EIN 46-3564818

Global Sanctuary for Elephants

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Global Sanctuary for Elephants protects, rescues and provides sanctuary for captive elephants worldwide. The organization's unique level of diverse experience is utilized and shared globally to raise awareness about the tragedies elephants endure in captivity. Their messaging focuses on positive actions society can take now to create a positive change. The founding directors are working on location in Brazil, overseeing the development of Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, and establishing a foundation that aligns with the core values of GSE. They have attracted international attention.
Total revenues
$1,088,067
2023
Total expenses
$1,072,889
2023
Total assets
$485,045
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at Global Sanctuary for Elephants

Our founding directors are working on location in brazil, overseeing the development of elephant Sanctuary brazil and establishing a foundation that is in alignment with the core values of Global Sanctuary for Elephants ("gse"). They have attracted international support and are recruiting and training core team members in brazil to run Sanctuary operations. Presently, having our world renowned founding directors on the ground in brazil is pivotal to providing hands-on expertise and recognition for elephant care and trustworthy operations necessary to build elephant Sanctuary brazil into a self sustainable and positively impactful organization for Elephants throughout south america.
Gse carries a unique level of diverse experience that is utilized and shared globally to raise awareness about the tragedies Elephants endure in captivity. More importantly, our messaging focuses on the positive actions society can take now to create a positive future for Elephants. Education programs are being established in brazil, guest lectures are conducted in the us and daily entries on social media platforms are all helping to engage the interest of the public and their desire to learn what can be done to make a positive impact. Public engagement, education, expert testimony and sharing our vast knowledge are essential elements, pivotal to reshaping the lives of captive Elephants.
Working and consulting with international collaborators for the recovery and wellbeing of captive Elephants globally.

Who funds Global Sanctuary for Elephants

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Head and Heart Foundation TR 12319General Support$200,000
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT)For Your Participation in the Big Payback 2022$83,901
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$49,900
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Global Sanctuary for Elephants

NameTitleCompensation
Scott BlaisChief Executive Officer and Board President$60,000
Katherine BlaisBoard Vice President$0
Jill MooreSecretary Treasurer$0

Financials for Global Sanctuary for Elephants

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,076,868
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$725
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$10,290
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$184
Total revenues$1,088,067

Form 990s for Global Sanctuary for Elephants

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-13990View PDF
2022-062023-03-03990View PDF
2021-062021-12-17990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062020-01-30990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Wildlife Protection SolutionsGolden, CO$4,323,968
Save Giraffes NowDallas, TX$1,017,359
Loving All AnimalsCoachella, CA$455,715
Wild Animal InitiativeMinneapolis, MN$1,750,928
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Rare Species Conservatory FoundationLoxahatchee, FL$520,848
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Head and Heart Foundation TR 12319
May 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $21,842 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $4,782 from AmazonSmile Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $83,901 from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT)
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 2426
Brentwood, TN 37024
Metro area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
County
Williamson County, TN
Website URL
globalelephants.org/ 
Phone
(615) 435-9523
IRS details
EIN
46-3564818
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
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 - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0206719
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-18
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