Save The Whales Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $542.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Salinas, CA
- Founding
- 12/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 95-3263536
Organization Overview
Save The Whales Inc is located in Salinas, CA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Save The Whales Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Save The Whales Inc 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, Save The Whales Inc generated $542.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $403.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 9 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
PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE OCEANS AND ITS INHABITANTS. EDUCATED K-COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH MARINE MAMMAL PROGRAMS, EMPHASIS ON UNDER SERVED STUDENTS. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT TO PREVENT OCEAN POLLUTION. PARTNERSHIPS NATIONALLY AND GLOBALLY TO ASSIST WHALES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATED 7,967 STUDENTS (OVER 362,221 SINCE 1990) GRADES K-COLLEGE (IN ENGLISH & SPANISH) WITH HANDS-ON ARTIFACTS, SCIENCE BASED MARINE MAMMAL PROGRAMS. YEAR LONG ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS PROVIDED FOR 314 UNDERSERVED STUDENTS. PROVIDED SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 32 COLLEGE STUDENTS. ENGAGED 3,234 PEOPLE THROUGH 58 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION EVENTS INCLUDING: STORM DRAIN MARKING ACTIVITIES, WATERWAY LITTER CLEANUPS (OVER 1,720 POUNDS TRASH COLLECTED), AND OUTREACH TO GARDEN STORES REGARDING PESTICIDE ALTERNATIVES. CONTINUED ENDANGERED SPECIES PARK ART PROJECT, WATER MONITORING PROGRAM, AND CARE OF MONARCH BUTTERFLY GARDENS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. ASSISTED MUNICIPALITIES WITH STORM DRAIN POLLUTION PREVENTION OUTREACH, AND MEDIA CAMPAIGNS. PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE WHALE DISENTANGLEMENT NETWORK, PENINSULA PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION, RESPECT WILDLIFE COALITION, AND THE ENDANGERED VAQUITA. STRANDING NETWORK RESOURCE TO ASSIST WHALES NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND E-NEWSLETTERS ON CURRENT MARINE MAMMAL ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maris Sidenstecker II Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $103,166 |
Brianne Spiersch Director | Trustee | 8 | $4,422 |
Maris Sidenstecker I President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $3,600 |
Bridget Hoover Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Carolyn Skinder Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mary Cunningham-Welsh Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $53,347 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $87,914 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,261 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $392,255 |
| Investment income | $580 |
| 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 | $5,932 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $542,556 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $103,166 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,348 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $55,781 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,665 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $123 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $248 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,999 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,042 |
| Office expenses | $2,346 |
| Information technology | $12,567 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,156 |
| Travel | $7,057 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $576 |
| Insurance | $4,438 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $403,134 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,299,680 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $406,261 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,673 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,648 |
| Total assets | $1,718,262 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,718,262 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,718,262 |