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
Who funds Whale Trust
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Whale Trust
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Meagan Jones Gray | Executive Director | $53,200 | 2024-05-15 |
Financials for Whale Trust
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $641,823 | $573,152 | 12% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $11,737 | $163 | 7100.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $9,670 | $-1,710 | 665.5% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $246 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $663,230 | $571,851 | 16% |
Organizations like Whale Trust
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Wolf Connection | 501(c)(3) | Acton, CA | $3,274,937 |
| California Wolf Center | 501(c)(3) | Julian, CA | $1,708,113 |
| Houston Safari Club Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $1,052,618 |
| Northern Virginia Bird Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Reston, VA | $399,796 |
| Mississippi Wildlife Federation | 501(c)(3) | Jackson, MS | $466,660 |
| Wisconsin Wildlife Federation | 501(c)(3) | Poynette, WI | $374,466 |
| Indigenous Peoples Council for Marine Mammals | 501(c)(3) | Anchorage, AK | $360,827 |
| Raptor View Research Institute | 501(c)(3) | Missoula, MT | $484,404 |
| Scuba Dogs Society | 501(c)(3) | San Juan, PR | $294,264 |
| B Bryan Preserve Wildlife Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Point Arena, CA | $415,510 |
Data update history
November 25, 2024
Received grants
August 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $59,000 from Fluke Foundation November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from L Heart Foundation 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/Â
- 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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