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
Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
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Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | To 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. | 2021-12 | $1,612,727 |
Rewild (GWC) | Grant To Support Clouded Leopard Working Group & Impact Madagascar's Lemur Conservation Work | 2021-12 | $160,000 |
Mass Design Group | The Ellen Degeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Campus Media Project | 2021-12 | $105,000 |
...and 5 more grants made |
Who funds The Ellen Fund
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at The Ellen Fund
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Jhanvi Shriram | Chief Executive Officer, Krikey | | 2024-01-01 |
Tara Stoinski, PH.D. | President and CEO and Chief Scientific Officer, Atlanta, Ga | | 2024-01-01 |
Debbie S. Goellnitz | Chief Financial Officer | | 2024-01-01 |
Marcie Beskind | Chief Financial Officer, Atlanta, Ga | | 2024-01-01 |
Allyson Park | Chief Communications Officer, Walmart | | 2024-01-01 |
...and 13 more key personnel |
Financials for The Ellen Fund
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $197,870 | $1,329,662 | -85.1% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $10,241 | $6,621 | 54.7% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $203 | $0 | 999% |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $250 | -100% |
Total revenues | $208,314 | $1,336,533 | -84.4% |
Organizations like The Ellen Fund
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Loving All Animals | 501(c)(3) | Coachella, CA | $415,454 |
Snow Leopard Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Sonoma, CA | $770,048 |
For Elephants | 501(c)(3) | Omaha, NE | $64,290 |
Alveus Sanctuary | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $300,067 |
Ocean Ecology Network | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $236,222 |
Sea Turtle Recovery (STR) | 501(c)(3) | West Orange, NJ | $120,854 |
Wolf Education and Research Center | 501(c)(3) | University Place, WA | $186,350 |
Elephant Aid International | 501(c)(3) | Ojai, CA | $314,565 |
WOLF - A Colorado NFP Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Laporte, CO | $826,561 |
Pandas International | 501(c)(3) | Littleton, CO | $556,628 |
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
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/Â
- 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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