Elephant Club
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Clemente, CA
- Founding
- 10/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-3209656
Organization Overview
Elephant Club, operating under the name Elephant Cooperation, is located in San Clemente, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elephant Cooperation 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 12/2022, Elephant Cooperation generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 39.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Elephant Cooperation has awarded 66 individual grants totaling $3,431,199. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SAVE ELEPHANTS AND WILDLIFE WHILE FEEDING AND EDUCATING CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ELEPHANT CLUB IS A COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT. THE SERVICE INCLUDES SECURING ELEPHANT HABITAT AND CORRIDORS, TRAINING ON AFRICAN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ORGANIZING VOLUNTEER MISSIONS TO AFRICA. THE ELEPHANT CLUB IS ABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SELECT AFRICAN NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Struthers President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Steve Gregg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Patty Morton Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Christine Crain Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Shawn Sugarman Vice President | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ak Johnston Corporation Anti-gala | 12/30/22 | $504,989 |
Shannon Argyros Business Development/marketing | 12/30/22 | $250,000 |
Binkley Toys Inc Production Of African Dolls For Merchand | 12/30/22 | $102,230 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,177,462 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,169,750 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,347,212 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $47 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$705,852 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,641,407 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $711,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,091,070 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $160,604 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,832 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,771 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,572 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $313,263 |
| Advertising and promotion | $130,998 |
| Office expenses | $90,626 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $17,921 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $31,329 |
| All other expenses | $639 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,624,625 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $585,455 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $152,426 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $314,718 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $15,000 |
| Total assets | $1,067,599 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $554,749 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,500 |
| Total liabilities | $559,249 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $508,350 |
| 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 | $1,067,599 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Elephant Club has awarded $706,000 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SMALL STEPS FOR COMPASSION PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE A CLASSROOM SUPPORT AND UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL'S OPERATION | $230,000 |
AFRICAN COMMUNITY & CONSERVATION FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SOLAR ENERGY FOR CHILDREN AND SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE | $31,000 |
WILD TOMORROW FUND PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF IVORY IN ORDER TO MORE EFFECTIVELY PREVENT POACHING | $10,000 |
GLOBAL CONSERVATION FORCE PURPOSE: ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $10,000 |
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $10,000 |
AFRICAN PARKS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA PURPOSE: ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $275,000 |