Elephant Aid International
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Ojai, CA
- Founding
- 09/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-2243265
Organization Overview
Elephant Aid International is located in Ojai, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Elephant Aid International employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elephant Aid International is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Elephant Aid International generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $505.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL (EAI)IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CREATES INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF ELEPHANTS WORLDWIDE. WE UNCHAIN ELEPHANTS IN ASIA, TEACH HUMANE METHODS OF TRAINING AND HANDLING ELEPHANTS, AND PROVIDE A NATURAL HABITAT REFUGE FOR RETIRED ELEPHANTS IN THE U.S.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EAI PROVIDED A VARIETY OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO DOZENS OF SCHOOLS, CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING PROVIDING EXPERT CONSULTING AND ADVICE ON ELEPHANT BEHAVIOR AND BIOLOGY TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS, LEGISLATORS AND OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS INTERNATIONALLY. EAI PROVIDED PRINTED MATERIALS USED IN SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES AND NEPAL. AND ALSO PROVIDED VOLUNTEER AND INTERN OPPORTUNITIES TO MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE.
IN 2016 EAI ESTABLISHED ELEPHANT REFUGE NORTH AMERICA ON 850 RURAL ACRES IN SOUTH GEORGIA, USA, TO BENEFIT OLD, SICK AND NEEDY ELEPHANTS RETIRED FROM ZOOS AND CIRCUSES. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES A NATURAL-HABITAT ENVIRONMENT WHERE CAPTIVE-HELD ELEPHANTS CAN RECOVER FROM PAST TRAUMAS AND DEVELOP HEALTHY BONDS WITH CAREGIVERS AND OTHER RETIRED ELEPHANTS. THIS PROJECT IMPROVES ELEPHANT WELFARE THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENTS, PRIVATE OWNERS AND ELEPHANT CAREGIVERS. EAI WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT CAPTIVE-HELD ELEPHANTS WORLDWIDE AND ADVOCACY FOR IMPROVED STANDARDS AND PRACTICES.
PROJECT ASIA. EAI IS UNIQUE IN ITS ABILITY TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE BOTH IN IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM. IT IS EFFECTIVE BECAUSE IT STARTS WITH A DEEP RESPECT FOR THE CULTURE AND THE REALITIES OF LIFE FOR ELEPHANTS IN ASIA. BY OFFERING HANDS-ON CARE SUCH AS PEDICURES, TEACHING HUMANE TRAINING METHODS, IMPROVING STABLE HYGIENE, DESIGNING AND BUILDING SOLAR-POWERED CHAIN-FREE CORRALS, AND PROVIDING COATS AND FOOD FOR HUNGRY ELEPHANTS, EAI QUICKLY MAKES THE LIVES OF CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS BETTER. EAI BUILDS SUSTAINABILITY INTO WORK IN TWO WAYS: FIRST BY PARTNERING WITH RESPECTED NGOS AND SECOND, BY ENSURING THAT MAHOUTS (ELEPHANT HANDLERS) AND ELEPHANT OWNERS HAVE THE KNOWLEDG AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN THE IMPROVEMENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carol Buckly Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $55,000 |
Christy Williams Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Leslie Schreiber Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,257,869 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,257,869 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,442 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,261,311 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $76,816 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,252 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $5,516 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $42,622 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $72,770 |
| Insurance | $14,121 |
| All other expenses | $217,686 |
| Total functional expenses | $505,643 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200,255 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $98,841 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,909,206 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $603,422 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,811,724 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,790 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,239,747 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,244,537 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,567,187 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,811,724 |