EIN 91-2144632

Whale Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
State
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Whale Trust supports and conducts scientific research, marine education, and conservation programs on marine mammals and their environment. The organization actively supports scientific research on whales and the marine environment while managing the wildlife and marine mammal spatial observatory project. Whale Trust also communicates scientific research by conducting education programs on whales and the marine environment through community outreach events, educational field experiences, and other initiatives.
Total revenues
$663,230
2023
Total expenses
$616,159
2023
Total assets
$785,373
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Whale Trust

Humpback Whale song study-whale Trust's mission includes conducting scientific research on whales and the marine environment. Key research includes investigation into the structure and function of humpback Whale song across the north pacific.
Education and outreach-whale Trust's mission includes communicating scientific research and conducting education programs on whales and the marine environment. Whale Trust fulfills that mission through community outreach events, educational field experiences, school outreach programs, mentorship, and internship programs for students.
Humpback Whale research and photo documentation-whale Trust's mission includes conducting and promoting scientific research on whales and the marine environment. Research projects include reproductive and mating behavior, and photographic and video illustration documenting the behavior of humpback whales in their natural environment.
Research, other-part of Whale Trust's mission includes supporting scientific research on whales and the marine environment. Current projects include management of the wildlife and marine mammal spatial observatory project to detect marine mammal species from spatial imagery. Whale Trust also supports outside research through donations to selected beneficiary organizations and students conducting independent research studies on whales and their ocean environment.

Grants made by Whale Trust

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF)Research$7,500

Who funds Whale Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The John Lazarich Foundation WM Kronenberg and J Sacchetta TrusteesSame As 3a$62,000
Fluke FoundationEnvironmental$59,000
DAFgiving360Public, Societal Benefit$41,000
...and 16 more grants received

Financials for Whale Trust

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$641,823
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$11,737
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$9,670
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$663,230
Data update history
July 2, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from David and Arleen Mcglade Foundation
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Timken-Sturgis Foundation
January 18, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Makana Aloha Foundation
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $62,000 from The John Lazarich Foundation WM Kronenberg and J Sacchetta Trustees
August 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationAnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Conducts researchState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1360
Puunene, HI 96784
Metro area
Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI
County
Maui County, HI
Website URL
whaletrust.org/ 
Phone
(808) 572-5700
IRS details
EIN
91-2144632
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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