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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $1.5M · expenses $1.3M · assets $940K

Also known as
THE WHALE MUSEUM
EIN
91-1007501
Address
62 1ST ST N, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250-8337
Website
WWW.WHALEMUSEUM.ORG
NTEE code
A560
Exempt type
501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
Ruling date
November 1977 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
IRS status
Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
Tax-deductible donations
Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
Foundation status
Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
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Mission

THE WHALE MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF WHALES AND THE SALISH SEA ECOSYSTEM THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).

People paid by the organization

3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsLatest year payTotal pay from hereOrganizations
James K Kuperberg EXECUTIVE DI2025 $57,692$57,692 1
Jenny Atkinson (former) Executive Director2012-2017 $74,686$428,260 1
Jennifer Smith (former) EXECUTIVE DI2024 $61,308$61,308 1

Officers and directors, no compensation reported

32 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.

NameLatest titleYearsHrs/wk (latest)CompensationOrganizations
Jeanne Sleeper DIRECTOR2024-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Frances Robertson DIRECTOR2024-2025 0 $0 reported 1
Jill Shedd SECRETARY2024-2025 1 $0 reported 1
Dante Aubert PRESIDENT2023-2025 1 $0 reported 1
Billie J Swalla DIRECTOR2025 0 $0 reported 1
Frank Cregor (former) DIRECTOR2022-2024 0 $0 reported 1
Richard Osborne Phd (former) PRESIDENT2012-2024 1 $0 reported 1
Nancy Heacox (former) TREASURER2021-2024 1 $0 reported 1
Shelley Alan (former) SECRETARY2017-2024 1 $0 reported 1
Shelly Alan (former) SECRETARY2016-2023 1 $0 reported 1
Brian Carlson (former) DIRECTOR2019-2023 0 $0 reported 1
Brian Getting (former) DIRECTOR2020-2023 0 $0 reported 1
Mike Aiello (former) DIRECTOR2022-2023 0 $0 reported 1
Amy Vira (former) DIRECTOR2014-2022 0 $0 reported 1
Mark Green (former) PRESIDENT2018-2022 1 $0 reported 1
Jennifer Herron (former) VICE-PRESIDE2017-2022 0 $0 reported 1
Danny Aubert (former) DIRECTOR2022 0 $0 reported 1
Rich Osborne Phd (former) DIRECTOR2018-2021 0 $0 reported 1
John Aschoff (former) DIRECTOR2013-2020 0 $0 reported 1
Brian Cantwell (former) DIRECTOR2019-2020 0 $0 reported 1
Darleen Nixon (former) Treasurer2015-2017 0 $0 reported 1
Clare Kelm (former) Secretary2013-2016 0 $0 reported 1
Richard Daly (former) President2012-2014 2 $0 reported 1
Sam Buck (former) Vice President2012-2014 0 $0 reported 1
Beth Nicholson (former) Treasurer2012-2014 1 $0 reported 1
0 (former) Director2013 0 $0 reported 1
Julie Corey (former) President2012 2 $0 reported 1
Fred Felleman (former) Vice President2012 1 $0 reported 1
Michael Taylor (former) Diector2012 0 $0 reported 1
Jason Wood (former) Director2012 0 $0 reported 1
Deborah Pigman (former) Director2012 0 $0 reported 1
Clark Gilbert (former) Director2012 0 $0 reported 1

