Mara Elephant Project USA Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$3.8M
Foundation funders
87
Grants recorded
154
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Mara Elephant Project USA Inc?
Mara Elephant Project USA Inc is funded by 87 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($1.1M), GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc ($525K), The Chicago Community Trust ($280K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to Mara Elephant Project USA Inc between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2026) to $1.1M (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
What grants has Mara Elephant Project USA Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RHM Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2026 | Susan & Jerome Ettelson Fund | TO FURTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | $200 |
| 2025 | The Marianne H Halle Animal Suppor | CONSERVATION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The San Diego Foundation | A MATCHING GRANT FOR DRONE PROJECT | $40,000 |
| 2025 | The Betty Millard Foundation | Elephant Protection Initiative | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $22,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $21,450 |
| 2025 | Boerger Fam Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Arthur L and Lily D Walters | PROTECTION OR ELEPHANT SPECIES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Marg & Jack Tarver Fdn Irrv Tr | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The JBMA Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Riggio Foundation | TO PROTECT ELEPHANTS AND THEIR HABITATS ACROSS THE GREATER MARA ECOSYTEM. | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Anne Beverly McCormack Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Burt Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $4,000 |
| 2025 | The Weill Family Foundation | Elephant Rescue | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Carol J Adragna | GENERAL - UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Angel Foundation | OPERATIONAL | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The John a Rodger Jr Foundation Inc | AID DONEE ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT FUNCTIONS | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Ratna Sabapathy Family Foundation Inc | CHARITY | $2,000 |
| 2025 | RHM Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Massachusetts for Elephants Inc | To support the organizations work in protecting elephants and their habitats across the greater Mara ecosystem in Kenya and Tanzania. | $1,500 |
| 2025 | The Black Dog Foundation | GENERAL USE | $1,500 |
| 2025 | The Coville-Triest Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Henry E & Annabel S Larzelere | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Mary Ann Weisberg and Bryce Perry | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation | TO SEE THE EXISTENCE OF A STABLE ELEPHANT POPULATION CO-EXISTING PEACEFULLY WITH PEOPLE ACROSS THE GREATER MARA ECOSYSTEM (GME) | $1,000 |
| 2025 | John and Judith Nelson Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Joselow Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $859 |
Showing 30 most recent of 154 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mara Elephant Project USA Inc?
Mara Elephant Project USA Inc is funded by 87 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($1.1M), GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc ($525K), The Chicago Community Trust ($280K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to Mara Elephant Project USA Inc between 2019–2026.
Who is Mara Elephant Project USA Inc's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Mara Elephant Project USA Inc, with $1.1M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Mara Elephant Project USA Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to Mara Elephant Project USA Inc across 154 grants from 87 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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