Friends of the Elephant Seal
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$21K
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
12
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Friends of the Elephant Seal?
Friends of the Elephant Seal is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo ($15K), Beightler Squires Charitable Trust ($3K), David Tyson Foundation ($2K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $21K in grants to Friends of the Elephant Seal between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | $15,289 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| Beightler Squires Charitable Trust | $3,300 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| David Tyson Foundation | $1,800 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Harvey L Hall Charitable Family Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $11K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
What grants has Friends of the Elephant Seal received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | RESTRICTED TO OFFSET THE COST OF THE REVISION AND REPRINTING OF THE ELEPHANT SEAL ADVENTURE GUIDE | $5,289 |
| 2025 | Beightler Squires Charitable Trust | CONSERVATION EDUCATIO | $750 |
| 2024 | The Harvey L Hall Charitable Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Beightler Squires Charitable Trust | ANIMAL WELFARE | $700 |
| 2024 | David Tyson Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
| 2023 | David Tyson Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
| 2022 | Beightler Squires Charitable Trust | ENVIRONMENTAL | $650 |
| 2022 | David Tyson Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $500 |
| 2021 | Beightler Squires Charitable Trust | PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS | $600 |
| 2021 | David Tyson Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $300 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | ELEPHANT SEAL WEBCAM ENHANCEMENT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Beightler Squires Charitable Trust | EDUCATION | $600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of the Elephant Seal?
Friends of the Elephant Seal is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo ($15K), Beightler Squires Charitable Trust ($3K), David Tyson Foundation ($2K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $21K in grants to Friends of the Elephant Seal between 2020–2025.
Who is Friends of the Elephant Seal's largest funder?
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo is the largest recorded funder of Friends of the Elephant Seal, with $15K across 2 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Friends of the Elephant Seal received?
IRS 990 filings record $21K in grants to Friends of the Elephant Seal across 12 grants from 4 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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