Program areas at Elephant Sanctuary
Shelter & care program- The organization provides captive elephants with The opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well being. Individualized care has been enhanced by adding laser therapy, new digital radiography equipment, allergy testing and other diagnostic tests. The organization seeks to raise public awareness of The complex needs of elephants in captivity and The crisis facing elephants in The wild. There were a total of 9 elephants inhabiting The facilities during The year.
Education program- The organization provides educational opportunities for The public relating to Elephant care and habitat, including materials and programs within The welcome center and on-line distance learning raising public awareness of The complex needs of elephants in captivity and The crisis facing elephants in The wild. These education opportunities resulted in:*385 sessions of distance learning that reach 14,329 participants in 37 states and 11 countries; 118 volunteers onsite which included 2 college on alternative spring break. *172 elembassadors hosting 46 events reaching 1,718 participants. 14 volunteer days on site hosting 79 volunteers. 3,259 visitors came through The Elephant discovery center. *participated in aza's party for The planet event series with virtual events, social media posts, earth day live streaming on facebook. Participated in The usps unveiling of Elephant stamp on world Elephant day hosted by The Elephant discovery center with 250 participants.
Who funds Elephant Sanctuary
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Elephant Sanctuary
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Janice Zeitlin | Board Vice President and Chief Executive Officer | $162,422 | 2022-12-31 |
Joe Rizzo | Director of Facilities , Planning , and Operations | | 2021-07-22 |
Steven Scott | Director of Veterinary Care | | 2021-07-22 |
Albert Ambrose | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-06-13 |
Deborah Perry | Controller | $101,158 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for Elephant Sanctuary
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
---|
Total grants, contributions, etc. | $11,703,822 | $15,745,920 | -25.7% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $1,237,818 | $1,300,387 | -4.8% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-8,415,985 | $-3,296,091 | -155.3% |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $72,352 | $71,555 | 1.1% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $4,598,007 | $13,821,771 | -66.7% |
Organizations like Elephant Sanctuary
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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International Snow Leopard Trust | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $2,814,060 |
International Wolf Center | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $2,371,502 |
Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) | 501(c)(3) | North Charleston, SC | $2,647,194 |
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $8,478,874 |
Save the Chimps | 501(c)(3) | Fort Pierce, FL | $9,050,759 |
Foster Parrots | 501(c)(3) | Rockland, MA | $1,183,102 |
National Marine Mammal Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $14,584,449 |
Wildlife Protection Solutions | 501(c)(3) | Golden, CO | $4,323,968 |
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest | 501(c)(3) | Cle Elum, WA | $1,681,424 |
Wolf Conservation Center | 501(c)(3) | South Salem, NY | $3,384,804 |
Data update history
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Brunckhorst Foundation August 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthAnimalsWildlifeDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
State / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 393
- Hohenwald, TN 38462
- County
- Lewis County, TN
- Website URL
- elephants.com/Â
- Phone
- (931) 796-6500
- Facebook page
- ElephantSanctuaryTNÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 62-1587327
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1995
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D31: Protection of Endangered Species
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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