Nonprofit · EIN 20-8525228
GIANT SABLE FUND
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02134
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $98,572 | $129,115 | -$30,543 | $155,433 | $0 | $155,433 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $108,334 | $133,306 | -$24,972 | $185,976 | $0 | $185,976 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $167,683 | $118,929 | $48,754 | $210,895 | $0 | $210,895 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $95,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,572
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $44,955
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $65,964
- Other expenses
- $18,196
- Program services (functional)
- $18,713
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $185,976
- Total assets, end of year
- $155,433
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $155,433
- Cash, savings and investments
- $142,460
- Gross receipts
- $98,572
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILIPPO NARDIN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| MOLLY ETTENBOROUGH | TREASURER AND CLERK | 0 | $0 |
| PEDRO VAZ PINTO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN FREDERICK WALKER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CARLOS LEITE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| FILOMENO VIEIRA DIAS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| PETE MORKEL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILIPPO NARDIN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| MOLLY ETTENBOROUGH | TREASURER AND CLERK | 0 | $0 |
| PEDRO VAZ PINTO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN FREDERICK WALKER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CARLOS LEITE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| FILOMENO VIEIRA DIAS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| PETE MORKEL | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILIPPO NARDIN | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| MOLLY ETTENBOROUGH | TREASURER AND CLERK | 0 | $0 |
| PEDRO VAZ PINTO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN FREDERICK WALKER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| CARLOS LEITE | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| FILOMENO VIEIRA DIAS | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 17 HOPEDALE ST, BOSTON, MA 02134-1212
- In care of
- % FILIPPO NARDIN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Filippo Nardin, President
- Phone
- (617) 651-2220
- Website
- http://giantsable.org
Mission
The Organization's Primary exempt purpose is to study and protect the giant sable antelope (Hippotragus niger variani) in its home area, the central highlands of Angola.
Program accomplishments
- Continued monitoring and GPS tracking of selected animals in the herds that are being managed. Studying behavior and movement furthers understanding and helps prevent poaching. Services include cartography mapping, satellite service subscriptions, Internet connection services.Expenses $3,212
- Continued with service agreement with environmental protection organizations operating in Cangandala National Park and Luando Strict Nature Reserve in Central Angola. Support local staff carrying out activities to control poaching and monitor the Giant Sable antelope populations.Expenses $6,800
- Continued advocacy work and public relations activities, including research partnership with Oporto University in Portugal and Catholic University of Luanda in Angola. Publications of findings and results, as well as traveling are included in this activity.Expenses $1,000
- The Giant Sable Fund supported the production of a feature-length conservation documentary on the critically endangered giant sable antelope (Hippotragus niger variani). Activities during the tax year included logistical support for field filming in Angola and coordination with local conservation teams to facilitate access to protected habitat sites. Upon completion, the documentary will be distributed through international broadcast platforms and submitted to wildlife and environmental film festivals. The project advances the organization's mission to raise global awareness of the giant sable antelope and support its long-term conservation.Expenses $7,701
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8525228
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $155,433
- Income (IRS master file)
- $98,572
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $98,572 | $129,115 | $155,433 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $108,334 | $133,306 | $185,976 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $167,683 | $118,929 | $210,895 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8525228).
Questions about GIANT SABLE FUND
- What is the EIN of GIANT SABLE FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIANT SABLE FUND is 20-8525228.
- Is GIANT SABLE FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to GIANT SABLE FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIANT SABLE FUND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GIANT SABLE FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GIANT SABLE FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIANT SABLE FUND?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GIANT SABLE FUND have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $98,572, expenses of $129,115 and total assets of $155,433 at year end.
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