Gentle Giants
- Assets
- $93.3k
- Revenue
- $472.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Laguna Niguel, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-1224112
Organization Overview
Gentle Giants is located in Laguna Niguel, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gentle Giants 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, Gentle Giants generated $472.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $521.7k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO GIVE CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS A BETTER WAY OF LIFE, WHILE SYSTEMATICALLY HELPING THEIR MAHOUTS (CARETAKERS) FIND A NEW, PROFITABLE, ETHICAL & HUMANE WAY OF LIVING WITH ELEPHANTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CARE FOR/FEED 106+ CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS DURING THE COVID19 CRISES. WE HAVE RESCUED THREE ELEPHANTS, TAKING THEM TO A SANCTUARY. WE HAVE AIDED IN THE RESCUE/MEDICAL CARE OF TWO OTHER ELEPHANTS.WE HAVE CREATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES/INCOME FOR THE VILLAGES AND COMMUNITIES BY HIRING MAHOUTS, PAYING FAIR WAGES TO VILLAGE MAHOUTS, BUYING PRODUCE FOR ELEPHANTS/VILLAGE FROM LOCAL FARMERS, HELPING TO PAY FOR PEOPLE TO PICK AND HAUL PRODUCE TO THE VARIOUS VILLAGES, PURCHASING LOCAL SUPPLIES AND HIRING LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BUILD SHELTERS/ENCLOSURES. CURRENTLY WORKING ON HAVING 5 ORTHODONTICS(PROSTHESIS/BRACES) FOR 4 INJURED/HANDICAPPED ELEPHANTS AND A SANCTUARY COW.
DONATIONS TO RELATED PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diana Munoz President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Colby Steiner Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $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 | $472,187 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $472,187 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $472,187 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $6,187 |
| Total functional expenses | $521,660 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $91,334 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,938 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $93,272 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $555 |
| Total liabilities | $555 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $92,717 |
| 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 | $93,272 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Gentle Giants has recieved totaling $19,750.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Peace 4 Animals Woodland Hills, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Klm Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $2,500 |
Gilbert W Siron Charitable Fdn Janesville, WI PURPOSE: TO GIVE CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS A BETTER WAY OF LIFE | $1,000 |
Bradford Fam Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $500 |
The Hollis Family Foundation Dtd 12-28-1999 Shelburne, VT PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $500 |
Stockamp Foundation Columbia City, IN PURPOSE: WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | $250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Ramp Foundation Woodside, CA | $8,307,536 | $31,554 |
Friends Of The Sea Lion Inc Laguna Beach, CA | $15,898,376 | $5,759,312 |
Lions Tigers & Bears Alpine, CA | $6,995,199 | $4,085,452 |
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Scottsdale, AZ | $2,283,236 | $2,166,735 |
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation And Education Center Merlin, OR | $1,817,968 | $1,894,190 |
Ventana Wildlife Society Monterey, CA | $5,379,258 | $1,699,509 |
Lion Habitat Ranch Inc Henderson, NV | $437,729 | $1,580,186 |
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network Santa Barbara, CA | $8,744,378 | $3,589,116 |
Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue Cotati, CA | $2,060,002 | $1,676,040 |
Tucson Wildlife Center Tucson, AZ | $7,133,628 | $1,536,578 |
The Wildlife Center Of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | $1,930,227 | $882,156 |
Wildlife Waystation Inc Sylmar, CA | $1,485,516 | $1,480,863 |