EIN 45-3996413

Mara Elephant Project USA

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
State
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Mara Elephant Project USA aims to be a sidekick for the heroes of wildlife conservation and global humanitarian work. Achieving lasting impact requires a holistic and mindful approach that invests in informed people and partnerships to nurture innovation and passion. The organization provides catalytic funding by providing core programs that are vital to its mission.
Also known as...
Sidekick Foundation
Total revenues
$4,335,690
2022
Total expenses
$4,195,046
2022
Total assets
$1,599,416
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Mara Elephant Project USA

The core programs are vital to the mission of the organization. Lasting impact requires a holistic and mindful approach that invests in informed people and partnerships to nurture innovation and passion. The organization provides catalytic funding by providing early-stage funding for innovative ideas, invests in strong leadership and developing talent, and engages the next generation of conservative champions. The organization collaborates with other funders, private and public, to achieve sustainable solutions and change and facilitate relationships, collaborations, partnerships, and create informal networking opportunities.

Grants made by Mara Elephant Project USA

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Indianapolis ZoologicalIndpls Prize Conserv Award$125,000
Indianapolis ZoologicalIndpls Prize Conserv Award$125,000
White Oak Conservation FoundationGeneral Operations$30,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds Mara Elephant Project USA

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$253,750
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$182,405
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$136,380
...and 67 more grants received totalling $1,413,247

Personnel at Mara Elephant Project USA

NameTitleCompensation
Marc GossChief Executive Officer$0
Stanley MisokaChief Financial Officer
Claire E BollesExecutive Director$71,243
Suzanne FehsenfeldFounder$0
Jake WallTreasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Mara Elephant Project USA

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,291,055
Program services$40,833
Investment income and dividends$0
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$3,802
Total revenues$4,335,690

Form 990s for Mara Elephant Project USA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-20990View PDF
2021-122022-09-18990View PDF
2020-122021-11-02990View PDF
2020-122021-10-19990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $135,000 from Ac and JC Foundation
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 21, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 19, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
August 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Provides grantsOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
4000 W 106th St 125-238
Carmel, IN 46032
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
Website URL
maraelephantproject.org/sidekick-foundation-donation/ 
Phone
(317) 344-2863
IRS details
EIN
45-3996413
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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