EIN 82-4122811

The Ellen Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Ellen Fund is an organization that supports global conservation efforts for endangered species. Its main program is to secure a future for wild mountain gorillas by building The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund a permanent home. The grants associated in The current year support wild gorilla conservation and awareness raising activities associated with the Great Virunga Transboundary Collaboration.
Also known as...
The Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund
Total revenues
$208,314
2022
Total expenses
$551,836
2022
Total assets
$674,209
2022
Num. employees
2
2022

Program areas at The Ellen Fund

The organization's main program is to support global conservation efforts for endangered species. The Fund's focus is to secure a future for wild gorillas by building a permanent home for The dian fossey gorilla Fund. The Ellen Fund is supporting The dian fossey Fund as it works with The local population, gorilla experts, local and world-class architects, technology sponsors and many others to create a campus that will support (a) The long term health and care of The dian fossey Fund, (b) gorilla science, (c) responsible tourism, and (d) The needs of The local population. With The release of Ellen degeneres' conservation documentary endangered in 2021, The Ellen Fund launched The endangered campaign to support local conservation efforts for The seven endangered species featured in The film.beyond The groundbreaking Ellen campus and endangered campaign, The Ellen Fund also aims to inspire millions towards conservation through communication such as social media. The Ellen Fund also provided seed funding and logistical support for mass media, an african-based filmmaker that tells stories with environmental and social impact.

Grants made by The Ellen Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Dian Fossey Gorilla FundTo Construct A Permanent Facility in Rwanda To Provide Additional Space To Support the Gorilla Protection Activities of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, To Increase Scientific Research Capabilities, To Provide Increased Educational Programming and Opportunities, To Provide Public Exhibit Space Promoting Gorilla Protection and Conservation, and To Provide Support Facilities.$1,612,727
Rewild (GWC)Grant To Support Clouded Leopard Working Group & Impact Madagascar's Lemur Conservation Work$160,000
Mass Design GroupThe Ellen Degeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Campus Media Project$105,000
...and 5 more grants made

Who funds The Ellen Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Elephant CooperationAnti-Poaching and Community Outreach$250,000
National Philanthropic TrustPublic, Societal Benefit$51,000
Pledgeling FoundationGeneral$10,323
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at The Ellen Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Jhanvi ShriramChief Executive Officer, Krikey
Tara Stoinski, PH.D.President and CEO and Chief Scientific Officer, Atlanta, Ga
Debbie S. GoellnitzChief Financial Officer
Marcie BeskindChief Financial Officer, Atlanta, Ga
Allyson ParkChief Communications Officer, Walmart
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for The Ellen Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$197,870
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$10,241
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$203
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$208,314

Form 990s for The Ellen Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-28990PFView PDF
Data update history
May 20, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Elephant Cooperation
August 9, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Barry K Schwartz Family Foundation
September 23, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Broder Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Tax deductible donations
General information
Address
15821 Ventura Blvdsuite 370
Encino, CA 91436
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Website URL
gorillafund.org/ellencampus/ 
Phone
(310) 948-3490
IRS details
EIN
82-4122811
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
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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