Massachusetts for Elephants Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Ipswich, MA EIN: 83-1903995

Massachusetts for Elephants Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ipswich, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $99K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $782.

Key facts about Massachusetts for Elephants Inc

EIN: 83-1903995
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $782
Grants made (2024): 2
Average grant: $391
Median grant: $391
Total assets: $99,058
Primary geography: District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How Massachusetts for Elephants Inc gives

Giving grew 161% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 30% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$99K

+1313.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$782

+56.4% YoY

Grant Count

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$391

-21.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Massachusetts for Elephants Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Massachusetts for Elephants Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Environment & Animals

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $782 (100%)

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado District of Columbia Massachusetts Tennessee

Cities

WashingtonBostonBoulderBrentwoodMilton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$99,058	$7,010	$8,851
Revenue	$100,480	—	$125
Expenses	$8,432	$1,840	$3,006
Qualifying Distributions	$782	$500	$1,392
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$2,586	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Nonhuman Rights Project ($532), Friends of Tusk Fund administered by CAF America ($250).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Nonhuman Rights Project Washington, DC	Contribution towards the Nonhuman Rights Projects activities involving rights for nonhuman animals including elephants.	$532
Friends of Tusk Fund administered by CAF America Washington, DC	Contribution towards the Tusk Trusts activities across Africa including those aimed at protecting elephants and other endangered animals and preserving their natural habitats.	$250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Glenna Waterman	President and Director	2	—
Sally W Owen	Vice President Director and Clerk	25	—
Ann Cox	Treasurer and Director	1	—
Sheryl Becker	Director	2	—
Amalia Owen	Director	1	—
Eric McNulty	Director	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Environment & Animals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Massachusetts for Elephants Inc?

Massachusetts for Elephants Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ipswich, MA. It holds $99K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Massachusetts for Elephants Inc?

As of 2024, Massachusetts for Elephants Inc holds $99K in total assets with $100K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $782 in 2024.

Where does Massachusetts for Elephants Inc operate?

Massachusetts for Elephants Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Tennessee.

What size grants does Massachusetts for Elephants Inc award?

In 2024, Massachusetts for Elephants Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $782 — an average of about $391 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Massachusetts for Elephants Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Massachusetts for Elephants Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Massachusetts for Elephants Inc's EIN?

Massachusetts for Elephants Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1903995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.