Pacific Whale Foundation

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 12/2021, Pacific Whale Foundation employed 23 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 12/2021, Pacific Whale Foundation generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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:

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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)Compensation
Wayne White
Director
$0
Mary Kate Rosack
Vice Chair
$0
Jennifer Childs
Vice Secreta
$0
Courtney Hathaway
Treasurer
$0
Kristie Wrigglesworth
Executive Di
$0
Robert Gundred
Chief Fin. O
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$462,535
Fundraising events$58,047
Related organizations$0
Government grants $390,711
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$595,776
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $58,047
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,507,069
Total Program Service Revenue$531,180
Investment income $2,183,952
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $969
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$28,371
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,199,951

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pacific Whale Foundation has recieved totaling $150.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Elaine And Robert Lang Foundation Inc

Kula, HI

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED DONATION

$150
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