Background
The Ahimsa Foundation was founded by Elsie Mitchell, daughter of Edward C. Johnson II (founder of Fidelity Investments), and sister to current Fidelity owner Edward C. (Ned) Johnson III, whose net worth is calculated around $5.1 billion. Mitchell and her husband John also founded the Cambridge Buddhist Association. In August 1997, the Ahimsa Foundation and the Massachusetts Audubon Society were fined $1,500 for violating state laws against attempting to funnel conservation funds to animal rights activists.
Finances for tax year ending 12/31/2002 |
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| Total Assets | $9,688,885.00 | |
| Grants Awarded | ($1.00) | |
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Officers and Other Supporters | |
| Name | Position |
| Carol Airis | Trustee |
| Aina M. Allen | Treasurer |
| Dorothy Checchi-O’Brien | Trustee |
| Lynn Cuny | Trustee |
| John K. Graham Esq. | Secretary |
| Joan Karakas | Trustee |
| Elsie Mitchell | Trustee |
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Top Grants Made |
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| Funding To Activist Groups | Total Donated | Time Frame |
| Fund for Animals | $58,700.00 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Animal Alliance | $30,000.00 | 1999 – 1999 |
| Animal Protection Institute | $20,000.00 | 2002 – 2002 |
| In Defense of Animals | $19,000.00 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Vegetarian Resource Group | $7,500.00 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Farm Sanctuary | $6,000.00 | 1998 – 2000 |
| Earth Island Institute | $5,000.00 | 1999 – 1999 |
Foundations listed on ActivistCash.com may provide funding to a wider variety of nonprofit groups than those profiled here. This website focuses on activist groups that concentrate on food- and beverage-related issues.
