The Elephant Club
San Clemente, California · EIN 813209656 · Private foundation
Based in San Clemente, California, The Elephant Club has awarded $2.6M across 50 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Wildlife Works Elephant Protection Trust. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Elephant Club funds
The Elephant Club's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, food & agriculture, higher education, k-12 education, youth development.
Populations it has supported include low-income communities, men boys, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Works Elephant Protection Trust THE $300,000 IS TO BE USED TOWARDS SUPPORTING VARIOUS PROJECTS: KITTING OUT ANY EXISTING BOREHOLE WITH SOLAR POWER/PUMP ON THE KCRP FOOTPRIN | Mill Valley, CA | $308K | 2024 |
| African Parks Foundation of America ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH | New York, NY | $275K | 2022 |
| Small Steps for Compassion TO PROVIDE A CLASSROOM SUPPORT AND UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL'S OPERATION | San Clemente, CA | $230K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Elephant Club
The Elephant Club's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at elephantcooperation.com.
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Frequently asked questions about The Elephant Club
- Does The Elephant Club accept grant applications?
- The Elephant Club's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Elephant Club fund?
- The Elephant Club's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include Wildlife Works Elephant Protection Trust, African Parks Foundation of America, Small Steps for Compassion. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Elephant Club give in grants?
- The Elephant Club reported $867K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.6M over 50 grants.
- Where is The Elephant Club located?
- The Elephant Club is based in San Clemente, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 813209656.
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