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ikigai Sanctuary 501c3

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Ways to Help

Donte to the equne General Feed Fund.

Donate to the general feed fund. We collect donation pools and when enough is raised for a squeeze (That’s a truckload), we then call in an order.

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Ongoing Onsite Extra Hands Volunteers

VOLONTEER

What is The Purpose of Our Organization?

  • ikigai Sanctuary is a place of healing and happiness for rescued farm animals who have suffered from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. We provide them with loving care, veterinary treatment, and spacious habitats where they can thrive. At ikigai Sanctuary, we believe that every animal deserves a chance to live a full and joyful life. We rescue farm animals from situations of cruelty and neglect, and give them a permanent home where they can be themselves. We also share their stories with campers visiting Camp ikigai Animal Sanctuary, inspiring people to adopt a more compassionate way of living.

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Meet Our Team

Matt Downer

Matt Downer

Founder and President

30+ year Silicon Valley Tech executive turned "homeless" philanthropist. In July of 2019 Matt Downer aka GuyOnTheRanch retired from the silicon valley life and the word he has always known to live off-grid, protect our beautiful rural habitats, to save animals by giving them a place of love and freedom while exposing human a better way of life by co-existing in harmony. During this wild journey his life documentary began covering his entire wild and interesting life filled with limitless ups and downs. From this journey he found a new passion, purpose and a way to sustain it while teaching others and helping them find their ikigai. The

ikigai intentional community was born to facilitate that very purpose open to all who come in a good way.
ikigai Sanctuary comprises a team of qualified and experienced team of ecologists, project managers, zoologists and botanists, educators, medical, and other professionals.

Merrilee Downer

Merrilee Downer

Board of Directors and Secretary

ikigai Sanctuary comprises a team of qualified and experienced team of ecologists, project managers, zoologists and botanists, educators, medical, and other professionals.

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