ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL

EIN: 272243265 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

OJAI, CA

Total Revenue
$2,433,163
Total Expenses
$548,461
Total Assets
$6,659,640
Net Assets
$5,474,490
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
CAROL BUCKLEY
Phone
2294653115
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 93% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.9M, a strong 77% operating margin.

Mission

ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CREATES INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF ELEPHANTS WORLDWIDE. WE BUILD CHAIN-FREE CORRALS TO FREE ELEPHANTS FROM LEG CHAINS IN ASIA, TEACH HUMANE METHODS OF TRAINING AND HANDLING ELEPHANTS, AND PROVIDE A NATURAL HABITAT REFUGE FOR ZOO AND CIRCUS ELEPHANTS IN THE U.S.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $16,589

WE PROVIDED A VARIETY OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO DOZENS OF SCHOOLS, CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE UNITED STATES, AND ASIA, INCLUDING PROVIDING EXPERT CONSULTING AND ADVICE ON ELEPHANT...

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WE PROVIDED A VARIETY OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO DOZENS OF SCHOOLS, CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE UNITED STATES, AND ASIA, INCLUDING PROVIDING EXPERT CONSULTING AND ADVICE ON ELEPHANT BEHAVIOR AND BIOLOGY TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS, GOVERNMENTS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, INTERNATIONALLY. WE PROVIDED PRINTED MATERIALS USED IN SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES, INDIA, SRI LANKA, THAILAND, AND NEPAL, AND ALSO PROVIDED VOLUNTEER AND INTERN OPPORTUNITIES TO MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE.

Program 2
Expenses: $443,610

IN 2016, WE 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. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES A...

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IN 2016, WE 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. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES A NATURAL 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, PRIVATE OWNERS, AND ELEPHANT CAREGIVERS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT CAPTIVE-HELD ELEPHANTS WORLDWIDE AND ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED STANDARDS AND PRACTICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,624

PROJECT ASIA. WE ARE UNIQUE IN OUR ABILITY TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE BOTH IN THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM. IT IS EFFECTIVE BECAUSE IT STARTS WITH A DEEP RESPECT FOR THE CULTURE AND THE REALITIES OF LIFE...

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PROJECT ASIA. WE ARE UNIQUE IN OUR ABILITY TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE BOTH IN THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM. IT IS EFFECTIVE BECAUSE IT STARTS 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 HYGEINE, DESIGNING AND BUILDING SOLAR-POWERED CHAIN-FREE CORRALS, AND PROVIDING COATS AND FOOD FOR HUNGRY ELEPHANTS, WE QUICKLY MAKE THE LIVES OF CAPTIVE ELEPHANTS BETTER. WE BUILD SUSTAINABILITY INTO WORK IN TWO WAYS: FIRST BY PARTNERING WITH RESPECTED NGOS AND SECOND, BY ENSURING THAT MAHOUTS AND ELEPAHNT OWNERS HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN THE IMPROVEMENTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,369,810
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $60,896
Other Revenue $2,457
TOTAL REVENUE $2,433,163

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $149,857
Fundraising Expenses $3,428
Program Expenses $463,823
Other Expenses $398,604
TOTAL EXPENSES $548,461

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,433,163 $1,261,311 +0.9%
Expenses $548,461 $505,643 +0.1%
Net Income $1,884,702 $755,668 +1.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
8
Volunteers
75

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$55,000
Total Directors
3
$55,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CAROL BUCKLY PRESIDENT/CEO 10.00
Officer Director
$55,000 $0 $55,000
LESLIE SCHREIBER SECRETARY/TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,433,163 $548,461 $6,659,640 $1,884,702
2023 $1,261,311 $505,643 $4,811,724 $755,668
2022 $314,565 $462,915 $4,148,647 $-148,350
2021 $597,955 $353,139 $4,381,378 $244,816
2020 $282,595 $247,891 $4,213,458 $34,704
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