Turpentine Creek Foundation Incorporated
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (Turpentine Creek Foundation, Inc.) in Eureka Springs, AR is a GFAS-accredited 501(c)(3) sanctuary providing lifetime refuge for rescued big cats. The official site lists EIN 71-0721742 and includes visitor information, rescue stories, volunteering/internship details, financial reports, and donation options.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established U.S.-based wildlife sanctuaries or exotic-animal rescue organizations with demonstrated capacity to receive and manage sizable operational support (especially food/animal care).
Good Fit
- • Operates a long-term sanctuary or rescue for big cats or other exotic animals.
- • Has clear, documented animal-care needs (food, veterinary, lifetime refuge).
- • Can absorb and report on large operational grants.
- • Is a registered nonprofit in the United States with visible governance/financial transparency.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to recipients in four different states (CO, TN, MN, MO), showing a multi-state footprint despite the foundation being based in Arkansas.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year four distinct independent sanctuaries were funded (four grants to four recipients), which shows a modestly diverse recipient set for the foundation's size; the sample is limited to one active grant year.
New Applicants
All 2024 grantees were new recipients, which suggests new entrants were funded in that year, but there is no multi-year turnover history and no public application process, so long-term openness cannot be confirmed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
