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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |