Orca Behavior Institute is located in Friday Harbor, WA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (U50) the organization is classified as: Biological & Life Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Orca Behavior Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Orca Behavior Institute generated $137.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $80.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.7% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF WILD KILLER WHALES THROUGH NON-INVASIVE RESEARCH, SCIENCE-BASED EDUCATION, AND BOLD ADVOCACY. IN 2023 WE HAD 218 FIELD RESEARCH ENCOUNTERS WHERE WE COLLECTED BEHAVIORAL AND/OR ACOUSTIC DATA ON SOUTHERN RESIDENT, NORTHERN RESIDENT, BIGG'S, AND BREMER BAY KILLER WHALE POPULATIONS. WE MENTORED 3 RESEARCH INTERNS AND TAUGHT AN ADULT COURSE ON SCIENTIFIC LITERACY TO 29 STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED PROJECTS UTILIZING OUR DATA. WE AUTHORED OR CO-AUTHORED THREE PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS, REACHED MORE THAN 900 PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL LECTURES, AND PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS RELATED TO POLICY ISSUES IMPACTING KILLER WHALES OF THE SALISH SEA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Woodruff President | 1 | $0 | |
Cindy Hansen Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Stephanie Dawes Board Member At Large | 0 | $0 | |
Sara Hysong-Shimazu Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Jason Shields Board Member At Large | 0 | $0 | |
Monika Wieland Shields Director | 32 | $35,625 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $51,563 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $79,303 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $5,080 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $137,744 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $43,527 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $880 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $282 |
Other expenses | $36,159 |
Total expenses | $80,848 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $128,583 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $179,926 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $179,926 |
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