The Elephant/s Endowment Fund has been established for the long-term care of The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee’s current residents. Donations to the Elephant/s Endowment Fund are permanently restricted with the principal held in an investment account. A percentage of the annual interest growth is used for the elephant/s care.
Donations at the $50+ level receive
- a photo and bio detailing the amazing story of the elephant you choose
- a subscription to The Elephant Sanctuary's electronic news updates, EleNews
- eligibility to apply for a Volunteer Day at The Elephant Sanctuary (read more here)
Individual Elephants Endowment funds are
| Artie | $2,204.70 |
| Billie | $51,293.39 |
| Debbie | $48,353.51 |
| Donna | $457.80 |
| Edie | $1,400.00 |
| Flora | $74,496.23 |
| Mikki | $0.00 |
| Minnie | $43,696.95 |
| Nosey | $12,480.00 |
| Osh | $25,000.00 (2025 donation) |
| Punch | $0.00 |
| Ronnie | $46,145.44 |
| Sissy | $275,047.23 |
| Sukari | $31,686.63 |
| Tange | $53,582.42 |
| In Memory | $1,144,006.70 |
| Total 2024 Elephant/s Endowment Fund | $1,784,851.00 |
*Updated annually with audited numbers
**Funds from former residents’ endowments provide support to current residents and those to come.