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EIN 45-3996413

Mara Elephant Project USA

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Carmel
State
Indiana
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
Description
Mara Elephant Project USA aims to be a sidekick for the heroes of wildlife conservation and global humanitarian work. Achieving lasting impact requires a holistic and mindful approach that invests in informed people and partnerships to nurture innovation and passion. The organization provides catalytic funding by providing core programs that are vital to its mission.
Also known as...
Sidekick Foundation
Total revenues
$3,600,184
2023
Total expenses
$3,348,622
2023
Total assets
$3,799,431
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Mara Elephant Project USA

The organization supports programs that work to increase protection for endangered wildlife in africa. Key among those is elephants, a keystone species that acts as a barometer for the health of an ecosystem. Contributing to programs that engage in action to address the short term threats to wildlife and wild spaces and pair it with research that discovers long-term solutions that involve engagement from indigenous communities is key to the organization's program support approach.

Grants made by Mara Elephant Project USA

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Conservation of African Nature FoundationEnsuring Extraordinary Wildlife.$93,000

Who funds Mara Elephant Project USA

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$430,825
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$130,000
Gatinais Foundation 2601-21-44NRT and the Drone$70,425
...and 59 more grants received totalling $1,107,654

Personnel at Mara Elephant Project USA

NameTitleCompensation
Marc GossChief Executive Officer / President$5,625
Stanley MisokaChief Financial Officer
Claire E BollesExecutive Director$68,000
Erica DillowPresident and Treasurer$0
Kevin RodriguesDirector$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Mara Elephant Project USA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,506,421
Program services$73,485
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$20,278
Total revenues$3,600,184

Form 990s for Mara Elephant Project USA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-03990View PDF
2022-122023-07-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-20990View PDF
2021-122022-09-18990View PDF
2020-122021-11-02990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Mara Elephant Project USA

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Elephant CooperationSan Clemente, CA$2,641,407
Revive and RestoreSausalito, CA$8,154,175
Fauna and Flora International USAWashington, DC$1,316,512
Animal Charity EvaluatorsCovina, CA$5,903,283
Oregon Foundation For North American Wild Sheep (FNAWS)Bozeman, MT$10,665,444
The Stronghold FundPortland, OR$6,855,227
Lola ya Bonobos - USADurham, NC$1,123,443
Giraffe Conservation Foundation USAOrlando, FL$1,635,064
WidecastGodfrey, IL$1,478,731
Conservation ForceMetairie, LA$2,750,538
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $65,000 from Ac and JC Foundation
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $70,425 from Gatinais Foundation 2601-21-44
July 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Betty Millard Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Provides grantsOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4000 W 106th St 125-238
Carmel, IN 46032
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Hamilton County, IN
Website URL
maraelephantproject.org/sidekick-foundation-donation/ 
Phone
(317) 344-2863
IRS details
EIN
45-3996413
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
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
CT0267203
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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