Grants paid by Elephant Cooperation
EIN 81-3209656 · San Clemente, CA · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE P20
Elephant Cooperation of San Clemente, CA (EIN 81-3209656) reported 38 grants paid totaling $2,014,244 to 23 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$2,014,244
38 grants
Recipients
23
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2024
4 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | $192,271 | — |
| 2022 | 10 | $705,600 | — |
| 2023 | 7 | $356,262 | — |
| 2024 | 10 | $760,111 | — |
Top recipients
The 23 recipients receiving the most from Elephant Cooperation, by grants paid, out of 23 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Network 30-0108469 | A | San Francisco, CA | 3 | $465,500 | 2024 |
| African Parks Foundation of America 30-0241904 | A | New York, NY | 2 | $324,257 | 2022 |
| Small Steps for Compassion 81-2115167 | A | San Clemente, CA | 2 | $255,000 | 2022 |
| African Wildlife Foundation 52-0781390 | A | Washington, DC | 4 | $199,000 | 2024 |
| Space for Giants 47-1805681 | A | New York, NY | 3 | $175,000 | 2024 |
| Givepower Foundation 47-1265705 | A | Austin, TX | 1 | $150,000 | 2023 |
| Bridge Ministries Inc 59-3834636 | A | Minden, NV | 1 | $50,000 | 2020 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare 31-1594197 | A | Yarmouth Port, MA | 1 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Novo Mission Inc 95-3523150 | A | Anaheim, CA | 1 | $50,000 | 2022 |
| Love Tribe Project 85-0563788 | A | Corona del Mar, CA | 2 | $40,873 | 2024 |
| Utopia Scientific 20-1949689 | A | San Diego, CA | 2 | $40,000 | 2024 |
| Generation Awakening 99-0382433 | A | Huntington Beach, CA | 2 | $38,000 | 2024 |
| Wild Tomorrow Fund 47-2756880 | A | New York, NY | 2 | $35,000 | 2022 |
| African Community & Conservation Foundation 83-0939572 | A | Chanhassen, MN | 2 | $33,500 | 2022 |
| First Global 81-1060352 | A | Manchester, NH | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation International 84-1899559 | A | Austin, TX | 1 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Sidekick Foundation 45-3996413 | A | Carmel, IN | 2 | $12,400 | 2022 |
| Kensap Inc 26-2840749 | A | Montclair, NJ | 1 | $11,000 | 2024 |
| Global Conservation Force 47-4499248 | A | Oceanside, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Sheckler Foundation 26-1993629 | A | San Clemente, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation 95-1644609 | A | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $9,600 | 2022 |
| Air Shepherd 83-3867167 | A | Austin, TX | 1 | $5,114 | 2020 |
| Kulungu for Congo 46-4554847 | A | Fresno, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 38 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wildlife Works Elephant Protection Trust Mill Valley, CA | A | $307,500 | paid | THE $300,000 IS TO BE USED TOWARDS SUPPORTING VARIOUS PROJECTS: KITTING OUT ANY EXISTING BOREHOLE WITH SOLAR POWER/PUMP ON THE KCRP FOOTPRINT OR IN COMMUNITY AREAS, DAM SCOOPING FOR IMPROVED CAPACITY FOR WILDLIFE ON THE KCRP FOOTPRINT OR IN COMMUNITY AREAS, COMMUNITY WOOD LOT PROJECTS, TO REDUCE PRESSURES ON ELEPHANT HABITAT, HUMAN ELEPHANT CONFLICT PROJECTS, SUCH AS BEEHIVE FENCES, TRAINING ON NON- PALATABLE CROPS, PROVISION OF CO-EXISTENCE EQUIPMENT, TARGETING COMMUNITY FARMS, FUNDING LAND USE PLANS TO ASSIST WITH COUNTY-APPROVAL FOR LARGE-SCALE CONSERVATION AREAS, SCOUTS SALARIES FOR CONSERVANCIES (3-6 MONTHS).$7500 - SUPPORT FOR THE BOYS YOUTH SOCCER TEAM. | 202523219349307572 |
| 2024 | Wildlife Conservation Network San Francisco, CA | A | $150,000 | paid | FOR COLLARING AND MONITORING ELEPHANTS IN TSAVO, KENYA | 202523219349307572 |
| 2024 | Space for Giants New York, NY | A | $145,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202523219349307572 |
| 2024 | International Fund for Animal Welfare Yarmouth Port, MA | A | $50,000 | paid | TO ENHANCE AND OPTIMIZE RANGER COMMUNICATIONS AND OPERATIONS IN TAITA TAVETA. | 202523219349307572 |
| 2024 | Generation Awakening Huntington Beach, CA | A | $28,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202523219349307572 |
| 2024 | African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | A | $20,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202523219349307572 |
| 2024 | Wildlife Conservation International Austin, TX | A | $20,000 | paid | SUPPORT WAY KAMBAS RIVER PATROL UNIT (WKRPU) TO WORK IN CLOSE COOPERATION WITH THE ESTABLISHED ELEPHANT RESPONSE UNITS (ERU) IN THE SOUTHERN AND NORTHWESTERN BORDER OF THE WAY KAMBAS NATIONAL PARK(WKNP). THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE WKRPU WILL BE HABITAT PROTECTION AND ANTI-POACHING PATROLS IN THE BORDER AREAS OF THE WKNP. | 202523219349307572 |
| 2024 | Love Tribe Project Corona del Mar, CA | A | $18,611 | paid | FUNDS ARE TO BE USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRIC FENCING AROUND ELEPHANT AND HUMAN WATERING HOLESI N LLANYANGUSI, AND AMBOSELI LEWIS IN KENYA. | 202523219349307572 |
| 2024 | Kensap Inc Montclair, NJ | A | $11,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS MISSION TO HELP HIGH-ACHIEVING, LOW-INCOME KENYAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES GAIN ADMISSION TO THE MOST ELECTIVES COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH AMERICA ALL WITH FULL FINANCIAL AID. | 202523219349307572 |
