Mission
PROTECT THE OCEAN THROUGH SCIENCE AND ADVOCACY AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, REMAINING STEADFASTLY DEDICATED TO SAVING THE WORLD'S WHALES AND DOLPHINS FROM EXTINCTION THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Public Charity
PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION
Based in WAILUKU, HI, PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $2.5M in revenue, $4.0M in expenses, $6.4M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 50 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.1M.
EIN: 990207417
WAILUKU, HI
Alliances & Advocacy
NTEE: C01
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$2.5M
Total Expenses$4.0M
Total Assets$6.4M
Grant Records50
Funding Total$1.1M
Filing Years2017–2024
Where $100 goes at Pacific Whale Foundation
How Pacific Whale Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 5 years.
$75
Programs
the work itself
$12
Management
running the organization
$13
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $75 for programs
$45
Research
$13
Education pwf's education team delivered immersive, place-based learning experiences that connected thousands of students with the ocean, inspiring future stewards and scientists through direct engagement with marine environments
$11
Outreach the outreach team advanced ocean advocacy by engaging communities, schools, and visitors, fostering environmental responsibility and kuleana for hawai'I's ecosystems
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GRANTS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMS
$51,250
HUMAN SERVICES
$41,250
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$38,571
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
$27,030
GENERAL SUPPORT
$17,447
Showing up to 5 of 50 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
EXECUTIVE DI
Dayna Garland
DIRECTOR
Emilia Springett
DIRECTOR
Jean-Sebastien Masson
PAST EX.DIRE
Kristie Wrigglesworth
VICE CHAIR
Laura Chynoweth
SECRETARY
Lisa Vogt
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | $4.0M | $6.4M |
| 2023 | $4.8M | $4.2M | $9.0M |
| 2022 | $3.2M | $3.2M | $9.8M |
| 2020 | $2.2M | $2.1M | $2.1M |
| 2017 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $2.5M |
Between 2017 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $1.6M to $2.5M (+56%), with total assets most recently reported at $6.4M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.