Program areas at Elephant Sanctuary
Shelter & care program- The organization provides elephants with The opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well being. Individualized care has been enhanced by adding laser therapy, new digital radiography equipment, allergy testing and other diagnostic tests. There were a total of 14 elephants inhabiting The facilities during The year.
Education program- The organization seeks to raise pubic awareness of The complex needs of elephants and The crisis facing elephants in The wild by providing education opportunities for The public relating to Elephant care and habitat, including materials and programs within The Elephant discovery center and on-line distance learning.these education opportunities resulted in:*417 sessions of distance learning reaching 11,513 participants in 38 states and 17 countries; 117 volunteers onsite which included 2 college on alternative spring break and 14 volunteer days*19 elembassadors hosting 53 events reaching 1,805 participants. 3,290 visitors came to The Elephant discovery center respresenting 34 states
Who funds Elephant Sanctuary
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Elephant Sanctuary
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Janice Zeitlin | President and Chief Executive Officer | $170,000 | 2024-11-01 |
| Steve Shurter | Chief Operating Officer | $78,634 | 2024-11-01 |
| Deborah Perry | Chief Financial Officer | $105,077 | 2024-11-01 |
| Joe Rizzo | Director of Planning and Sustainability | | 2024-11-01 |
| Steven Scott, DVM | Director of Veterinary Care | | 2024-11-01 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for Elephant Sanctuary
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $11,025,762 | $11,703,822 | -5.8% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,292,421 | $1,237,818 | 4.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-604,075 | $-8,415,985 | 92.8% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $55,575 | $72,352 | -23.2% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $11,769,683 | $4,598,007 | 156% |
Organizations like Elephant Sanctuary
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| International Wolf Center | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $2,942,944 |
| Wildlife Protection Solutions | 501(c)(3) | Golden, CO | $4,323,968 |
| Save the Chimps | 501(c)(3) | Fort Pierce, FL | $9,050,759 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $8,478,874 |
| National Marine Mammal Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $14,480,735 |
| Chimp Haven | 501(c)(3) | Keithville, LA | $8,268,136 |
| Endangered Wolf CENTER | 501(c)(3) | Eureka, MO | $3,137,097 |
| Wolf Conservation Center | 501(c)(3) | South Salem, NY | $3,384,804 |
| Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust | 501(c)(3) | Wood River, NE | $2,970,555 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation | 501(c)(3) | Nashville, TN | $5,500,893 |
Data update history
November 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthAnimalsWildlifeDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
State / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 393
- Hohenwald, TN 38462
- County
- Lewis County, TN
- Website URL
- elephants.com/Â
- Phone
- (931) 796-6500
- Facebook page
- ElephantSanctuaryTNÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 62-1587327
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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
- CT0168169
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-12-04
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