| 2024 | Utopia Scientific San Diego, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | FUNDING THE FIELD SEASON FOR THE ELEPHANT ACOUSTICS AND CONSERVATION MITIGATION PROGRAM. THE EXPERIMENTS WILL TAKE PLACE AT MUSHARA WATERHOLE IN THE NORTHEAST REGION OF ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK, NAMIBIA. | 202523219349307572 |
| 2023 | Givepower Foundation Austin, TX | A | $150,000 | paid | EV CHARGING | 202433209349327883 |
| 2023 | African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | A | $119,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202433209349327883 |
| 2023 | First Global Manchester, NH | A | $25,000 | paid | ROBOTIC OLYMPICS | 202433209349327883 |
| 2023 | Love Tribe Project Corona del Mar, CA | A | $22,262 | paid | CONSTRUCTION OF BOREHOLES | 202433209349327883 |
| 2023 | Space for Giants New York, NY | A | $20,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202433209349327883 |
| 2023 | Sheckler Foundation San Clemente, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202433209349327883 |
| 2023 | Generation Awakening Huntington Beach, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202433209349327883 |
| 2022 | African Parks Foundation of America New York, NY | A | $275,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202323199349318727 |
| 2022 | Small Steps for Compassion San Clemente, CA | A | $230,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE A CLASSROOM SUPPORT AND UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL'S OPERATION | 202323199349318727 |
| 2022 | Novo Mission Inc Anaheim, CA | A | $50,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202323199349318727 |
| 2022 | African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | A | $50,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202323199349318727 |
| 2022 | African Community & Conservation Foundation Chanhassen, MN | A | $31,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE SOLAR ENERGY FOR CHILDREN AND SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE | 202323199349318727 |
| 2022 | Utopia Scientific San Diego, CA | A | $30,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202323199349318727 |
| 2022 | Wild Tomorrow Fund New York, NY | A | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF IVORY IN ORDER TO MORE EFFECTIVELY PREVENT POACHING | 202323199349318727 |
| 2022 | Global Conservation Force Oceanside, CA | A | $10,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202323199349318727 |
| 2022 | Sidekick Foundation Carmel, IN | A | $10,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202323199349318727 |
| 2022 | Entertainment Industry Foundation Los Angeles, CA | A | $9,600 + $400 non-cash | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202323199349318727 |
| 2020 | Bridge Ministries Inc Minden, NV | A | $50,000 | paid | EDUCATION | 202113089349300621 |
| 2020 | African Parks Foundation of America New York, NY | A | $49,257 | paid | TO SUPPORT ANTI-POACHING, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, & PROTECTING LANDSCAPES AT VARIOUS AFRICAN PARKS | 202113089349300621 |
| 2020 | Small Steps for Compassion San Clemente, CA | A | $25,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE A CLASSROOM SUPPORT AND UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL'S OPERATION | 202113089349300621 |
| 2020 | Wild Tomorrow Fund New York, NY | A | $25,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF IVORY IN ORDER TO MORE EFFECTIVELY PREVENT POACHING | 202113089349300621 |
| 2020 | African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | A | $10,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING EFFORTS | 202113089349300621 |
| 2020 | Space for Giants New York, NY | A | $10,000 | paid | TO TRAIN RANGERS FOR BETTER DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT LEGAL CONVICTIONS OF POACHERS AND POACHING | 202113089349300621 |
| 2020 | Wildlife Conservation Network San Francisco, CA | A | $8,000 | paid | ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 202113089349300621 |
| 2020 | Air Shepherd Austin, TX | A | $5,114 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113089349300621 |
| 2020 | Kulungu for Congo Fresno, CA | A | $5,000 | paid | DRILLING WATER WELLS TO BRING WATER TO PEOPLE | 202113089349300621 |
| 2020 | African Community & Conservation Foundation Chanhassen, MN | A | $2,500 | paid | TO PROVIDE SOLAR ENERGY FOR CHILDREN AND SCHOOLS IN ZIMBABWE | 202113089349300621 |
| 2020 | Sidekick Foundation Carmel, IN | A | $2,400 | paid | TO MAINTAIN CURRENT CAPACITY THAT IS HAVING AN IMPACT IN THE MARA | 202113089349300621 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202523219349307572 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202433209349327883 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202323199349318727 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202113089349300621 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/813209656.json.
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