Civic Intelligence

Elephantvoices

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 26-3462274

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 20, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.ELEPHANTVOICES.ORG
3376 Villa Robleda DriveMountain View, CA 94040

(650) 208-0402

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

82nd percentile

31%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

70th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

40%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Up

$679,141

Up $102,881 (+18%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$679,141

Up $102,881 (+18%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$278,691

Up $107,012 (+62%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$192,724

Up $2,420 (+1.3%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$85,967

Up $104,592 (+562%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $885,836Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $885,8362010Assets 2011: $765,754Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $765,7542011Assets 2012: $759,470Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $759,4702012Assets 2013: $886,571Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $886,5712013Assets 2014: $837,569Liabilities 2014: $75,789Net Assets 2014: $761,7802014Assets 2015: $962,334Liabilities 2015: $28,109Net Assets 2015: $934,2252015Assets 2016: $977,642Liabilities 2016: $28,109Net Assets 2016: $949,5332016Assets 2017: $918,171Liabilities 2017: $28,109Net Assets 2017: $890,0622017Assets 2018: $717,695Liabilities 2018: $28,109Net Assets 2018: $689,5862018Assets 2019: $669,474Liabilities 2019: $28,109Net Assets 2019: $641,3652019Assets 2020: $594,691Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $594,6912020Assets 2021: $576,260Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $576,2602021Assets 2023: $679,141Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $679,1412023Assets 2024: $1,065,578Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,065,5782024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$679,141
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$679,141
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth78th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $199,0382010Expenses 2011: $226,1472011Expenses 2012: $139,8782012Revenue 2013: $366,308Expenses 2013: $239,207Net Income 2013: $127,1012013Revenue 2014: $203,126Expenses 2014: $311,897Net Income 2014: -$108,7712014Revenue 2015: $344,874Expenses 2015: $177,598Net Income 2015: $167,2762015Revenue 2016: $254,940Expenses 2016: $239,632Net Income 2016: $15,3082016Revenue 2017: $156,523Expenses 2017: $215,993Net Income 2017: -$59,4702017Revenue 2018: $72,043Expenses 2018: $272,518Net Income 2018: -$200,4752018Revenue 2019: $133,274Expenses 2019: $181,493Net Income 2019: -$48,2192019Revenue 2020: $155,107Expenses 2020: $201,781Net Income 2020: -$46,6742020Revenue 2021: $171,679Expenses 2021: $190,304Net Income 2021: -$18,6252021Revenue 2023: $278,691Expenses 2023: $192,724Net Income 2023: $85,9672023Revenue 2024: $662,965Expenses 2024: $277,275Net Income 2024: $385,6902024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$278,691
Expenses$192,724
Net Income$85,967
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 20, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$278,691
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inspire wonder in the intelligence

To inspire wonder in the intelligence, complexity, and voices of elephants and to secure a kinder future for them through conservation, research, and sharing of knowledge.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$421,681$553,600▲ $131,919
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$158,220$110,999▼ $47,221
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,591$12,776▲ $1,185
Investments Program Related$1,405$1,703▲ $298
Total Assets$592,897$679,141▲ $86,244
Other Assets Total-$63-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$592,897$679,141▲ $86,244
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$592,897$679,141▲ $86,244
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$592,897$679,141▲ $86,244

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$12,776$63,737$76,513
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Petter GranliPresident/ce
Prof Andrew DobsonMember of Bo
Joyce PooleScientific D
Cynthia L JensenSecretary of
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$276,540
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,088
Other Revenue
$63
All Other Contributions
$276,540
Change in Net Assets
$85,967
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$161,800
Other Expenses$30,924
Total Fundraising Expense$8,449
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$152,800$4,500$4,500$161,800
Travel$6,091-$2,053$8,144
Depreciation Depletion$2,348--$2,348
All Other Expenses$2,138$18-$2,156
Other Expenses$799$378$948$2,125
Office Expenses$1,861$68$59$1,988
Advertising$855-$716$1,571
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,080-$1,080
Information Technology$1,076--$1,076
Total Functional Expenses$178,058$6,217$8,449$192,724
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
4
Spending
$130,000

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
EuropeProgram ServicesConservation, Ed,-3$60,000
AfricaProgram ServicesResearch11$40,000
AsiaProgram ServicesEducation/welfare--$20,000
South AmericaProgram ServicesEducation/welfare--$10,000
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Joyce PooleTrusteeResearch/trusteeNo$80,900
Petter GranliTrusteeConsulting/directorNo$80,900
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Petter granli joyce poole director trustee married”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The board meets and reviews the form 990 and respective state returns. Petter or cynthia signs off on the return and it is usually e-filed”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The boards governing documents are made available upon request, via email or other method of communication.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Elephantvoices
EIN
26-3462274
Phone
6502080402
Address
3376 VILLA ROBLEDA DRIVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040

Signing Officer

Name
Cynthia L Jensen
Title
Secretary of Board
Phone
6502080402
Signed
2024-05-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Petter Granli
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4C

“Education: the elephant ethogram: a library of african elephant behavior- continued to promote this unique resource via external media; maintained www.elephantvoices.org, www.fb.com/elephantvoices (348k followers per end 2023), www.instagram.com/elephantvoices (45.4k followers), and x.com/elephantvoices (18.6k followers), and communicated with those active on our social media; participated in and was scientific advisor for disney/natgeo secrets of the elephants; gave interviews for national geographic podcast, the financial times and other scientific, popular media; gave advice to other elephant documentaries; advised and assisted students, reviewed scientific papers and wrote recommendations; communicated with international media about elephants and their behavior, conservation, and welfare.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$679,141
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$679,141
Revenue
$278,691
Expenses
$192,724
Net income
$85,967
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.07$0.00$1.07$0.66$0.28$0.39
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.00$0.68$0.28$0.19$0.09
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.58$0.00$0.58$0.17$0.19$0.02
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.59$0.00$0.59$0.16$0.20$0.05
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.67$0.03$0.64$0.13$0.18$0.05
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.72$0.03$0.69$0.07$0.27$0.20
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.92$0.03$0.89$0.16$0.22$0.06
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.98$0.03$0.95$0.25$0.24$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.03$0.93$0.34$0.18$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.08$0.76$0.20$0.31$0.11
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.00$0.89$0.37$0.24$0.13
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.76$0.00$0.76$0.14
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.77$0.00$0.77$0.23
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.89$0.00$0.89$0.20