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 09/2023, Center For Whale Research employed 6 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 09/2023, Center For Whale Research generated $790.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $485.3k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 8 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
2023
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 |
---|---|---|---|
Darren Croft Executive Di | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Howard Garrett Board Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
April Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicola Bloedel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Meliss Mager Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lodie Gilbert Director | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,600 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $115,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $545,815 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $665,415 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $124,637 |
Investment income | $115 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $790,167 |
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 | $152,871 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $23,657 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,064 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,960 |
Advertising and promotion | $565 |
Office expenses | $915 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $44,619 |
Travel | $9,174 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $257 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,740 |
Insurance | $6,035 |
All other expenses | $50,304 |
Total functional expenses | $485,323 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,222,224 |
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 | $1,361,010 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $264,195 |
Total assets | $2,848,179 |
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 | $13,895 |
Total liabilities | $13,895 |
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 | $2,834,284 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,848,179 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Foundation For Marine Ecology And Telemetry Research Seabeck, WA | $628,688 | $1,693,905 |
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Foundation Bellingham, WA | $633,635 | $1,512,533 |
Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute Dillingham, AK | $1,858,384 | $1,909,071 |
Port Townsend Marine Science Center Port Townsend, WA | $3,639,588 | $1,062,757 |
Pacific Shellfish Institute Olympia, WA | $323,474 | $1,090,515 |
Oceans Initiative Seattle, WA | $340,668 | $1,174,810 |
Center For Whale Research Friday Harbor, WA | $2,848,179 | $790,167 |
Black In Marine Science Spokane, WA | $1,291,987 | $1,725,216 |
Octo Woodinville, WA | $5,997 | $118,213 |
Underwater Admiralty Sciences Puyallup, WA | $3,773 | $0 |
Map The Gaps Seattle, WA | $481,196 | $485,214 |
Meet The Ocean Portland, OR | $11,410 | $0 |