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.

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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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