Massachusetts for Elephants Inc
Invitation OnlyIpswich, Massachusetts · EIN 83-1903995 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$13K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$82K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $2,060.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Aware USA Inc | Milton, MA | To support the organizations work to assist elephants in captivity and in the wild in particular in the Mara region of southern Kenya. | $7,500 |
| Wildlife SOS | Salt Lake City, UT | To support the organizations work in protecting Indias wildlife in particular elephants from habitat loss and human exploitation. | $2,060 |
| Mara Elephant Project USA Inc | Carmel, IN | To support the organizations work in protecting elephants and their habitats across the greater Mara ecosystem in Kenya and Tanzania. | $1,500 |
| African Parks Foundation | Washington, DC | To support the organizations conservation and preservation work within their parks activities in Africa including their work to protect… | $1,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation of America | Alexandria, VA | To support the activities of wildlife rangers across Africa via the Tusk Trust Limiteds work in this area. | $350 |
| World Elephant Society | Beverly Hills, CA | To support the organizations World Elephant Day campaign which raises awareness and ignite action to save elephants from extinction. | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,160 | 6 |
| 2024 | $782 | 2 |
| 2023 | $500 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1903995
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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