farm and Sanctuary, there is never any doubt that every penny goes toward the animals and their care. No paid staff—founder, dedicated volunteers and Board members provide all the animal care—and the organization is very transparent about where my donation dollars go. Animals receive excellent care, facility is clean and well run. Founder Jen is very open to answering any questions you may have.