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African Elephant Conservation Trust

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Animal-Related / Protection of Endangered Species (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$371k (2023)

Expenses
$571k (2023)

Total Assets
$6.25M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$200k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$371,261
Expenses
$571,263
Net Income
-$200,002
Net Assets
$6,046,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,321
14.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17,158
4.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $5,345
1.4%
Rental Property Income $330
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $220,830
59.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $72,277
19.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,246,408
Total Liabilities $200,000
Net Assets $6,046,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Swart (Executive Di) $0 $102,717 $0
Cynthia Moss (Program Dire) $0 $55,991 $0
David Breskin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nan Buzard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Chase (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Heminway (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard Leakey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Grellet Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lia Reed (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Isabella Rossellini (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susannah Rouse (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Don Young (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$319,963
Expenses
$510,399
Net Income
-$190,436
Net Assets
$7,177,632
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,023
29.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $27,337
8.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,104
0.7%
Rental Property Income $6,663
2.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $178,275
55.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,561
3.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,377,632
Total Liabilities $200,000
Net Assets $7,177,632
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Swart (Executive Di) $0 $99,425 $0
Cynthia Moss (Program Dire) $0 $54,197 $0
David Breskin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nan Buzard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Chase (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Heminway (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard Leakey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Grellet Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lia Reed (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Isabella Rossellini (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Susannah Rouse (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Don Young (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,201,903
Expenses
$539,540
Net Income
$662,363
Net Assets
$7,668,881
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,010
9.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $26,234
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,285
0.2%
Rental Property Income $589
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $592,642
49.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $465,143
38.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,868,881
Total Liabilities $200,000
Net Assets $7,668,881
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Moss (Key Employee) $0 $0 $50,307
Susannah Rouse (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nan Buzard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Grellet Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Heminway (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lia Reed (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Swart (Exec Director) $0 $0 $92,288
Lynn Chase (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Don Young (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard Leakey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Breskin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Isabella Rossellini (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$470,980
Expenses
$346,339
Net Income
$124,641
Net Assets
$5,898,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,501
12.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $23,804
5.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $792
0.2%
Rental Property Income $43
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $196,726
41.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $189,114
40.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,098,889
Total Liabilities $200,000
Net Assets $5,898,889
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Moss (Key Employee) $0 $0 $47,911
Susannah Rouse (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nan Buzard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Grellet Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Heminway (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lia Reed (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Swart (Exec Director) $0 $0 $87,894
Lynn Chase (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Don Young (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard Leakey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Breskin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Isabella Rossellini (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$217,982
Expenses
$424,031
Net Income
-$206,049
Net Assets
$4,610,480
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,500
23.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $38,864
17.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,091
1.0%
Rental Property Income $548
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $110,548
50.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15,431
7.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,810,480
Total Liabilities $200,000
Net Assets $4,610,480
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Moss (Key Employee) $0 $0 $45,629
Susannah Rouse (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nan Buzard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Grellet Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Heminway (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lia Reed (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Swart (Exec Director) $0 $0 $85,333
Lynn Chase (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Don Young (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard Leakey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Breskin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Isabella Rossellini (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$471,293
Expenses
$411,988
Net Income
$59,305
Net Assets
$4,282,869
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,425
10.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $34,841
7.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,648
0.6%
Rental Property Income $6,782
1.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $239,761
50.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $136,836
29.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,482,869
Total Liabilities $200,000
Net Assets $4,282,869
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Moss (Key Employee) $0 $89,086 $0
Susannah Rouse (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nan Buzard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Grellet Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Heminway (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lia Reed (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Swart (Exec Director) $0 $86,602 $0
Lynn Chase (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Don Young (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard Leakey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Breskin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Isabella Rossellini (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$193,631
Expenses
$149,574
Net Income
$44,057
Net Assets
$4,444,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,000
34.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $38,772
20.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,872
2.0%
Rental Property Income -$6,583
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $100,258
51.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$9,688
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,444,272
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,444,272
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Moss (Key Employee) $0 $84,844 $0
Susannah Rouse (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nan Buzard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Grellet Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Heminway (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lia Reed (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Swart (Exec Director) $0 $79,335 $0
Lynn Chase (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Don Young (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard Leakey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Breskin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Isabella Rossellini (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,365
Expenses
$151,262
Net Income
$69,103
Net Assets
$4,072,372
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,480
27.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $47,132
21.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,291
1.0%
Rental Property Income -$18,178
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $60,077
27.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $67,563
30.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,072,372
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,072,372
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Moss (Key Employee) $0 $82,775 $0
Susannah Rouse (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nan Buzard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Grellet Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Heminway (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lia Reed (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Swart (Exec Director) $0 $85,140 $0
Lynn Chase (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Don Young (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard Leakey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Breskin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Isabella Rossellini (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$478,348
Expenses
$151,431
Net Income
$326,917
Net Assets
$3,946,423
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $158,838
33.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28,607
6.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,849
0.6%
Rental Property Income -$8,697
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $312,207
65.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$15,456
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,947,923
Total Liabilities $1,500
Net Assets $3,946,423
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cynthia Moss (Key Employee) $0 $75,250 $0
Susannah Rouse (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nan Buzard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ludwig (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Grellet Md (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kathryn Heminway (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lia Reed (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Betsy Swart (Exec Director) $0 $77,400 $0
Lynn Chase (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Don Young (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dr Richard Leakey (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Breskin (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Isabella Rossellini (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$574,281
Expenses
$133,647
Net Income
$440,634
Net Assets
$3,675,743
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,000
10.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $66,497
11.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,558
0.4%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $445,226
77.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,675,743
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,675,743

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$363,623
Expenses
$168,710
Net Income
$194,913
Net Assets
$3,346,289
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,233
15.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $49,799
13.7%
Bond Proceeds $1,967
0.5%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $256,624
70.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,346,289
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,346,289

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$273,009
Expenses
$166,898
Net Income
$106,111
Net Assets
$2,867,620
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,000
44.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48,838
17.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,104
0.8%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $102,067
37.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,867,620
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,867,620

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,041,677
Expenses
$109,106
Net Income
$932,571
Net Assets
$2,645,967
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $901,000
86.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $27,198
2.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,694
0.3%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $110,785
10.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,645,967
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,645,967

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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