People by year

2025 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $58K · 28 employees · 52 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
JAMES K KUPERBERG EXECUTIVE DI40 $57,692$0$0 $57,6921
JEANNE SLEEPER DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
BILLIE J SWALLA DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
FRANCES ROBERTSON DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
DANTE AUBERT PRESIDENT1 $0$0$0 $01
JILL SHEDD SECRETARY1 $0$0$0 $01
2024 · 9 people listed · 1 paid, $61K · 26 employees · 51 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
JENNIFER SMITH EXECUTIVE DI40 $61,308$0$0 $61,3081
JEANNE SLEEPER DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
FRANK CREGOR DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
FRANCES ROBERTSON DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
JILL SHEDD DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
RICHARD OSBORNE PHD PRESIDENT1 $0$0$0 $01
DANTE AUBERT VICE PRESIDE1 $0$0$0 $01
NANCY HEACOX TREASURER1 $0$0$0 $01
SHELLEY ALAN SECRETARY1 $0$0$0 $01
2023 · 8 people listed · none paid · 24 employees · 103 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RICHARD OSBORNE PHD PRESIDENT1 $0$0$0 $01
DANTE AUBERT VICE PRESIDE1 $0$0$0 $01
NANCY HEACOX TREASURER1 $0$0$0 $01
SHELLY ALAN SECRETARY1 $0$0$0 $01
BRIAN CARLSON DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
BRIAN GETTING DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
MIKE AIELLO DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
FRANK CREGOR DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
2022 · 10 people listed · none paid · 25 employees · 98 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RICHARD OSBORNE PHD DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
AMY VIRA DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
MARK GREEN PRESIDENT1 $0$0$0 $01
JENNIFER HERRON VICE-PRESIDE0 $0$0$0 $01
BRIAN CARLSON DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
BRIAN GETTING DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
NANCY HEACOX TREASURER1 $0$0$0 $01
MIKE AIELLO DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
DANNY AUBERT DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
FRANK CREGOR DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
2021 · 8 people listed · none paid · 24 employees · 75 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RICH OSBORNE PHD DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
AMY VIRA DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
MARK GREEN PRESIDENT0 $0$0$0 $01
SHELLEY ALAN SECRETARY0 $0$0$0 $01
JENNIFER HERRON VICE-PRESIDE0 $0$0$0 $01
BRIAN CARLSON DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
BRIAN GETTING DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
NANCY HEACOX TREASURER0 $0$0$0 $01
2020 · 9 people listed · none paid · 27 employees · 120 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RICH OSBORNE PHD DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
AMY VIRA VICE PRESIDE0 $0$0$0 $01
MARK GREEN PRESIDENT0 $0$0$0 $01
SHELLEY ALAN SECRETARY0 $0$0$0 $01
JOHN ASCHOFF DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
JENNIFER HERRON DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
BRIAN CANTWELL DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
BRIAN CARLSON DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
BRIAN GETTING DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
2019 · 8 people listed · none paid · 28 employees · 120 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
RICH OSBORNE PHD PRESIDENT0 $0$0$0 $01
AMY VIRA VICE PRESIDE0 $0$0$0 $01
MARK GREEN TREASURER0 $0$0$0 $01
SHELLEY ALAN SECRETARY0 $0$0$0 $01
JOHN ASCHOFF DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
JENNIFER HERRON DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
BRIAN CANTWELL DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
BRIAN CARLSON DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
2018 · 6 people listed · none paid · 27 employees · 137 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
SHELLEY ALAN SECRETARY0 $0$0$0 $01
AMY VIRA VICE PRESIDE0 $0$0$0 $01
MARK GREEN TREASURER0 $0$0$0 $01
JOHN ASCHOFF PRESIDENT0 $0$0$0 $01
JENNIFER HERRON DIRECTOR0 $0$0$0 $01
RICH OSBORNE PHD PRESIDENT- $0$0$0 $01
2017 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $75K · 23 employees · 137 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
JENNY ATKINSON Executive Director40 $69,428$0$5,258 $74,6861
JOHN ASCHOFF President2 $0$0$0 $01
SHELLEY ALAN Secretary0 $0$0$0 $01
DARLEEN NIXON Treasurer0 $0$0$0 $01
AMY VIRA Vice President0 $0$0$0 $01
JENNIFER HERRON Director0 $0$0$0 $01
RICHARD OSBORNE Director0 $0$0$0 $01
2016 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $74K · 22 employees · 137 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
JENNY ATKINSON Executive Director40 $67,405$0$6,779 $74,1841
JOHN ASCHOFF President2 $0$0$0 $01
RICHARD OSBORNE Vice President0 $0$0$0 $01
DARLEEN NIXON Treasurer0 $0$0$0 $01
AMY VIRA Director0 $0$0$0 $01
CLARE KELM Secretary0 $0$0$0 $01
SHELLY ALAN Director0 $0$0$0 $01
2015 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $72K · 22 employees · 137 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
JENNY ATKINSON Executive Director40 $66,083$0$6,008 $72,0911
JOHN ASCHOFF President2 $0$0$0 $01
RICHARD OSBORNE Vice President0 $0$0$0 $01
DARLEEN NIXON Treasurer0 $0$0$0 $01
AMY VIRA Director0 $0$0$0 $01
CLARE KELM Director0 $0$0$0 $01
2014 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $71K · 22 employees · 137 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
JENNY ATKINSON Executive Director40 $64,053$0$6,936 $70,9891
RICHARD DALY President2 $0$0$0 $01
SAM BUCK Vice President0 $0$0$0 $01
BETH NICHOLSON Treasurer1 $0$0$0 $01
AMY VIRA Director0 $0$0$0 $01
JOHN ASCHOFF Director0 $0$0$0 $01
CLARE KELM Director0 $0$0$0 $01
RICHARD OSBORNE Director0 $0$0$0 $01
2013 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $69K · 23 employees · 137 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
JENNY ATKINSON Executive Director40 $62,899$0$6,026 $68,9251
RICHARD DALY President2 $0$0$0 $01
SAM BUCK Vice President0 $0$0$0 $01
BETH NICHOLSON Treasurer1 $0$0$0 $01
0 Director0 $0$0$0 $01
JOHN ASCHOFF Director0 $0$0$0 $01
CLARE KELM Director0 $0$0$0 $01
RICHARD OSBORNE Director0 $0$0$0 $01
2012 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $67K · 19 employees · 50 volunteers
NameTitleHrs/wkFrom orgFrom relatedOtherTotalOrgs
JENNY ATKINSON Executive Director40 $61,645$0$5,740 $67,3851
JULIE COREY President2 $0$0$0 $01
FRED FELLEMAN Vice President1 $0$0$0 $01
BETH NICHOLSON Treasurer1 $0$0$0 $01
RICHARD DALY Secretary1 $0$0$0 $01
SAM BUCK Director0 $0$0$0 $01
MICHAEL TAYLOR Diector0 $0$0$0 $01
RICHARD OSBORNE Director0 $0$0$0 $01
JASON WOOD Director0 $0$0$0 $01
DEBORAH PIGMAN Director0 $0$0$0 $01
CLARK GILBERT Director0 $0$0$0 $01

