Elephantvoices
- Assets
- $576.3k
- Revenue
- $171.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 04/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-3462274
Organization Overview
Elephantvoices is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (D05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, 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. Elephantvoices 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 12/2021, Elephantvoices generated $171.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $190.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE WONDER IN THE INTELLIGENCE COMPLEXITY, AND VOICES OF ELEPHANTS AND TO SECURE A KINDER FUTURE FOR THEM THROUGH CONSERVATION,RESEARCH & SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH: PREPARED FOR FURTHER BEHAVIORAL STUDIES IN AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK:, KENYA, POST-COVID; LAUNCHED AND PROMOTED THE ELEPHANT ETHOGRAM: A LIBRARY OF AFRICAN ELEPHANT BEHAVIOR, A GROUNDBREAKING ONLINE RESOURCE, IN MAY 2021; COLLABORATED IN ONGOING PAN-AFRICAN STUDY OF CULTURE IN AFRICAN ELEPHANTS; COLLABORATED ON STUDY ON THE FIRST COMPARISON OF THE COMMUNICATION OF AFRICAN SAVANNA AND AFRICAN FOREST ELEPHANTS; CO-AUTHORED SEVERAL PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO OTHER ELEPHANT STUDIES; REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC PAPERS; PARTICIPATED IN KENYA ELEPHANT FORUM AND THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE OF KENYA; PARTICIPATED IN TASK FORCE OF IUCN'S AFRICAN ELEPHANT SPECIALIST GROUP, WHERE DR. JOYCE POOLE IS AN ELECTED MEMBER.
WELFARE: WORKED AS CO-FOUNDERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ELEPHANT SANCTUARY BRAZIL AND US BASED-GLOBAL SANCTUARY FOR ELEPHANTS TOWARD THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELEPHANT SANCTUARY IN MATO GROSSO BRAZIL; PROVIDED EXPERT STATEMENTS ON ELEPHANT WELFARE; ACTED AS EXPERT WITNESS FOR NONHUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT LEGAL CASES; NETWORKED GLOBALLY FOR ELEPHANTS AND THEIR WELFARE.
EDUCATION: CONTINUED PREPARATIONS FOR THE LAUNCH OF THE GROUNDBREAKING ONLINE RESOURCE, THE ELEPHANT ETHOGRAM: A LIBRARY OF ELEPHANT BEHAVIOR; MAINTAINED WWW.FB.COM/ELEPHANTVOICES (340K FOLLOWERS PER END 2021), WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/ELEPHANTVOICES (41K FOLLOWERS) AND WWW.TWITTER.COM/ELEPHANTVOICES (18,5K FOLLOWERS); PARTICIPATED IN INTERVIEWS FOR SCIENTIFIC, POPULAR MEDIA AND ELEPHANT DOCUMENTARIES, AND GAVE ADVICE FOR OTHERS; ADVISED AND ASSISTED STUDENTS, REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC PAPERS AND WROTE RECOMMENDATIONS;COMMUNICATED WITH INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ABOUT ELEPHANTS AND THEIR BEHAVIOR, CONSERVATION,AND WELFARE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Petter Granli Trustee | Trustee | 40 | $75,000 |
Joyce Poole Trustee | Trustee | 40 | $75,000 |
Dr Cynthia Jensen Sec And CFO | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Prof Andrew Dobson Member, Board Of Directors | Trustee | 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 | $161,469 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $161,469 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $210 |
| 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 | $171,679 |
| 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. | $150,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,500 |
| 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 | $4,038 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $770 |
| Office expenses | $89 |
| Information technology | $775 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $11,776 |
| 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 | $11,198 |
| Insurance | $82 |
| All other expenses | $6,208 |
| Total functional expenses | $190,304 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,145 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $466,451 |
| 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 | $10,205 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $1,459 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $576,260 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $576,260 |
| 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 | $576,260 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Elephantvoices has recieved totaling $27,215.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $22,356 |
Kingsleys Cause Private Foundation Palm Beach Gardens, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $3,000 |
Motulsky-Nacht Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $859 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Marine Mammal Foundation Inc San Diego, CA | $4,032,291 | $13,274,460 |
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission La Jolla, CA | $10,748,893 | $15,724,178 |
Hubbs Sea World Research Institute San Diego, CA | $8,116,523 | $5,193,966 |
Revive & Restore Sausalito, CA | $8,084,440 | $5,859,957 |
Institute For Wildlife Studies Arcata, CA | $4,397,085 | $3,487,116 |
The Institute For Bird Populations Petaluma, CA | $924,536 | $2,350,050 |
California Institute Of Environmental Studies Davis, CA | $514,325 | $788,777 |
Sentient Media San Francisco, CA | $440,325 | $838,297 |
Migramar Bodega Bay, CA | $500,047 | $789,258 |
Hubbs Florida Ocean Fund Inc San Diego, CA | $39,077 | $378,622 |
Bighorn Institute Palm Desert, CA | $2,815,974 | $388,241 |
Raptor Research Foundation Inc Portland, OR | $681,759 | $238,543 |