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African Elephant Conservation Trust

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 23-6610636

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 09, 2017

Organization ProfileN/A
c/o Betsy Swart 10 State StreetNewburyport, MA 01950

(508) 783-8308

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

86th percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$85,140

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 38.6% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

57th percentile

3.2%

Faster asset growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-54%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,072,372

Up $124,449 (+3.2%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$4,072,372

Up $125,949 (+3.2%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $1,500 (-100%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue14th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Down

$220,365

Down $257,983 (-54%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$151,262

Down $169 (-0.1%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$69,103

Down $257,814 (-79%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth57th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,849,705Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $1,849,7052010Assets 2011: $2,645,967Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $2,645,9672011Assets 2012: $2,867,620Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $2,867,6202012Assets 2015: $3,947,923Liabilities 2015: $1,500Net Assets 2015: $3,946,4232015Assets 2016: $4,072,372Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $4,072,3722016Assets 2017: $4,444,272Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $4,444,2722017Assets 2018: $4,482,869Liabilities 2018: $200,000Net Assets 2018: $4,282,8692018Assets 2019: $4,810,480Liabilities 2019: $200,000Net Assets 2019: $4,610,4802019Assets 2020: $6,098,889Liabilities 2020: $200,000Net Assets 2020: $5,898,8892020Assets 2021: $7,868,881Liabilities 2021: $200,000Net Assets 2021: $7,668,8812021Assets 2022: $7,377,632Liabilities 2022: $200,000Net Assets 2022: $7,177,6322022Assets 2023: $6,246,408Liabilities 2023: $200,000Net Assets 2023: $6,046,4082023Assets 2024: $6,840,199Liabilities 2024: $200,000Net Assets 2024: $6,640,1992024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$4,072,372
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$4,072,372
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $90,5152010Expenses 2011: $109,1062011Expenses 2012: $166,8982012Revenue 2015: $478,348Expenses 2015: $151,431Net Income 2015: $326,9172015Revenue 2016: $220,365Expenses 2016: $151,262Net Income 2016: $69,1032016Revenue 2017: $193,631Expenses 2017: $149,574Net Income 2017: $44,0572017Revenue 2018: $471,293Expenses 2018: $411,988Net Income 2018: $59,3052018Revenue 2019: $217,982Expenses 2019: $424,031Net Income 2019: -$206,0492019Revenue 2020: $470,980Expenses 2020: $346,339Net Income 2020: $124,6412020Revenue 2021: $1,201,903Expenses 2021: $539,540Net Income 2021: $662,3632021Revenue 2022: $319,963Expenses 2022: $510,399Net Income 2022: -$190,4362022Revenue 2023: $371,261Expenses 2023: $571,263Net Income 2023: -$200,0022023Revenue 2024: $761,612Expenses 2024: $200,054Net Income 2024: $561,5582024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$220,365
Expenses$151,262
Net Income$69,103
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 9, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$238,543
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Research and Preservation of African Elephants

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Program Related$3,827,509$3,941,930▲ $114,421
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$120,414$130,442▲ $10,028
Total Assets$3,947,923$4,072,372▲ $124,449
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,500--
Total Liabilities$1,500$0▼ $1,500
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$3,946,423$4,072,372▲ $125,949
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,946,423$4,072,372▲ $125,949
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,947,923$4,072,372▲ $124,449

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Investment Program Related Org$3,941,930--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2016$3,827,509$61,480▲ $352,893$18,178$4,072,372
2015$3,665,695$50,000▲ $271,995$8,697$3,827,509
2014$3,336,216$60,000▲ $404,323$2,041$3,665,695
2013$2,717,478$195,233▲ $575,388$5,300$3,336,216
2012$2,615,842-▲ $246,966$1,431$2,717,478
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Betsy SwartExec DirectorFT$85,140$85,140
Cynthia MossKey EmployeeFT$82,775$82,775

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bruce LudwigTrustee
Cathy Grellet MdTrustee
Don YoungTrustee
Dr Richard LeakeyTrustee
Isabella RosselliniTrustee
Kathryn HeminwayTrustee
Lia ReedTrustee
Lynn ChaseTrustee
Nan BuzardTrustee
Susannah RouseTrustee
David BreskinTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$61,480
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$107,209
Other Revenue
$51,676
All Other Contributions
$61,480
Change in Net Assets
$69,103

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$220,365
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$56,846
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$277,211
Total Revenue per Form 990
$220,365
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$151,192
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$70
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$33,690$0$0$33,690
All Other Expenses$3,109$0$0$3,109
Depreciation Depletion$159$0$0$159
Office Expenses$0$75$0$75
Grants to Domestic Orgs$70--$70
Total Functional Expenses$151,187$75$0$151,262

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$151,262
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$151,262
Total Expenses per Form 990$151,262
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to ATE-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
African Elephant Conservation Trust
EIN
23-6610636
Phone
5087838308
Address
c/o Betsy Swart 10 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

Signing Officer

Name
Elizabeth Swart
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5087838308
Signed
2017-05-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizabeth Swart
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Jeffrey C Kirpas and Co Pc
Address
21 PLEASANT ST STE 248, NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950-2623
Preparer
Jeffrey C Kirpas
Phone
9784627250
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Executive Director reviews the return and then presents it to the Board for Approval”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Board of Trustees reviews and approves the Executive Director's salary and the Executive Director presents the other employees salaries to the Board and they approve”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“The Board of Trustees reviews and approves the Executive Director's salary and the Executive Director presents the other employees salaries to the Board and they approve”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Royalty Expense 2090. 2090. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“K-1 Line 13 J 1019. 1019. 0. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XI, Line 2D

“contributions not yet transferred to Poetic License”

Pt XII, Line 2D

“other expenses”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Executive Director reviews the return and then presents it to the Board for Approval
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Board of Trustees reviews and approves the Executive Director's salary and the Executive Director presents the other employees salaries to the Board and they approve
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board of Trustees reviews and approves the Executive Director's salary and the Executive Director presents the other employees salaries to the Board and they approve
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Pt VI, Line 15b
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0RESEARCH AND PRESERVATION OF AFICAN ELEPHANTS

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,072,372
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4,072,372
Revenue
$220,365
Expenses
$151,262
Net income
$69,103
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.84$0.20$6.64$0.76$0.20$0.56
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.25$0.20$6.05$0.37$0.57$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.38$0.20$7.18$0.32$0.51$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.87$0.20$7.67$1.20$0.54$0.66
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.10$0.20$5.90$0.47$0.35$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.81$0.20$4.61$0.22$0.42$0.21
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.48$0.20$4.28$0.47$0.41$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.44$0.00$4.44$0.19$0.15$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.07$0.00$4.07$0.22$0.15$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.95$0.00$3.95$0.48$0.15$0.33
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.87$0.00$2.87$0.17
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.65$0.00$2.65$0.11
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.85$0.00$1.85$0.09