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EIN 85-4173302

Galapagos Whale Shark Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Galapagos Whale Shark Project is an organization focused on studying and conserving whale sharks in the Galapagos by conducting research expeditions and offering dive experiences to support their efforts. They have a curiosity about whale sharks and love of the oceans, and aim to discover more about these creatures while also promoting sustainable conservation practices.
Total revenues
$85,309
2023
Total expenses
$7,090
2023
Total assets
$88,245
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Galapagos Whale Shark Project

The purpose of gwsp is to better understand the behavior, abundance, and distribution of Whale sharks at the local, regional, and global level through research and education; and to use that knowledge to raise global awareness and promote the amplification of marine protected areas for sharks as ambassadors for marine conservation.

Who funds Galapagos Whale Shark Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Galapagos Conservancy (GC)Program Support$39,525

Personnel at Galapagos Whale Shark Project

NameTitleCompensation
Dominick VetranoTreasurer$0

Financials for Galapagos Whale Shark Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$84,446
Investment income and dividends$863
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$85,309

Form 990s for Galapagos Whale Shark Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-07990PFView PDF
2022-122023-08-21990PFView PDF
2021-122022-08-25990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-08990PFView PDF
Data update history
October 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $39,525 from Galapagos Conservancy (GC)
September 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
515 N State St 14th FLR
Chicago, IL 60654
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
galapagoswhaleshark.org/ 
Phone
(773) 871-6834
IRS details
EIN
85-4173302
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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