Highest-paid independent contractors

No independent contractors reported.

Who gave

Contributor names are not public for this form type.

Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.

Finances

Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.

RevenueExpensesAssetsNet assetsContributionsProgram revenueOfficer payEmployeesVolunteers
2025 · Form 990 period ending 2025-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,487,084$1,326,263 $940,064$689,555 $1,117,863$279,289 $57,6922852
2024 · Form 990 period ending 2024-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,066,571$1,458,735 $815,890$529,556 $721,786$224,806 $61,3082651
2023 · Form 990 period ending 2023-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,310,920$1,308,686 $1,222,229$960,567 $876,047$238,127 -24103
2022 · Form 990 period ending 2022-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,089,925$1,097,494 $1,258,228$956,778 $703,617$205,619 -2598
2021 · Form 990 period ending 2021-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$1,417,051$1,039,365 $1,285,529$964,347 $486,243$727,199 -2475
2020 · Form 990 period ending 2020-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$950,514$924,510 $1,079,112$593,184 $232,176$564,467 -27120
2019 · Form 990 period ending 2019-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$961,145$887,954 $952,792$567,180 $245,924$566,137 -28120
2018 · Form 990 period ending 2018-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$957,826$879,210 $883,248$493,989 $307,965$515,796 -27137
2017 · Form 990 period ending 2017-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$747,837$802,040 $810,077$415,373 $211,175$445,250 $74,68623137
2016 · Form 990 period ending 2016-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$702,280$735,544 $871,974$469,576 $233,533$369,890 $74,18422137
2015 · Form 990 period ending 2015-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$726,039$691,961 $918,729$502,840 $247,240$360,313 $66,08322137
2014 · Form 990 period ending 2014-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$679,033$646,871 $892,705$468,762 $251,031$343,833 $70,98922137
2013 · Form 990 period ending 2013-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$624,656$589,569 $881,883$420,600 $213,992$338,047 $68,92523137
2012 · Form 990 period ending 2012-12-31 · view filing · original 990 ↗
$607,161$629,546 $485,295$34,435 $193,904$313,999 $67,3861950

Funders of this organization

21 grantors reported grants to this organization, $633,590 in all, tax years 2012 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV

