Elephant Cooperation
San Clemente, CA ·EIN 81-3209656 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Elephant Cooperation?
Elephant Cooperation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Sonance Cares Inc ($1.2M), Sonance Foundation ($1.2M), Jay and Kelly Sugarman Foundation ($80K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Elephant Cooperation between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonance Cares Inc | $1,207,750 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Sonance Foundation | $1,166,597 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Jay and Kelly Sugarman Foundation | $80,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Bernard and Anne Spitzer | $30,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Sheckler Foundation | $27,100 | 1 | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $19,050 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Family Office Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Seattle Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Carlos Fund | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has Elephant Cooperation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sonance Cares Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $792,750 |
| 2024 | Bernard and Anne Spitzer | COMMUNITY COMMERCE & SUSTAINABILITY - COMACO | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Family Office Foundation Inc | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Sonance Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $9,086 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,750 |
| 2024 | Carlos Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Sonance Cares Inc | PLEDGED SUPPORT | $415,000 |
| 2023 | Bernard and Anne Spitzer | COMMUNITY COMMERCE & SUSTAINABILITY - COMACO | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Sonance Foundation | TO SUPPORT FOOD PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES LIVING NEAR ELEPHANT AREAS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY DUE TO COVID RELATED SCHOOL CLOSURES AND LOSS OF INCOME RELATED TO THE DECLINE IN TOURISM. | $1,064 |
| 2022 | Sonance Foundation | TO SUPPORT FOOD PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES LIVING NEAR ELEPHANT AREAS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY DUE TO COVID RELATED SCHOOL CLOSURES AND LOSS OF INCOME RELATED TO THE DECLINE IN TOURISM. | $1,111,447 |
| 2022 | The Sheckler Foundation | CASH SUPPORT FOR CAUSE | $27,100 |
| 2022 | Jay and Kelly Sugarman Foundation | TAKES A COOPERATIVE APPROACH OF RESEARCHING, VETTING, AND FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS WITH EXISTING PROGRAMS TO COLLABORATE WITH THE SHARED MISSION OF SAVING THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT.TO CREATE HEALTHY,BALANCED,SELF-GENERATING COMMUNITIES WHERE BOTH ANIMALS AND PEOPLE LIVE IN HARMONY. | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $13,300 |
| 2021 | Jay and Kelly Sugarman Foundation | To preserve the Afican elephant , the environment surrounding and the communities & people of Africa alike. | $55,000 |
| 2021 | Entertainment Industry Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Sonance Foundation | TO SUPPORT FOOD PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES LIVING NEAR ELEPHANT AREAS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY DUE TO COVID RELATED SCHOOL CLOSURES AND LOSS OF INCOME RELATED TO THE DECLINE IN TOURISM. | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR COMACO'S GROWTH EFFORTS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Bernard and Anne Spitzer | COMMUNITY COMMERCE & SUSTAINABILITY - COMACO | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Sonance Foundation | TO SUPPORT FOOD PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES LIVING NEAR ELEPHANT AREAS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY DUE TO COVID RELATED SCHOOL CLOSURES AND LOSS OF INCOME RELATED TO THE DECLINE IN TOURISM. | $35,000 |
| 2020 | Bernard and Anne Spitzer | COMMUNITY COMMERCE & SUSTAINABILITY - COMACO | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Elephant Cooperation?
Elephant Cooperation is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Sonance Cares Inc ($1.2M), Sonance Foundation ($1.2M), Jay and Kelly Sugarman Foundation ($80K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Elephant Cooperation between 2020–2024.
Who is Elephant Cooperation's largest funder?
Sonance Cares Inc is the largest recorded funder of Elephant Cooperation, with $1.2M across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Elephant Cooperation received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Elephant Cooperation across 20 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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