Trunks & Leaves Inc
To support and conduct research and conservation activities to protect wild Asian elephants and their habitats.
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Our mission is to foster evidence-based conservation of wild Asian elephants and their habitats, through research, education, policy and advocacy. We support long-term research in Sri Lanka, and like-minded initiatives throughout Asia. By engaging with wildlife managers, conservation practitioners, educators, and local communities, we involve diverse stakeholders in raising awareness and imagining solutions.
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Mission
To support and conduct research and conservation activities to protect wild Asian elephants and their habitats.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTrunks & Leaves Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 453996546. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $186K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Trunks & Leaves Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.
Trunks & Leaves Inc is located in San Diego, CA, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Trunks & Leaves Inc has $186K in annual revenue. It allocates 12% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Trunks & Leaves Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $186K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Trunks & Leaves Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Trunks & Leaves Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 12% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Our mission is to foster evidence-based conservation of wild Asian elephants and their habitats, through research, education, policy and advocacy. We support long-term research in Sri Lanka, and like-minded initiatives throughout Asia. By engaging with wildlife managers, conservation practitioners, educators, and local communities, we involve diverse stakeholders in raising awareness and imagining solutions. Trunks & Leaves Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Trunks & Leaves Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 12% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $186K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Trunks & Leaves Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Trunks & Leaves Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 453996546, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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TRUNKS & LEAVES INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (5)
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NeutralPaving a Path to Conserving Wild Elephant Populations - UC San Diego Today
Traveling installation of 100 life-sized elephants will offer perspective on how much space the giants need, experts say - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
The heartbreaking reason why elephant populations are dwindling - Good Morning America
Study finds endangered elephants regularly leaving protected area - Nebraska Today
Customers linger for longer at Trunks & Leaves - Pro AVL Asia
Leave the Woolly Mammoth Alone - The Tyee
On World Elephant Day (and every day) humans should stay away from wildlife (commentary) - news - Mongabay
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Trunks & Leaves Inc
- What is Trunks & Leaves Inc?
- Trunks & Leaves Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. Our mission is to foster evidence-based conservation of wild Asian elephants and their habitats, through research, education, policy and advocacy. We support long-term research in Sri Lanka, and like-minded initiatives throughout Asia. By engaging with wildlife managers, conservation practitioners, educators, and local communities, we involve diverse stakeholders in raising awareness and imagining solutions.
- Who leads Trunks & Leaves Inc?
- Shermin de Silva serves as President and Founder.
- Where is Trunks & Leaves Inc located?
- Headquartered in San Diego, United States.
- What is Trunks & Leaves Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 12% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Trunks & Leaves Inc trustworthy?
- Trunks & Leaves Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Trunks & Leaves Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 453996546.
- What is Trunks & Leaves Inc's website?
- http://www.trunksnleaves.org