EIN 62-1587327

Elephant Sanctuary

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
55
City
Hohenwald
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
To provide captive elephants with individualized care, the companionship of a herd, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well-being.
Also known as...
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
Total revenues
$4,598,007
2022
Total expenses
$6,275,784
2022
Total assets
$77,157,503
2022
Num. employees
55
2022

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
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Janet M Johnston FoundationGeneral Operating$326,881
Brunckhorst FoundationGeneral Purpose Unless Otherwise Stated$250,000
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$139,743
...and 143 more grants received totalling $2,076,883

Personnel at Elephant Sanctuary

NameTitleCompensation
Janice ZeitlinBoard Vice President and Chief Executive Officer$162,422
Joe RizzoDirector of Facilities , Planning , and Operations
Steven ScottDirector of Veterinary Care
Albert AmbroseTreasurer$0
Deborah PerryController$101,158
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Elephant Sanctuary

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,703,822
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,237,818
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-8,415,985
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$72,352
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,598,007

Form 990s for Elephant Sanctuary

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-13990View PDF
2021-122022-06-17990View PDF
2020-122021-07-01990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122019-09-26990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 44 new grant, including a grant for $326,881 from Janet M Johnston Foundation
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 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 80 new grant, including a grant for $327,667 from Janet M Johnston Foundation
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/ 
Phone
(931) 796-6500
Facebook page
ElephantSanctuaryTN 
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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