GrantorTypeMatchYears givenGrantsTotalLatest yearLatest year's amountGrants
NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION Public charity Exact 2018-2023 6$310,183 2023$25,529
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AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC DAF sponsor Exact 2019-2024 6$124,210 2024$11,525
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FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND DAF sponsor Exact 2018, 2020-2024 6$65,950 2024$13,000
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SCHLINGER FAMILY FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “WHALE MUSEUM” 2020-2021, 2023 3$25,000 2023$10,000
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MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor Exact 2023 1$20,000 2023$20,000
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PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND DAF sponsor Exact 2020 1$19,898 2020$19,898
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SAN JUAN ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor Exact 2012, 2021 2$19,332 2021$6,000
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AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION DAF sponsor Exact 2016 1$9,843 2016$9,843
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AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “WHALE MUSEUM” 2020-2023 4$9,257 2023$2,210
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FIFTH THIRD CHARITABLE GIFT FUND DAF sponsor Fuzzy filed as “WHALE MUSEUM” 2012 1$9,000 2012$9,000
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DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING DAF sponsor Exact 2024 1$6,450 2024$6,450
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IMPACTASSETS INC DAF sponsor Exact 2022 1$5,082 2022$5,082
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MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC DAF sponsor Exact 2020 1$5,000 2020$5,000
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ENERSEN FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “Whale Museum” 2020-2022 3$3,000 2022$1,000
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IBM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “WHALE MUSEUM” 2020 1$325 2020$325
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REALNETWORKS FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “WHALE MUSEUM” 2022 1$320 2022$320
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SHELL USA COMPANY FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “Whale Museum” 2018 1$300 2018$300
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REPASS-RODGERS FAMILY FOUNDATION INC Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “WHALE MUSEUM” 2017 1$200 2017$200
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GATES FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “WHALE MUSEUM” 2015 1$114 2015$114
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THE BAXTER FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “WHALE MUSEUM” 2019 1$76 2019$76
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GE FOUNDATION Private foundation Fuzzy filed as “WHALE MUSEUM” 2022 1$50 2022$50
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MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUMARA56 $2,137,107$2,893,243 EXECUTIVE DI$184,222 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
NORTH MUSEUM CORPORATIONPAA56 $844,206$1,150,409 CEO$148,883 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCENCA56 $946,245$905,731 EXECUTIVE DI$83,724 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMNVA56 $1,044,435$1,156,912 CO-DIRECTOR$75,200 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
SAN JUAN COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONNMA56 $1,256,569$900,825 TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
WORLD FOSSIL FINDER MUSEUMSDA56 $793,113$46,226 Director$0 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
HENRY L FERGUSON MUSEUMNYA56 $2,464,107$1,092,144 Executive Dir.$129,300 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
CHILDRENS MUSEUM INCCTA56 $2,554,933$2,856,160 EXECUTIVE DI$138,043 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
RICE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ROCKS AND MINERALSORA56 $822,097$862,464 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$95,918 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
CAPE COD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY INCMAA56 $2,109,456$1,876,435 EXECUTIVE DI$86,904 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
HUDSON HIGHLANDS NATURE MUSEUMNYA56 $1,402,775$1,457,962 EXECUTIVE DI$81,538 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
SCHIELE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND PLANETARIUM INCNCA56 $1,715,398$1,964,363 EXECUTIVE DI$147,973 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
MUSEUM OF PRAIRIEFIRE FOUNDATIONKSA56 $1,038,281$1,833,470 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$137,038 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY INCTXA56 $2,529,887$2,615,535 BOARD MEMBER$0 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
TALLAHASSEE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND NATURAL SCIENCE INCFLA56 $2,775,960$3,069,951 PRESIDENT/CE$203,384 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
SOMALI ARTIFACT AND CULTURAL MUSEUMMNA56 $777,708$817,853 BOARD CHAIR$0 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
FRIENDS OF GARFIELD PARK INCINA56 $907,250$281,986 President$0 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
MAMMOTH SITE OF HOT SPRINGS SOUTH DAKOTA INCSDA56 $1,618,504$1,684,158 SECRETARY$0 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
NATIONAL MARINE LIFE CENTER INCMAA56 $850,286$733,673 TREASURER$0 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
STEAM INTO HISTORY INCPAA56 $1,821,356$1,667,532 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$104,125 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
DELAWARE AND LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR INCPAA56 $1,851,421$1,980,945 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$123,574 Same NTEE code A56, revenue within 2x
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Who funds organizations like this

Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).

GrantorTypeTotal givenGrantsOrganizations fundedYearsWhich ones
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND funds this one DAF sponsor$57,692,789158 462016–2024 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY; CURIODYSSEY; THE HIGH DESERT MUSEUM; SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY and 42 more
GREATER SALINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$32,492,26916 22010–2024 ROLLING HILLS ZOO FOUNDATION; LURAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
GOTTESMAN FUND Private foundation$16,231,8258 22019–2024 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY; BRONX CHILDRENS MUSEUM
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING funds this one DAF sponsor$15,154,727135 382014–2024 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY; WESTERN CENTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; CURIODYSSEY; LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM and 34 more
GOLDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION Private foundation$12,372,4636 22014–2018 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY; HUDSON HIGHLANDS NATURE MUSEUM
SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION DAF sponsor$8,325,035115 12010–2024 SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
PUSSYCAT FOUNDATION Private foundation$7,877,2805 12015–2019 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
ANNA MARIA AND STEPHEN KELLEN FOUNDATION INC Private foundation$7,249,50011 12014–2024 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
MACAULAY FAMILY FOUNDATION Private foundation$7,146,0008 12015–2022 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
NEW YORK LIFE FOUNDATION Private foundation$6,250,0007 12018–2024 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS DAF sponsor$6,186,57714 22010–2023 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY; INTERNATIONAL GAME FISH ASSOCIATION INC
SHELBY CULLOM DAVIS CHARITABLE FUND INC Private foundation$6,175,0004 12020–2024 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
HESS PHILANTHROPIC FUND Private foundation$5,980,0005 12020–2024 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
RICHARD S AND KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC Private foundation$5,435,00011 12013–2023 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
EUGENE V AND CLARE THAW CHARITABLE TRUST Private foundation$5,000,0005 12017–2021 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

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Where the money went

Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.

