Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge thanks donors after winter fundraiser raises over $120,000

The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge's winter matching campaign raised $129,217 by Dec. 31, 2025, surpassing a $90,000 goal, and the campaign continues through the end of February. Matching donations accounted for a large share of the refuge's 2025 funds.

The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge reported that its winter matching donation fundraiser raised more than $120,000 and exceeded its stated goal. The refuge cares for a large number of senior and high‑care donkeys and mules and relies mainly on donations to cover operating costs. For 2025 the charity budgeted between $700,000 and $800,000. Officials noted matching donation campaigns were especially important to the year's fundraising results. Key facts: - The refuge reported raising $129,217 by Dec. 31, 2025, during the winter campaign and said the campaign continues until the end of February. - The winter fundraiser surpassed a $90,000 goal. - Matching donors named in the report included Sakura's Hope Foundation and donors identified as Carmina and Terry, who provided matching gifts in spring, summer and winter. - Across three matching campaigns in 2025, the refuge reported $218,000 raised and said matching funds represented nearly 30% of its budget for the year. - The refuge said its 2025 budget was between $700,000 and $800,000 and that most revenue comes from donations. - The refuge is open to visitors from May 1 to Sept. 6 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with admission prices reported in the announcement. Summary: The fundraising success eased the refuge's near‑term finances and was described as helping to balance the budget for winter care of donkeys and mules. The organization said it looks ahead to a calm spring and to its summer visitor season, and noted the winter campaign remains active through the end of February.