Elephant Aid International

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 12/2021, Elephant Aid International employed 2 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 12/2021, Elephant Aid International generated $598.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $353.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL (EAI)'S MISSION IS TO END THE WORLDWIDE SUFFERING OF ELEPHANTS BY CREATING INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF ELEPHANTS IN CAPTIVITY. EAI GIVES HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE STANDARDS OF CARE; TEACHES HUMANE METHODS OF TRAINING AND HANDLING; RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE LIVES AND NEEDS OF ELEPHANTS.

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 OTHR 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. THEIS PROJECT PROVIDES A NATRAL-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, PRIVAATE 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 ATARTS 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 ELRPHANT OWNERS HAVE THE KNOWLEDG AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN THE IMPROVEMENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carol Buckly
See Part Vii, Sec B For Payment
$55,000
Christy Williams
Director
$0
Leslie Schreiber
Secretary/treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $22,497
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$575,425
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$597,922
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $33
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 $597,955

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Elephant Aid International has recieved totaling $56,812.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Seattle Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: ELEPHANT BARN

$50,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Unrestricted

$6,812
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