2014-11-17T11:12:11-08:00 2013-12-31 990 2013-01-01 911007501 The Whale Museum WHAL 3603784710 PO Box 945 Friday Harbor WA 98250 ELIZABETH NICHOLSON TREASURER 3603784710 2014-11-17 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z JOHN ASCHOFF PO Box 945 Friday Harbor WA 98250 720121 false X www.whalemuseum.org X 1976 WA In 2013 our most significant activity was the creation of additional exhibit space and the installation of a new exhibit which honors L-112, a 3 year old orca. The calf was a member of the local population of endangered orcas. 7 7 23 137 0 193904 213992 313999 338047 105 75 99153 72542 607161 624656 0 0 364223 345651 0 73071 265323 243918 629546 589569 -22385 35087 485295 881883 450860 461283 34435 420600 The Whale Museum's mission is to promote stewardship of whales false false 159855 288506 WHALE MUSEUM AND MUSEUM STORE: MUSEUM EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS PROVIDED 29000 VISTORS WITH EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES WITH MARINE MAMMALS INCLUDING WHALES, DOLPHINS,PORPOISES AND PINNIPEDS IN THE SALISH SEA ECOSYSTEM. THE MUSEUM STORE PROVIDES ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. 149208 97579 EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SERVED MORE THAN 3200 TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND LAY NATURALISTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH INFORMATION ON MARINE SCIENCE AND LOCAL ECOLOGY AND HISTORY. THE SOUNDWATCH BOATER EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ON-THE-WATER MONITORING AND EDUCATION TO MINIMIZE VESSEL DISTURBANCES TO KILLER WHALES AND OTHER MARINE MAMMALS IN THE SALISH SEA, THE INLAND WATERS OF WASHINGTON STATE AND BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA. 144053 169582 SCIENTIFIC SERVICES: THE WHALE MUSEUM CONDUCTS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT HAVE RESEARCH COMPONENTS: THE SOUNDWATCH BOATER EDUCATION PROGRAM OPERATES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, CHARACTERIZING VESSEL TRENDS IN THE PRESENCE OF WHALES; THE LIME KILN LIGHTHOUSE RESEARCH FACILITY IS OPERATED UNDER AGREEMENT WITH THE PARK SERVICE AND COAST GUARD--PRIMARY RESEARCH IS THE SEASOUND ACOUSTICS RESEARCH (AN ARRAY OF HYDROPHONES RECORD UNDERWATER SOUNDS AND WHALE VOCALIZATION AS WELL AS BROADCAST VIA INTERNET 453116 true true false false false false false true false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 23 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false WA X FINANCE MANAGER 3603474710 62 1st Street N Friday Harbor WA 98250 RICHARD DALY President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SAM BUCK Vice President 0.50 X X 0 0 0 BETH NICHOLSON Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 0 Director 0.50 X X 0 0 0 JOHN ASCHOFF Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 CLARE KELM Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 JENNY ATKINSON Executive Director 40.00 X 62899 0 6026 RICHARD OSBORNE Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 62899 6026 0 false false false 0 5935 15374 929 191754 9244 213992 Research Services 541700 215979 Museum admissions 713990 101445 Tuitions 611600 20623 338047 75 75 7906 15374 12384 -4478 -4478 156079 83081 72998 72998 Form 990-T Health care credit 713990 4022 4022 4022 624656 415067 -4403 68925 34462 22237 12226 219501 179071 13220 27210 26680 20194 1120 5366 30545 22553 3834 4158 34560 34560 0 0 4679 3310 561 808 33598 22631 3056 7911 8380 5445 1153 1782 46567 39353 4390 2824 10125 9654 319 152 0 0 0 0 1054 906 95 53 0 0 0 0 36315 22771 8697 4847 12457 8958 2279 1220 Rent & storage 4411 4074 205 132 Equipment rental/maint 4322 3555 430 337 Program supplies 17466 14589 687 2190 Credit card expense 11759 10024 246 1489 18225 17006 853 366 589569 453116 63382 73071 82844 103273 14044 4022 43386 55065 10256 4182 1174253 458912 334765 715341 485295 881883 35096 42361 12500 415764 406422 450860 461283 X 34435 420600 34435 420600 485295 881883 X 35087 3078 348000 X X false true X true false X 325702 139228 437262 383618 413666 1699476 325702 139228 437262 383618 413666 1699476 1699476 88 178 71 105 75 517 1699993 0.99970 0.99960 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 348000 X X X false 147500 147500 299017 184299 114718 2763 2763 376973 271850 105123 348000 348000 715341 743120 23000 95464 118464 624656 624656 708033 23000 95464 118464 589569 589569 Pt III Line 4 The Museum's extensive collection of books, art, artifacts and recordings are a resource for scientific study. Parts of the collection are displayed for educational purposes at the Museum. Books that are part of the Museum's collection are catalogued through the San Juan Public Library as reference materials. Pt XI Line 2d $95464= Cost of goods sold of $83081 plus direct expenses for fundraising Pt XII Line 2d events of $12384 reported net on tax return, gross on audited financial statements. Greeting Ceremony 23280 15374 7906 9244 450 1967 723 23280 15374 7906 9244 450 1967 723 12384 -4478 Pt VI, Line 11b The tax return is provided to Board members before filing,and is reviewed by Executive Director and Finance Manager. Pt VI, Line 12c The Board, Executive Director and Finance Mgr are annually required to complete a statement disclosing any potential Pt VI, Line 12c conflicts of interests. These forms are reviewed by the Exec.Director. Pt VI, Line 15a During 2013 there were no changes in compensation for the top management official. Pt VI, Line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Pt XII, Line 2c Board of Directors incl Treasurer served as oversight committee and chose auditor. Pt XI Line 8: Prior period adjustment: 2012 Form 8941 (Credit for health ins. premiums) Pt XI Line 9: Capitalize museum collection:$348,000 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f VESSEL EXPENSE 14551. 14551. 0. 0. PERMITS/LICENSES/DUES 1590. 371. 853. 366. BUSINESS TAXES 2084. 2084. 0. 0.