Civic Intelligence

Sandbar Sanctuary

EIN 85-2478742 • 501(c)3 • Northridge, CA

990-N CoverageNTEE E50

Profile

Sandbar sanctuary provides equine therapy for victims of domestic violence, using horses who have themselves been rescued from abusive or neglectful situations. Our goal is to help our clients increase their confidence and learn to set healthy boundaries via working with equines

8803 Shirley AvenueNorthridge, CA 91324

www.sandbarsanctuary.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

5th percentile

-61%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE E • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Down

$60,800

Down $9,589 (-14%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$55,573

Up $55,573 from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$490

Down $1,065 (-68%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Up

$145,920

Up $52,903 (+57%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$183,255

Up $33,614 (+22%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$37,335

Up $19,289 (+34%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2023: $70,389Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,5552023Assets 2024: $60,800Liabilities 2024: $55,573Net Assets 2024: $4902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$60,800
Liabilities$55,573
Net Assets$490
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2023: $93,017Expenses 2023: $149,641Net Income 2023: -$56,6242023Revenue 2024: $145,920Expenses 2024: $183,255Net Income 2024: -$37,3352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$145,920
Expenses$183,255
Net Income-$37,335
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$60,800
Liabilities
$55,573
Net assets
$490
Revenue
$145,920
Expenses
$183,255
Net income
-$37,335
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.56$0.00$1.46$1.83$0.37
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$0.02$0.93$1.50$0.57
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 14, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$145,920
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Sandbar sanctuary provides equine therapy for victims of domestic violence, using horses who have themselves been rescued from abusive or neglectful situations. Our goal is to help our clients increase their confidence and learn to set healthy boundaries via working with equines

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Equine-Assisted Therapy for Domestic Violence Survivors Service Provided: Personalized, trauma-informed sessions using rescued horses to support domestic violence survivors through ground-based equine therapy. No riding required; activitieslike grooming or leading horsesare tailored to each participants physical comfort and emotional readiness. Sessions take place in a private, secure, gated facility on four serene acres in the San Fernando Valley Persons Benefited: 34 clients directly participated in one-on-one or group sessions during the year. Key Highlights: Clients gained emotional insight by recognizing and interacting with horses that reflect their own emotional states. Many report increased confidence from safely handling a large animal and reframing their self-image For many, this sanctuary offers more than therapy - its a peaceful, low-pressure environment where they decide both pace and participation.-$178,338
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Cecilia EscobarCEOPT$0--
Kambiz DrakeCFOPT$0--
Juan SandovalSecretaryPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sandbar Sanctuary
EIN
85-2478742
Phone
8183832446
Address
8803 Shirley Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324

Signing Officer

Name
Cecilia Escobar
Title
CEO
Phone
8183832446
Signed
2026-03-14
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, Line 16

“Breakdown of additional expenses: Bank Fees - $180 Wifi - $1322.11 Horse Supplies - $6331.25 Trash and Manure Disposal - $8415 Ranch Repairs - $5350 Farrier - $3860 Veterinarian - $2470 RV Maintenance - $2000 Horse Training - $240 Animal Feed - $51,715 Insurance - $1180”

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