MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT USA INC

EIN: 453996413 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CARMEL, IN

Total Revenue
$3,600,184
Total Expenses
$3,348,622
Total Assets
$3,799,431
Net Assets
$1,798,174
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
CLAIRE E BOLLES
Phone
3173442863
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MARA ELEPHANT PROJECT USA INC, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $3.3M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

TO WORK TO CONSERVE ELEPHANTS AND THE LANDSCAPES THEY LIVE IN, INCLUDING THEIR BIODIVERSITY, ECOLOGICAL FUNCTION, AND PEACEFUL HUMAN-WILDLIFE CO-EXISTENCE THROUGH SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER I) APPLIED CONSERVATION, II) RESEARCH, III) TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT, IV) EDUCATION, V) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, VI) AND PUBLIC AWARENESS WITHIN ELEPHANT RANGE STATES AND ABROAD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,846,925 Revenue: $93,763

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT WORK TO INCREASE PROTECTION FOR ENDANGERED WILDLIFE IN AFRICA. KEY AMONG THOSE IS ELEPHANTS, A KEYSTONE SPECIES THAT ACTS AS A BAROMETER FOR THE HEALTH OF AN...

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THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT WORK TO INCREASE PROTECTION FOR ENDANGERED WILDLIFE IN AFRICA. KEY AMONG THOSE IS ELEPHANTS, A KEYSTONE SPECIES THAT ACTS AS A BAROMETER FOR THE HEALTH OF AN ECOSYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE IN ACTION TO ADDRESS THE SHORT TERM THREATS TO WILDLIFE AND WILD SPACES AND PAIR IT WITH RESEARCH THAT DISCOVERS LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS THAT INVOLVE ENGAGEMENT FROM INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IS KEY TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SUPPORT APPROACH.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,506,421
Program Service Revenue $73,485
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $20,278
TOTAL REVENUE $3,600,184

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,614,315
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $449,630
Program Expenses $2,846,925
Other Expenses $391,296
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,348,622

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,600,184 $4,335,690 -0.2%
Expenses $3,348,622 $4,195,046 -0.2%
Net Income $251,562 $140,644 +0.8%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

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
5
$73,625
Total Directors
5
$73,625
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARC GOSS PAST PRESIDENT, CURRENT DIRECTOR 0.15
Officer Director
$5,625 $0 $5,625
CLAIRE BOLLES EXEC DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, ASST TREASURER 8.00
Officer Director
$68,000 $0 $68,000
DR JAKE WALL FORMER TREASURER 0.15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA DILLOW PRESIDENT & TREASURER 0.40
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN RODRIGUES DIRECTOR 0.15
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,600,184 $3,348,622 $3,799,431 $251,562
2022 $4,335,690 $4,195,046 $1,599,416 $140,644
2021 $3,524,138 $3,334,085 $1,000,824 $190,053
2021 $3,524,138 $3,334,085 $1,000,824 $190,053
2020 $2,702,317 $2,356,433 $793,187 $345,884
2020 $2,702,317 $2,356,433 $793,187 $345,884
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