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Whale Museum

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Natural History, Natural Science Museums (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.31M (2023)

Expenses
$1.31M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.22M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$262k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,310,920
Expenses
$1,308,686
Net Income
$2,234
Net Assets
$960,567
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $876,047
66.8%
Program Services $238,127
18.2%
Investment Income $61
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $69,327
5.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $127,358
9.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $701,166
53.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,222,229
Total Liabilities $261,662
Net Assets $960,567
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Osborne Phd (President) $0 $0 $0
Dante Aubert (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Heacox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Alan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Getting (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Aiello (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Cregor (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,089,925
Expenses
$1,097,494
Net Income
-$7,569
Net Assets
$956,778
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $703,617
64.6%
Program Services $205,619
18.9%
Investment Income $85
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $55,769
5.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $124,835
11.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $613,507
55.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,258,228
Total Liabilities $301,450
Net Assets $956,778
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Osborne Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Vira (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Green (President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Herron (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Getting (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Heacox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Aiello (Director) $0 $0 $0
Danny Aubert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Cregor (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,417,051
Expenses
$1,039,365
Net Income
$377,686
Net Assets
$964,347
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $486,243
34.3%
Program Services $727,199
51.3%
Investment Income $91
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $51,074
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $152,444
10.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $501,309
48.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,285,529
Total Liabilities $321,182
Net Assets $964,347
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rich Osborne Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Vira (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Green (President) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Alan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Herron (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Brian Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Getting (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Heacox (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$950,514
Expenses
$924,510
Net Income
$26,004
Net Assets
$593,184
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $232,176
24.4%
Program Services $564,467
59.4%
Investment Income $79
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $89,964
9.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $63,828
6.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $512,392
55.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,079,112
Total Liabilities $485,928
Net Assets $593,184
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rich Osborne Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Vira (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mark Green (President) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Alan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Aschoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Herron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Cantwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Getting (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$961,145
Expenses
$887,954
Net Income
$73,191
Net Assets
$567,180
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $245,924
25.6%
Program Services $566,137
58.9%
Investment Income $127
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $43,831
4.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $105,126
10.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $450,115
50.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $952,792
Total Liabilities $385,612
Net Assets $567,180
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rich Osborne Phd (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Vira (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mark Green (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Alan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
John Aschoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Herron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Cantwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$957,826
Expenses
$879,210
Net Income
$78,616
Net Assets
$493,989
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $307,965
32.2%
Program Services $515,796
53.9%
Investment Income $83
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $60,875
6.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $73,107
7.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $438,445
49.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $883,248
Total Liabilities $389,259
Net Assets $493,989
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shelley Alan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Amy Vira (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Mark Green (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Aschoff (President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Herron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Osborne Phd (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$747,837
Expenses
$802,040
Net Income
-$54,203
Net Assets
$415,373
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $211,175
28.2%
Program Services $445,250
59.5%
Investment Income $57
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $91,355
12.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,686
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $333,450
41.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $810,077
Total Liabilities $394,704
Net Assets $415,373
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Atkinson (Executive Director) $69,428 $0 $5,258
John Aschoff (President) $0 $0 $0
Shelley Alan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Darleen Nixon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Vira (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Herron (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Osborne (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$702,280
Expenses
$735,544
Net Income
-$33,264
Net Assets
$469,576
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $233,533
33.3%
Program Services $369,890
52.7%
Investment Income $108
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,604
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $97,145
13.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,184
10.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $313,274
42.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $871,974
Total Liabilities $402,398
Net Assets $469,576
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Atkinson (Executive Director) $67,405 $0 $6,779
John Aschoff (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Osborne (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Darleen Nixon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Vira (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clare Kelm (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Alan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$726,039
Expenses
$691,961
Net Income
$34,078
Net Assets
$502,840
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,240
34.1%
Program Services $360,313
49.6%
Investment Income $99
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $194
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $112,108
15.4%
Other Revenue $6,085
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,083
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $252,152
36.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $918,729
Total Liabilities $415,889
Net Assets $502,840
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Atkinson (Executive Director) $66,083 $0 $6,008
John Aschoff (President) $0 $0 $0
Richard Osborne (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Darleen Nixon (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Vira (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clare Kelm (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$679,033
Expenses
$646,871
Net Income
$32,162
Net Assets
$468,762
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $251,031
37.0%
Program Services $343,833
50.6%
Investment Income $85
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,414
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $86,792
12.8%
Other Revenue -$294
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,989
11.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $232,076
35.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $892,705
Total Liabilities $423,943
Net Assets $468,762
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Atkinson (Executive Director) $64,053 $0 $6,936
Richard Daly (President) $0 $0 $0
Sam Buck (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Beth Nicholson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Vira (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Aschoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clare Kelm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Osborne (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$624,656
Expenses
$589,569
Net Income
$35,087
Net Assets
$420,600
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $213,992
34.3%
Program Services $338,047
54.1%
Investment Income $75
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,478
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $72,998
11.7%
Other Revenue $4,022
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,925
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $219,501
37.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $881,883
Total Liabilities $461,283
Net Assets $420,600
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Atkinson (Executive Director) $62,899 $0 $6,026
Richard Daly (President) $0 $0 $0
Sam Buck (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Beth Nicholson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
0 (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Aschoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clare Kelm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Osborne (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$607,161
Expenses
$629,546
Net Income
-$22,385
Net Assets
$34,435
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $193,904
31.9%
Program Services $313,999
51.7%
Investment Income $105
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,048
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $93,105
15.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,386
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $235,384
37.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $485,295
Total Liabilities $450,860
Net Assets $34,435

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$674,630
Expenses
$643,134
Net Income
$31,496
Net Assets
$56,820
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $206,566
30.6%
Program Services $380,454
56.4%
Investment Income $71
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,592
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $83,947
12.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,642
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $248,975
38.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $522,628
Total Liabilities $465,808
Net Assets $56,820

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$715,351
Expenses
$725,596
Net Income
-$10,245
Net Assets
$31,854
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $176,726
24.7%
Program Services $430,829
60.2%
Investment Income $178
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,028
1.5%
Sales of Assets $2,872
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $93,718
13.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,857
9.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $249,555
34.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $504,586
Total Liabilities $472,732
Net Assets $31,854

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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