Center For Whale Research is located in Friday Harbor, WA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (U21) the organization is classified as: Marine Science & Oceanography, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Center For Whale Research employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Whale Research 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 09/2022, Center For Whale Research generated $953.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $456.0k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 7 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PREPARE AND PUBLISH INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS ON MARINE MAMMALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STUDY OF KILLER WHALES AND THEIR HABITATS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
STUDY OF KILLER WHALES AND THEIR HABITATS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kenneth C Balcomb II President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $81,888 |
Scott Balcomb Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicola Bloedel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen H Clark Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
April Rodegheir-Smit Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $10,851 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $135,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $607,025 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $752,876 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $132,503 |
Investment income | $12,441 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $55,902 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $953,722 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $140,831 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,731 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,830 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $265 |
Office expenses | $139 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,012 |
Travel | $19,172 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $815 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,384 |
Insurance | $3,009 |
All other expenses | $61,051 |
Total functional expenses | $456,049 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $978,490 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $600 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $150 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,382,389 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,401 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $145,825 |
Total assets | $2,528,855 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | -$585 |
Total liabilities | -$585 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $2,529,440 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,528,855 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Center For Whale Research has recieved totaling $1,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Greer-Solien Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $500 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Foundation Bellingham, WA | $720,035 | $1,957,055 |
Foundation For Marine Ecology And Telemetry Research Seabeck, WA | $588,491 | $1,803,023 |
Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute Dillingham, AK | $1,477,988 | $1,262,079 |
Oceans Initiative Seattle, WA | $229,940 | $899,313 |
Pacific Shellfish Institute Olympia, WA | $212,140 | $930,129 |
Port Townsend Marine Science Society Fort Worden State Park Port Townsend, WA | $1,314,110 | $690,694 |
Center For Whale Research Friday Harbor, WA | $2,528,855 | $953,722 |
Octo Woodinville, WA | $92,478 | $299,552 |
Underwater Admiralty Sciences Puyallup, WA | $3,773 | $0 |
Pacific Marine Research Seattle, WA | $127,449 | $43,195 |
Meet The Ocean Portland, OR | $21,588 | $0 |