Program areas at Pacific Whale Foundation
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.
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.
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.
Who funds Pacific Whale Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Pacific Whale Foundation
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Robert Gundred | Chief Finance Officer / Chief Finance O / Controller | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
Jens Currie | Chief Scientist and Research Program Co - Director, Domestic Lead | | 2023-12-17 |
Stephanie Stack | Chief Biologist and Research | | 2023-12-17 |
Greg Kaufman | Founder | | 2022-02-16 |
Kristie Wrigglesworth | Executive Director | $0 | 2023-12-17 |
...and 12 more key personnel |
Financials for Pacific Whale Foundation
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
---|
Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,463,816 | $1,507,069 | -2.9% |
Program services | $713,504 | $531,180 | 34.3% |
Investment income and dividends | $1,001,217 | $2,183,952 | -54.2% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $789 | $969 | -18.6% |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $12,508 | $0 | 999% |
Net income from fundraising events | $34,179 | $-28,371 | 220.5% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $19,535 | $5,152 | 279.2% |
Total revenues | $3,245,548 | $4,199,951 | -22.7% |
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Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) | 501(c)(3) | Norwich, VT | $2,569,664 |
Wild Me Conservation | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $1,349,124 |
Round River Conservation Studies | 501(c)(3) | Salt Lake City, UT | $1,612,004 |
Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education (DEI) | 501(c)(3) | Beals Island, ME | $1,574,675 |
Oceans Initiative | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $1,174,810 |
Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Roby, TX | $2,693,065 |
Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation (CFRF) | 501(c)(3) | Saunderstown, RI | $1,827,254 |
Conservation X Labs | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $7,235,002 |
The Institute for Bird Populations | 501(c)(3) | Petaluma, CA | $2,350,050 |
George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center | 501(c)(3) | Bartlesville, OK | $1,216,760 |
Data update history
January 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Research centersWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyConducts researchFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 300 Maalaea Rd Suite 211
- Wailuku, HI 96793
- Metro area
- Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI
- County
- Maui County, HI
- Website URL
- pacificwhale.org/who-we-are/our-team/Â
- Phone
- (808) 249-8811
- Facebook page
- PacificWhaleFoundationÂ
- Twitter profile
- @pacificwhaleÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 99-0207417
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1980
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
- NAICS code, primary
- 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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