African Elephant Conservation Trust
Research and preservation of african elephants
African Elephant Conservation Trust at a glance
In short: African Elephant Conservation Trust gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $6,840,199
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who African Elephant Conservation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amboseli Trust for Elephants ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How African Elephant Conservation Trust gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2024) to $375K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amboseli Trust for Elephants Newburyport, MA | Program Support | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,840,199 | $761,612 | $200,054 | $200,000 | 1 | $52,590 |
| 2023 | $6,246,408 | $371,261 | $571,263 | $375,045 | 1 | $237,988 |
| 2022 | $7,377,632 | $319,963 | $510,399 | $282,090 | 1 | $205,612 |
| 2021 | $7,868,881 | $1,201,903 | $539,540 | $350,000 | 1 | $618,876 |
| 2020 | $6,098,889 | $470,980 | $346,339 | $250,000 | 1 | $220,530 |
About African Elephant Conservation Trust
Based on IRS filings
African Elephant Conservation Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Newburyport, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $53K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
African Elephant Conservation Trust's 2024 filing lists 13 officers; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Ludwig
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cathy Grellet MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia Moss
Program Director
Key Employee → Program Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Don Young
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Isabella Rossellini
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn Heminway
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lia Reed
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn Chase
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nan Buzard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Leakey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susannah Rouse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Breskin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Swart
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Betsy Swart (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about African Elephant Conservation Trust
How much does African Elephant Conservation Trust give each year?
African Elephant Conservation Trust gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $375K across 1 grant.
How large is African Elephant Conservation Trust?
African Elephant Conservation Trust reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $762K.
What is African Elephant Conservation Trust?
African Elephant Conservation Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Newburyport, MA. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does African Elephant Conservation Trust operate?
African Elephant Conservation Trust has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is African Elephant Conservation Trust's EIN?
African Elephant Conservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6610636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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