EIN 95-3263536

Save the Whales

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Save the Whales preserves and protects the ocean and its inhabitants. They continue to care for monarch butterfly gardens in schools and communities to educate about alternatives to pesticides. Despite COVID surges curtailing 2021 school and community activities, they educated 6,402 students grades K-college (in English & Spanish) via Zoom or with hands-on, science based marine mammal programs with artifacts & activities. They have educated over 348,559 students since 1990.
Total revenues
$761,039
2022
Total expenses
$460,862
2022
Total assets
$1,578,840
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

Program areas at Save the Whales

Educated 5,695 students (over 354,254 since 1990) grades K-college (in English & Spanish) with hands-on artifacts, science based marine mammal programs. Year long activities and field trips provided for 157 underserved students. Provided service learning opportunities for 26 college students. Engaged 2,164 people through 45 public participation events including: storm drain marking activities, waterway litter cleanups (over 832 pounds trash collected), and outreach to garden stores regarding pesticide alternatives. Continued endangered species park art project, water monitoring program, and care of monarch butterfly gardens in schools and communities. Assisted municipalities with storm drain pollution prevention outreach, and media campaigns. Partnerships with the whale disentanglement network, peninsula plastic pollution coalition, respect wildlife coalition, and the endangered vaquita. Stranding network resource to assist whales nationally and internationally. Provide educational website, social media, and e-newsletters on current marine mammal issues.

Who funds Save the Whales

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Martyn FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$20,000
The Jake FoundationCharitable$10,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$7,650
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Save the Whales

NameTitleCompensation
Maris Sidenstecker IIExecutive Director , Founder$9,900
Carolyn SkinderSecretary$0
Michele LevinPresident$0
Maritza RaveloTreasurer / Director / Board Member$0

Financials for Save the Whales

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$307,287
Program services$448,227
Investment income and dividends$113
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$5,412
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$761,039

Form 990s for Save the Whales

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-01990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-27990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $4,000 from Archibald Family Foundation #0724900 Nutter Mcclennen and Fish LLP
December 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Halle Family Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Martyn Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
14040 Reservation Rd
Salinas, CA 93908
Metro area
Salinas, CA
County
Monterey County, CA
Website URL
savethewhales.org/ 
Phone
(831) 899-9957
IRS details
EIN
95-3263536
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1977
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
021380
FTB Entity ID
0818516
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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