2025 · Form 990 · $1,326,263 spent · pay $904,255 · grants $0 · events $8,273
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $705,615$599,772$28,225$77,618 53.2%
Fees: other services $134,132$131,450$1,341$1,341 10.1%
Payroll taxes $71,016$56,103$6,391$8,522 5.4%
Other employee benefits $69,932$56,645$4,895$8,392 5.3%
Office expenses $67,858$46,864$4,063$16,931 5.1%
Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees $57,692$49,038$2,308$6,346 4.3%
Travel $39,183$39,183-- 3.0%
Occupancy $34,538$28,665$3,454$2,419 2.6%
Other (as described)PROGRAM EXPENSES & SUPPLI $33,473$31,465$1,339$669 2.5%
Insurance $32,892$26,643$3,947$2,302 2.5%
Information technology $25,365$20,039$1,521$3,805 1.9%
Depreciation and depletion $24,644$24,079$340$225 1.9%
Advertising and promotion $15,497$14,257-$1,240 1.2%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $6,389$5,175$639$575 0.5%
Other (as described)STATE TAXES $3,998$3,758$160$80 0.3%
All other expenses $1,492$1,419$49$24 0.1%
Other (as described)PERMITS & LICENSES $1,361$1,280$54$27 0.1%
Other (as described)EQUIPMENT RENTAL $1,186$1,115$47$24 0.1%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $151$1,884reported apart
Total$1,326,263100%

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2024 · Form 990 · $1,458,735 spent · pay $1,030,017 · grants $0 · events $8,209
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $804,813$684,091$32,193$88,529 55.2%
Fees: other services $135,339$132,631$1,354$1,354 9.3%
Payroll taxes $98,789$78,043$8,891$11,855 6.8%
Office expenses $74,966$51,727$4,498$18,741 5.1%
Other employee benefits $65,107$52,737$4,557$7,813 4.5%
Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees $61,308$52,112$2,452$6,744 4.2%
Travel $54,809$54,809-- 3.8%
Occupancy $50,783$42,148$5,080$3,555 3.5%
Insurance $29,109$23,578$3,493$2,038 2.0%
Information technology $17,218$13,602$1,033$2,583 1.2%
Depreciation and depletion $14,166$13,577$354$235 1.0%
Advertising and promotion $10,305$9,481-$824 0.7%
Other (as described)PROGRAM EXPENSES & SUPPLI $10,276$9,659$411$206 0.7%
Interest $9,019$7,576$541$902 0.6%
All other expenses $5,155$4,842$209$104 0.4%
Other (as described)PENALTIES $5,093$5,093-- 0.3%
Other (as described) EventEVENTS EXPENSE $4,718$4,718-- 0.3%
Other (as described)EQUIPMENT RENTAL $4,271$4,015$171$85 0.3%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $3,491$2,828$349$314 0.2%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $9,883-reported apart
Total$1,458,735100%

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2023 · Form 990 · $1,308,686 spent · pay $845,325 · grants $0 · events $7,956
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $701,166$595,991$28,047$77,128 53.6%
Depreciation and depletion $124,916$124,235$410$271 9.5%
Office expenses $75,445$52,057$4,526$18,862 5.8%
Payroll taxes $72,686$57,422$6,542$8,722 5.6%
Other employee benefits $71,473$57,893$5,003$8,577 5.5%
Fees: other services $59,194$58,010$592$592 4.5%
Travel $42,619$42,619-- 3.3%
Occupancy $39,894$33,113$3,988$2,793 3.0%
Insurance $29,523$23,913$3,543$2,067 2.3%
Other (as described)PROGRAM EXPENSES & SUPPLI $21,778$20,471$871$436 1.7%
Information technology $19,894$15,716$1,194$2,984 1.5%
Advertising and promotion $18,009$16,568-$1,441 1.4%
Interest $9,825$8,252$590$983 0.8%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $7,956$6,445$795$716 0.6%
Other (as described)PERMITS & LICENSES $7,116$6,689$285$142 0.5%
Other (as described)EQUIPMENT RENTAL $5,245$4,930$210$105 0.4%
Other (as described)MEMBERSHIP DUES $1,020$959$41$20 0.1%
All other expenses $927$919$6$2 0.1%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $69,327-reported apart
Total$1,308,686100%

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2022 · Form 990 · $1,097,494 spent · pay $746,549 · grants $0 · events $4,717
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $613,507$521,481$24,540$67,486 55.9%
Office expenses $87,172$60,148$5,230$21,794 7.9%
Other employee benefits $69,699$56,456$4,879$8,364 6.4%
Payroll taxes $63,343$50,041$5,701$7,601 5.8%
Fees: other services $55,263$54,157$553$553 5.0%
Occupancy $39,188$32,525$3,920$2,743 3.6%
Depreciation and depletion $32,123$31,150$586$387 2.9%
Travel $26,645$26,645-- 2.4%
Advertising and promotion $24,007$22,086-$1,921 2.2%
Insurance $22,076$17,882$2,649$1,545 2.0%
Other (as described)PROGRAM EXPENSES & SUPPLI $20,560$19,327$822$411 1.9%
Information technology $15,724$12,422$943$2,359 1.4%
Interest $11,435$9,605$686$1,144 1.0%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $4,717$3,822$471$424 0.4%
Other (as described)EQUIPMENT RENTAL $4,194$3,942$168$84 0.4%
Other (as described)ASSET PURCHASED < 2,500 $2,751$2,586$110$55 0.3%
Other (as described)EQUIPMENT REPAIRS & MAINT $1,755$1,650$70$35 0.2%
Fees: accounting $1,690$1,690-- 0.2%
All other expenses $1,645$1,546$67$32 0.1%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $55,769-reported apart
Total$1,097,494100%

