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EIN 20-1321920

Amboseli Trust for Elephants

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Newburyport
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D31: Protection of Endangered Species
Description
Amboseli Trust for Elephants conducts research and preserves African Elephants while relying on public support through their website and mailings. The organization is actively working towards conservation and ethical treatment of these endangered species, with special projects such as the DNA Project, Maasai Study, and El. They specialize in protecting elephants from harm.
Total revenues
$870,751
2023
Total expenses
$852,168
2023
Total assets
$689,934
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Amboseli Trust for Elephants

The organization relies on public support solicited through the website and mailings. The organization is researching and working on the conservation and ethical treatment of the african Elephants. Special projects include: dna project, maasai study, elephant cognition project, and the scholarship program for kenyan students.
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Who funds Amboseli Trust for Elephants

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
African Elephant Conservation TrustProgram Support$375,045
The Rolf and Elizabeth Rosenthal Family FoundationGeneral Charity$80,000
Conservation Society of CaliforniaConservation Projects$70,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Amboseli Trust for Elephants

NameTitleCompensation
Dr. Betsy SwartAte's Executive Director$92,288
Sylvea NyamburaOperations Director
Dr Cynthia MossProgram Director and Trustee$54,197
Prof. Phyllis LeeDirector of Science; Aerp Researcher
Elizabeth SwartPast Executive Director$99,425

Financials for Amboseli Trust for Elephants

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$773,571
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$3,798
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$93,382
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$870,751

Form 990s for Amboseli Trust for Elephants

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-24990View PDF
2022-122023-11-08990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $80,000 from The Rolf and Elizabeth Rosenthal Family Foundation
January 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $282,090 from African Elephant Conservation Trust
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $350,000 from African Elephant Conservation Trust
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Operates internationallyEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
10 State St
Newburyport, MA 01950
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Essex County, MA
Website URL
elephanttrust.org/ 
Phone
(508) 783-8308
IRS details
EIN
20-1321920
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
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
Central organization
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