WHALE MUSEUM: Form 990, tax year 2017

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Organization
WHALE MUSEUM (EIN 91-1007501)
Tax period
2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31
Filed
2018-11-03
IRS object ID
201813099349300311
Schema version
2017v2.2
Source
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

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Form And Line ReferencePt III, Line 4FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationThe Museum has an extensive collection of artifacts, books, recordings and other media that are an important part of the educational and research activities.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Pt VI, Line 11bThe Board of Directors receives a copy of the Form 990 to review before it is submitted.
Pt VI, Line 12cThe Board of Directors annually reviews conflict of interest statements.
Pt VI, Line 15aThe Executive Director's salary is determined by the Board of Directors. There has been no change in recent years.
Pt VI, Line 19Upon request, The Whale Museum will makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24eVessel expense 20865. 20865. 0. 0.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24ePermits/licenses/dues 2377. 2017. 231. 129.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24eBusiness taxes 963. 963. 0. 0.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24eProgram transportation 6498. 6498. 0. 0.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24eOperating supplies 8877. 6851. 1309. 717.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24eEvent expense 328. 328. 0. 0.

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