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2021 · Form 990 · $1,039,365 spent · pay $622,537 · grants $0 · events $2,360
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $501,309$426,113$20,052$55,144 48.2%
Fees: other services $93,153$91,289$932$932 9.0%
Office expenses $92,914$64,109$5,575$23,230 8.9%
Other employee benefits $67,844$54,954$4,749$8,141 6.5%
Payroll taxes $53,384$42,173$4,805$6,406 5.1%
Travel $50,109$50,109-- 4.8%
Other (as described)PROGRAM EXPENSES & SUPPLI $38,835$36,505$1,553$777 3.7%
Occupancy $34,988$29,040$3,499$2,449 3.4%
Depreciation and depletion $26,874$25,350$917$607 2.6%
Advertising and promotion $22,408$20,615-$1,793 2.2%
Insurance $19,067$15,444$2,288$1,335 1.8%
Interest $14,926$12,537$896$1,493 1.4%
Information technology $8,545$6,750$513$1,282 0.8%
Other (as described)EQUIPMENT RENTAL $3,248$3,053$130$65 0.3%
Other (as described)ASSET PURCHASES <2,500 $2,823$2,654$113$56 0.3%
Other (as described)EQUIPMENT REPAIRS & MAINT $2,765$2,599$111$55 0.3%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $2,360$1,912$236$212 0.2%
All other expenses $2,233$2,101$88$44 0.2%
Fees: accounting $1,580$1,580-- 0.2%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $51,074-reported apart
Total$1,039,365100%

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2020 · Form 990 · $924,510 spent · pay $621,908 · grants $0 · events $1,926
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $512,392$435,533$20,496$56,363 55.4%
Office expenses $65,924$45,488$3,955$16,481 7.1%
Other employee benefits $61,055$49,454$4,274$7,327 6.6%
Fees: other services $56,493$55,363$565$565 6.1%
Payroll taxes $48,461$38,285$4,361$5,815 5.2%
Travel $38,160$38,160-- 4.1%
Occupancy $31,407$26,068$3,141$2,198 3.4%
Interest $19,211$16,137$1,153$1,921 2.1%
Insurance $19,084$15,458$2,290$1,336 2.1%
Depreciation and depletion $18,218$16,397$1,096$725 2.0%
Other (as described)PROGRAM EXPENSES & SUPPLI $17,091$16,065$684$342 1.8%
Advertising and promotion $11,143$10,252-$891 1.2%
Other (as described)ASSET PURCHASES <2,500 $8,038$7,555$322$161 0.9%
Information technology $6,583$5,201$395$987 0.7%
Other (as described)EQUIPMENT RENTAL $3,705$3,483$148$74 0.4%
All other expenses $2,554$2,400$103$51 0.3%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $1,734$1,404$173$157 0.2%
Other (as described)EQUIPMENT REPAIRS & MAINT $1,654$1,555$66$33 0.2%
Fees: accounting $1,603$1,603-- 0.2%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $90,156$192reported apart
Total$924,510100%

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2019 · Form 990 · $887,954 spent · pay $545,009 · grants $0 · events $8,794
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $450,115$382,597$18,005$49,513 50.7%
Office expenses $69,767$52,001$4,186$13,580 7.9%
Travel $53,039$53,039-- 6.0%
Occupancy $49,977$41,479$4,999$3,499 5.6%
Other employee benefits $48,307$39,129$3,381$5,797 5.4%
Payroll taxes $46,587$36,804$4,193$5,590 5.2%
Fees: other services $45,703$44,789$457$457 5.1%
Depreciation and depletion $23,400$21,060$1,407$933 2.6%
Interest $20,697$17,385$1,242$2,070 2.3%
Insurance $18,903$15,312$2,268$1,323 2.1%
Advertising and promotion $15,377$14,147-$1,230 1.7%
Other (as described)PROGRAM EXPENSES & SUPPLI $15,089$14,183$604$302 1.7%
Other (as described)ASSET PURCHASES <2,500 $7,580$7,125$303$152 0.9%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $5,880$4,763$588$529 0.7%
Information technology $4,580$3,618$275$687 0.5%
Other (as described)EQUIPMENT RENTAL $4,079$3,834$163$82 0.5%
Other (as described)OTHER EXPENSES $3,772$3,546$151$75 0.4%
All other expenses $3,602$3,386$144$72 0.4%
Fees: accounting $1,500$1,500-- 0.2%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $46,745$2,914reported apart
Total$887,954100%

