Massachusetts for Elephants Inc
Preselected recipients only
Massachusetts for Elephants Inc is a private foundation in Ipswich, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,160 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$13,160
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$82,277
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $782 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500 | 1 | $7,010 |
| 2024 | $782 | 2 | $99,058 |
| 2025 | $13,160 | 6 | $82,277 |
How to apply
Massachusetts for Elephants Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Massachusetts for Elephants Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,060 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $350 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Aware USA Inc | 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 | 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 | 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 | To support the organizations conservation and preservation work within their parks activities in Africa including their work to protect elephants. | $1,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation of America | To support the activities of wildlife rangers across Africa via the Tusk Trust Limiteds work in this area. | $350 |
| World Elephant Society | To support the organizations World Elephant Day campaign which raises awareness and ignite action to save elephants from extinction. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Glenna Waterman
- Sally W Owen
- Ann Cox
- Sheryl Becker
- Amalia Owen
- Eric McNulty
Questions people ask
Does Massachusetts for Elephants Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Massachusetts for Elephants Inc give?
$13,160 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Massachusetts for Elephants Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Glenna Waterman (President and Director), Sally W Owen (Vice President Director and Clerk), Ann Cox (Treasurer and Director) and Sheryl Becker (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Massachusetts for Elephants Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and environment and conservation.