Pacific Whale Foundation
- Assets
- $9.8m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Wailuku, HI
- Founding
- 07/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 99-0207417
Organization Overview
Pacific Whale Foundation is located in Wailuku, HI. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Pacific Whale Foundation employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pacific Whale Foundation 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 12/2022, Pacific Whale Foundation generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.1% per year over the past 4 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
PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE OCEAN THROUGH SCIENCE AND ADVOCACY, AND TO INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION RESEARCHERS WORK ON APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC OCEAN WHICH SUPPORT WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OUTCOMES. OUR RESEARCH EFFORTS AND FUNDED PROJECTS ARE FOCUSED IN HAWAII, AUSTRALIA, ECUADOR AND CHILE, AND WE ALSO COLLABORATE WITH RESEARCHERS ALL OVER THE GLOBE. OUR LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO IDENTIFY AND ASSESS MAJOR THREATS TO CETACEANS AND DEVELOP SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO MITIGATE THESE THREATS. WE HAVE IDENTIFIED THE 5 MAJOR THREATS TO BE UNSUSTAINABLE TOURISM, BYCATCH, MARINE PLASTIC POLLUTION, VESSEL COLLISIONS WITH MARINE ANIMALS AND CLIMATE CHANGE.
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, FROM A SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE, ABOUT MARINE WILDLIFE AND THEIR OCEAN HABITAT IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO AT PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION. EARLY ON, WE RECOGNIZED THAT PUBLIC AWARENESS AND CONCERN FOR THE WELFARE OF WHALES AND DOLPHINS WOULD PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN HELPING TO PROTECT THEM. SINCE 1980, WE HAVE PRESENTED FREE TALKS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND DEVELOPED RESOURCE MATERIALS BASED ON OUR RESEARCH FINDINGS AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS, A PRACTICE THAT CONTINUES TO THIS DAY.
PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION'S CONSERVATION PROGRAM DEVELOPS AND ADVOCATES FOR SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO MAJOR STRESSORS ON WHALES AND DOLPHINS THAT ALIGN ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY VALUES. USING CUTTING EDGE DATA FROM OUR RESEARCH PROGRAM, OUR TEAM CREATES PUBLIC POLICY AGENDAS AND MOBILIZES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SUPPORT OCEAN PROTECTION EFFORTS. OUR PRIORITY ISSUES INCLUDE ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGE OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC POLLUTION, PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES FOR WHALE WATCHING TOURISM, RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT RISING OCEAN TEMPERATURES DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND REDUCING THE ACCIDENTAL BYCATCH OF WHALES AND DOLPHINS BY COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Kate Rosack Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Chynoweth Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tahreem Kampton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Wood Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Armanini Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Wayne White Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $434,237 |
| Fundraising events | $34,427 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $995,152 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,427 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,463,816 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $713,504 |
| Investment income | $1,001,217 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $789 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $12,508 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $34,179 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,245,548 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,563,198 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,195 |
| Other employee benefits | $147,665 |
| Payroll taxes | $111,494 |
| Fees for services: Management | $201,600 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,411 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $325,511 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,609 |
| Office expenses | $28,993 |
| Information technology | $87,949 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $236,233 |
| Travel | $53,886 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $11,906 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,746 |
| Insurance | $45,033 |
| All other expenses | $49,969 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,164,704 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,035,611 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $146,152 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $909,792 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,709 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,167 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $253,670 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,467,540 |
| Total assets | $9,823,641 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $200,210 |
| 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 | $242,273 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,398,731 |
| Total liabilities | $4,841,214 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,982,427 |
| 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 | $9,823,641 |