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2018 · Form 990 · $879,210 spent · pay $526,319 · grants $0 · events $16,069
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $438,445$372,678$17,538$48,229 49.9%
Office expenses $52,001$37,300$3,120$11,581 5.9%
Fees: other services $47,346$46,400$473$473 5.4%
Payroll taxes $46,709$36,900$4,204$5,605 5.3%
Travel $43,927$43,927-- 5.0%
Other employee benefits $41,165$33,343$2,882$4,940 4.7%
Depreciation and depletion $36,782$33,106$2,206$1,470 4.2%
Other (as described)DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE $33,083$31,098$1,323$662 3.8%
Occupancy $32,619$27,074$3,262$2,283 3.7%
Other (as described)PROGRAM EXPENSES & SUPPLI $22,009$20,689$880$440 2.5%
Advertising and promotion $19,966$18,369-$1,597 2.3%
Interest $19,686$16,536$1,181$1,969 2.2%
Insurance $16,231$13,147$1,948$1,136 1.8%
Other (as described)ASSET PURCHASES <2,500 $9,326$8,766$373$187 1.1%
Other (as described)EQUIPMENT REPAIRS & MAINT $5,169$4,859$207$103 0.6%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $5,125$4,151$513$461 0.6%
All other expenses $4,953$4,657$198$98 0.6%
Information technology $4,668$3,688$280$700 0.5%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $71,819$10,944reported apart
Total$879,210100%

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2017 · Form 990 · $802,040 spent · pay $491,957 · grants $0 · events $2,573
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $333,450$280,962$14,341$38,147 41.6%
Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees $74,686$45,101$20,709$8,876 9.3%
Depreciation and depletion $54,197$49,109$3,187$1,901 6.8%
Fees: other services $54,005$53,282$440$283 6.7%
Other employee benefits $42,418$34,408$2,908$5,102 5.3%
Payroll taxes $41,403$32,661$3,905$4,837 5.2%
Office expenses $39,957$27,543$2,445$9,969 5.0%
All other expenses $39,908$37,522$1,540$846 5.0%
Occupancy $35,300$29,211$3,706$2,383 4.4%
Other (as described)Credit card expense $14,872$12,284$681$1,907 1.9%
Other (as described)Program supplies $14,436$12,531$0$1,905 1.8%
Insurance $13,744$11,186$1,595$963 1.7%
Information technology $12,894$10,240$715$1,939 1.6%
Other (as described)Equipment rental/maint $11,604$7,599$2,339$1,666 1.4%
Advertising and promotion $9,656$8,920$0$736 1.2%
Travel $6,632$6,632$0$0 0.8%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $2,573$2,088$247$238 0.3%
Other (as described)Rent & storage $305$0$116$189 0.0%
Total$802,040100%

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2016 · Form 990 · $735,544 spent · pay $454,508 · grants $0 · events $12,870
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $313,274$267,861$12,030$33,383 42.6%
Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees $74,184$46,365$19,474$8,345 10.1%
Occupancy $58,813$48,858$6,050$3,905 8.0%
Fees: other services $45,568$44,584$604$380 6.2%
Office expenses $36,815$23,770$3,066$9,979 5.0%
Payroll taxes $36,808$28,778$3,594$4,436 5.0%
All other expenses $32,352$32,044$187$121 4.4%
Other employee benefits $30,242$24,539$1,794$3,909 4.1%
Depreciation and depletion $20,341$18,846$731$764 2.8%
Other (as described)Program supplies $17,468$13,970$0$3,498 2.4%
Insurance $13,440$11,095$1,458$887 1.8%
Other (as described)Credit card expense $12,574$10,100$519$1,955 1.7%
Travel $11,538$11,168$214$156 1.6%
Information technology $9,645$7,758$801$1,086 1.3%
Other (as described)Equipment rental/maint $7,779$3,656$2,664$1,459 1.1%
Advertising and promotion $7,313$6,768$0$545 1.0%
Other (as described)Rent & storage $6,125$5,772$155$198 0.8%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $1,265$1,226$0$39 0.2%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $13,209$11,605reported apart
Total$735,544100%

