Coexistence Story Inc
We harness the power of creativity and storytelling to inspire the human race to share space. Through creative initiatives and cultural collaborations, we promote coexistence with wildlife, restore habitats, and fund programs that deepen relationships between people, elephants, and other wild species. In 2024, Coexistence Story advanced this mission through a partnership with the indigenous art enterprise, the real elephant collective, a high-profile us public environmental art exhibition and grants to conservation partners globally.
Coexistence Story Inc at a glance
In short: Coexistence Story Inc gave $341K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $341,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $48,743
- Median grant
- $26,200
- Total assets
- $2,694,040
- +2039.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Coexistence Story Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wildlife Guardians DBA as Lion Guardians US ($150K). Together the top 7 received $341K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2020) to $341K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $341K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Guardians DBA as Lion Guardians US Washington, DC | Program Assistance | $150,000 |
| Blue Lab Preservation Society Inc Miami Beach, FL | Program Assistance | $85,000 |
| The International Wilderness Leadership Foundation Inc Boulder, CO | Program Assistance | $50,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc Laguna Hills, CA | Program Assistance | $26,200 |
| Save the Bay Inc Providence, RI | Program Assistance | $10,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund Inc New York, NY | Program Assistance | $10,000 |
| Think Elephant International Inc New York, NY | Program Assistance | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,694,040 | $2,610,414 | $1,560,259 | $341,200 | 7 | $5,539 |
| 2023 | $125,893 | $196,499 | $330,979 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $148,373 | $42,379 | $160,525 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $266,519 | $124,197 | $57,562 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $199,884 | $269,745 | $110,238 | $83,283 | Total only | — |
| 2019 | $57,994 | $135,922 | $132,309 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Coexistence Story Inc
Based on IRS filings
Coexistence Story Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $341K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Coexistence Story Inc is led by Fiona Humphrey, Trustee & Co-Ceo since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fiona Humphrey
Trustee & Co-Ceo
Trustee & Managing Director → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Trustee & Co-Ceo, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Powys
Trustee & Co-Ceo
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Feh Tarty
Chairman
Chairman → Chair, 2021
Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Haggiag
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Zimmerman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ganesh Ramani
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Moore
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Mansourian
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ruth Ganesh (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Melanie Masarin (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Coexistence Story Inc
How much does Coexistence Story Inc give each year?
Coexistence Story Inc gave $341K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Coexistence Story Inc's typical grant size?
Coexistence Story Inc's median grant in 2024 was $26,200, and its average grant was $48,743, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Coexistence Story Inc give grants?
Coexistence Story Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Colorado (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Coexistence Story Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Coexistence Story Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Assistance" (7 grants).
Who are Coexistence Story Inc's largest grantees?
Coexistence Story Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wildlife Guardians DBA as Lion Guardians US ($150,000), Blue Lab Preservation Society Inc ($85,000) and The International Wilderness Leadership Foundation Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Coexistence Story Inc?
Coexistence Story Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Coexistence Story Inc?
Coexistence Story Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Coexistence Story Inc's EIN?
Coexistence Story Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3085568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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