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Animals : Wildlife Conservation
Board Leadership
Richard Rhoda
Chairperson
CEO
Janice Zeitlin
CEO
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The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, founded in 1995, is the nation's largest natural habitat refuge developed specifically for endangered African and Asian elephants. The Sanctuary operates on 2,700 acres in Hohenwald, Tennessee-85 miles southwest of Nashville. The Elephant Sanctuary exists to provide captive elephants with individualized care, the companionship of a herd, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well-being; and to raise public awareness of the complex needs of elephants in captivity, and the crisis facing elephants in the wild. As a true sanctuary, The Elephant Sanctuary is not intended to provide entertainment, and it is therefore closed to the general public.
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, founded in 1995, is the nation's largest natural habitat refuge developed specifically for endangered African and Asian elephants. The Sanctuary operates on 2,700 acres in Hohenwald, Tennessee-85 miles southwest of Nashville. The Elephant Sanctuary exists to provide captive elephants with individualized care, the companionship of a herd, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven dedicated to their well-being; and to raise public awareness of the complex needs of elephants in captivity, and the crisis facing elephants in the wild. As a true sanctuary, The Elephant Sanctuary is not intended to provide entertainment, and it is therefore closed to the general public.
97.85
100.00
Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
88.0% | |
Administrative Expenses | 6.6% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 5.2% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.03 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 9.37 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 7.9% | |
Liabilities to Assets | < 0.1% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
The Elephant Sanctuary (TN) | 98.47 | |
Big Cat Rescue (FL) | 100.00 | |
The Wildcat Sanctuary (MN) | 92.60 | |
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA (CA) | 91.45 | |
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary (GA) | 89.39 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $9,869,417 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $9,869,417 |
Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Total Primary Revenue | $9,869,417 |
Other Revenue | $148,751 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $10,018,168 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $4,607,169 |
Administrative Expenses | $377,857 |
Fundraising Expenses | $288,077 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $5,273,103 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $4,745,065 |
Net Assets | $49,103,746 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
---|---|---|
Shelter and Care | $3,883,277 | 84.3% |
Education | $723,892 | 15.7% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-12 | 12/01/2019 | 98.47 | |||||||
2017-12 | 12/01/2018 | 98.75 | |||||||
2016-12 | 02/01/2018 | 98.88 | |||||||
2015-12 | 03/01/2017 | 97.15 | |||||||
2015-12 | 02/01/2017 | 89.01 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 93.46 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-12 | 12/22/2015 | 93.11 | |||||||
2013-12 | 04/01/2015 | 93.46 | |||||||
2012-12 | 11/01/2013 | 90.53 | |||||||
2011-12 | 09/01/2013 | 81.25 | |||||||
2011-12 | 06/01/2013 | 76.34 | |||||||
2010-12 | 04/01/2012 | 85.69 | |||||||
2009-12 | 09/20/2011 | 82.20 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-12 | 02/01/2011 | 82.21 | |||||||
2008-12 | 05/01/2010 | 98.79 | |||||||
2007-12 | 02/01/2009 | 98.83 | |||||||
2006-12 | 12/01/2007 | 98.70 | |||||||
2005-12 | 02/01/2007 | 95.84 | |||||||
2004-12 | 01/01/2006 | 98.93 | |||||||
2003-12 | 12/01/2004 | 89.72 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 62-1587327 |
Name in IRS Master File | THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY IN TENNESSEE |
NTEE Code | D31 |
NTEE Classification | Protection of Endangered Species |
NTEE Type | Animal-Related |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code (123) Discussion groups, forums, panels lectures, etc. |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | April, 1995 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$142,788 | 2.70% | Janice Zeitlin | Vice President, CEO |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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The Elephant Sanctuary (TN) | 98.47 | |
Our Companions Animal Rescue (CT) | 96.13 | |
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary (GA) | 89.39 | |
Keepers of the Wild (AZ) | 87.25 | |
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA (CA) | 91.45 |
This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.
The Elephant Sanctuary
27 East Main Street
P.O. Box 393
Hohenwald,
TN 38462
tel: (931) 796-6500
fax: (931) 796-7493
EIN: 62-1587327
Richard Rhoda
Chairperson
Janice Zeitlin
CEO
Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923
Charity Navigator
139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923