EIN 27-2243265

Elephant Aid International

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2024-12-01
Description
Elephant Aid International cares for and manages elephants worldwide through innovative, respectful approaches, including unchaining in Asia and a refuge in Georgia.
Total revenues
$2,433,163
2024
Total expenses
$548,461
2024
Total assets
$6,659,640
2024
Num. employees
8
2024

Program areas at Elephant Aid International

We provided a variety of education programs to dozens of schools, clubs, organizations, and individuals in the united states, and asia, including providing expert consulting and advice on Elephant behavior and biology to students, teachers, governments, and other nonprofit organizations, internationally. We provided printed materials used in schools in the united states, india, sri lanka, thailand, and nepal, and also provided volunteer and intern opportunities to more than 100 people.
Project asia. We are unique in our ability to bring about change both in the immediate and long-term. It is effective because it starts with a deep respect for the culture and the realities of life for elephants in asia. By offering hands-on care such as pedicures, teaching humane training methods, improving stable hygeine, designing and building solar-powered chain-free corrals, and providing coats and food for hungry elephants, we quickly make the lives of captive elephants better. We build sustainability into work in two ways: first by partnering with respected ngos and second, by ensuring that mahouts and elepahnt owners have the knowledge and resources they need to maintain the improvements.
In 2016, we established Elephant refuge north america on 850 rural acres in south Georgia, usa, to benefit old, sick, and needy elephants retired from zoos and circuses. This project provides a natural habitat environment where captive-held elephants can recover from past traumas and develop healthy bonds with caregivers and other retired elephants. This project improves Elephant welfare through collaboration with local and International governments, private owners, and Elephant caregivers. We will continue to provide education about captive-held elephants worldwide and advocate for improved standards and practices.

Who funds Elephant Aid International

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ahimsa FoundationSupport for Animals$43,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$30,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$7,115
...and 2 more grants received

Financials for Elephant Aid International

RevenuesFYE 12/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,369,810
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$60,896
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,457
Total revenues$2,433,163

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Data update history
July 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
June 29, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 1, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 4, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $43,000 from Ahimsa Foundation
August 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
117 Toamina LN
Ojai, CA 93023
Metro area
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
County
Ventura County, CA
Website URL
elephantaidinternational.org/ 
Phone
(229) 465-3115
IRS details
EIN
27-2243265
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0179845
FTB Entity ID
3285589
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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