Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc
Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation is a Dallas, Texas-based public charity formed in 2017. It supports wildlife conservation and animal-welfare programs, including the rescue and care of orphaned elephants and community outreach connected with human-elephant coexistence.
Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $1,839,016 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $4,969,346
- +38.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,402,691
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $157,338
- -66.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,902,831
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 4104 Calculus Drive, Dallas, TX 75244-7311
Phone: (972) 620-1365
Website: https://elephanthavens.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. Its website describes its conservation and community work in Botswana, including at an elephant orphanage near the Okavango Delta.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $2.4M (2024). In 2025 it reported $1.8M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Foundation Jupiter, FL | Assistance | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,969,346 | $3,402,691 | $1,902,831 | $1,839,016 | Total only | $157,338 |
| 2024 | $3,589,714 | $5,440,302 | $2,449,706 | $2,385,689 | Total only | $473,974 |
| 2023 | $1,051,870 | $1,436,891 | $1,088,911 | $1,035,771 | Total only | $-323 |
| 2022 | $686,020 | $1,086,847 | $733,875 | $35,000 | 1 | $21,736 |
| 2021 | $365,369 | $750,067 | $666,573 | $633,281 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $281,875 | $576,218 | $429,666 | $406,801 | Total only | — |
| 2019 | $135,323 | $703,249 | $923,492 | $890,180 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support safeguarding valuable species, preserving wildlife in natural habitats, sharing knowledge to further wildlife preservation, addressing animal-welfare issues, and rescuing, rearing, and reintegrating orphan elephants into the wild.
Its 2025 filing lists expenses related to the orphanage facility, staff wages and housing, fencing, solar panels, feeding and care of young elephants, veterinary services, transportation, and community outreach, including water wells and sanitation facilities. The website also describes habitat protection, education, and efforts to reduce conflict between elephants and local communities.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing says grants are designated for specific, detailed expenses and require receipts. It also says board members visit the project site every 45 to 60 days to check that funds are used as designated. The filing describes an endowment fund intended to support the organization’s operations and help ensure future funding is available when needed.
The IRS filing data lists zero grants for each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. The available information does not provide outside grantees, grant amounts, application materials, or an application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Debra K. Stevens, president; Camilla Cowan and Shannon Newsom, vice presidents; J. Scott Jackson, secretary/treasurer; and Kirsten Kerrigan, board member. The website also identifies Boago Poloko, Debra Stevens, and Scott Jackson as founders.
Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc is led by Debra K. Stevens, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra K. Stevens
President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Scott Jackson
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Treasurer & Assistant Secretary, 2020
Treasurer & Assistant Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Camilla Cowan
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Newsom
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Kerrigan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Allison V. Smith (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Cameron Parsons (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc
How much does Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc give each year?
Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $2.4M in grants paid.
How large is Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc?
Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support safeguarding valuable species, preserving wildlife in natural habitats, sharing knowledge to further wildlife preservation, addressing animal-welfare issues, and rescuing, rearing, and reintegrating orphan elephants into the wild. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc?
Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check elephanthavens.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. Its website describes its conservation and community work in Botswana, including at an elephant orphanage near the Okavango Delta.
What is Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc's EIN?
Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3352560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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