INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION

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The International Elephant Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on supporting elephant conservation efforts. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $15.8K across 15 grantees, primarily in Texas, Maryland, and New Jersey. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process; nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
International Elephant Foundation (IEF) creates a sustainable future for elephants. We generate and effectively invest resources to support elephant conservation, education, research, and management programs worldwide. Through our passion, expertise, knowledge, and partnerships we inspire and engage people to ensure a vibrant future with elephants everywhere.
Cause Areas
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Endangered species protection
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHI ST LUKE'S HEALTH BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MEDICAL CENTER
$374.9K
43%

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$192.5K
22%
RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NJ
$60K
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION?
No. INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION give?
INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Maryland, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $16 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CHI ST LUKE'S HEALTH BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MEDICAL CENTER, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, and RUTGERS THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NJ. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION?
INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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