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2015 · Form 990 · $691,961 spent · pay $401,956 · grants $0 · events $20,342
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $252,152$208,929$12,425$30,798 36.4%
Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees $66,083$33,042$23,129$9,912 9.6%
Office expenses $50,760$36,699$3,401$10,660 7.3%
Occupancy $47,800$39,566$5,012$3,222 6.9%
Other employee benefits $45,240$34,426$4,697$6,117 6.5%
Fees: other services $44,355$44,146$127$82 6.4%
Payroll taxes $38,481$28,041$5,211$5,229 5.6%
Depreciation and depletion $33,336$30,927$1,387$1,022 4.8%
All other expenses $27,434$26,965$303$166 4.0%
Other (as described)Program supplies $17,374$15,530$0$1,844 2.5%
Other (as described)Credit card expense $14,399$11,723$743$1,933 2.1%
Travel $13,919$13,200$417$302 2.0%
Insurance $12,523$11,065$874$584 1.8%
Information technology $9,412$7,639$695$1,078 1.4%
Advertising and promotion $7,455$6,876$0$579 1.1%
Other (as described)Equipment rental/maint $6,472$3,034$2,222$1,216 0.9%
Other (as described)Rent & storage $4,766$4,517$95$154 0.7%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $20,536$20,342reported apart
Total$691,961100%

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2014 · Form 990 · $646,871 spent · pay $363,469 · grants $0 · events $20,642
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $232,076$191,082$10,642$30,352 35.9%
Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees $70,989$35,495$24,846$10,648 11.0%
Office expenses $42,750$29,994$2,817$9,939 6.6%
All other expenses $41,383$40,686$450$247 6.4%
Occupancy $40,824$33,790$4,281$2,753 6.3%
Depreciation and depletion $36,003$33,711$1,438$854 5.6%
Payroll taxes $33,467$25,978$3,357$4,132 5.2%
Fees: other services $32,053$31,899$96$58 5.0%
Other employee benefits $26,937$19,513$2,329$5,095 4.2%
Other (as described)Program supplies $16,683$13,127$541$3,015 2.6%
Other (as described)Credit card expense $12,929$10,624$151$2,154 2.0%
Insurance $11,868$9,188$1,667$1,013 1.8%
Travel $11,108$10,132$568$408 1.7%
Information technology $10,609$7,387$605$2,617 1.6%
Other (as described)Equipment rental/maint $6,549$3,207$2,141$1,201 1.0%
Fees: accounting $6,413$0$6,413$0 1.0%
Advertising and promotion $6,319$5,688$82$549 1.0%
Other (as described)Rent & storage $4,759$4,421$206$132 0.7%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $3,152$2,712$258$182 0.5%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $15,076$17,490reported apart
Total$646,871100%

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2013 · Form 990 · $589,569 spent · pay $345,651 · grants $0 · events $13,438
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $219,501$179,071$13,220$27,210 37.2%
Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees $68,925$34,462$22,237$12,226 11.7%
Occupancy $46,567$39,353$4,390$2,824 7.9%
Depreciation and depletion $36,315$22,771$8,697$4,847 6.2%
Fees: other services $34,560$34,560$0$0 5.9%
Office expenses $33,598$22,631$3,056$7,911 5.7%
Payroll taxes $30,545$22,553$3,834$4,158 5.2%
Other employee benefits $26,680$20,194$1,120$5,366 4.5%
All other expenses $18,225$17,006$853$366 3.1%
Other (as described)Program supplies $17,466$14,589$687$2,190 3.0%
Insurance $12,457$8,958$2,279$1,220 2.1%
Other (as described)Credit card expense $11,759$10,024$246$1,489 2.0%
Travel $10,125$9,654$319$152 1.7%
Information technology $8,380$5,445$1,153$1,782 1.4%
Advertising and promotion $4,679$3,310$561$808 0.8%
Other (as described)Rent & storage $4,411$4,074$205$132 0.7%
Other (as described)Equipment rental/maint $4,322$3,555$430$337 0.7%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $1,054$906$95$53 0.2%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income $7,906$12,384reported apart
Total$589,569100%

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2012 · Form 990 · $629,546 spent · pay $364,223 · grants $0 · events $14,520
LineAs describedTotalProgramManagementFundraisingShare
Other salaries and wages $235,384$211,291$6,596$17,497 37.4%
Fees: other services $80,039$80,039$0$0 12.7%
Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees $67,386$33,692$23,586$10,108 10.7%
Occupancy $41,770$34,821$3,759$3,190 6.6%
Payroll taxes $33,731$27,072$3,025$3,634 5.4%
Depreciation and depletion $28,778$27,401$427$950 4.6%
Other employee benefits $27,722$23,252$1,880$2,590 4.4%
Office expenses $25,029$13,419$8,322$3,288 4.0%
All other expenses $17,375$16,436$939$0 2.8%
Other (as described)Program supplies $16,535$12,684$466$3,385 2.6%
Insurance $12,393$9,339$2,224$830 2.0%
Other (as described)Credit card expense $10,735$9,048$244$1,443 1.7%
Travel $10,198$8,489$1,670$39 1.6%
Information technology $6,968$4,807$686$1,475 1.1%
Other (as described)Equipment rental/maint $5,863$5,126$348$389 0.9%
Other (as described)Rent & storage $4,529$4,411$0$118 0.7%
Advertising and promotion $3,710$3,447$0$263 0.6%
Conferences, conventions and meetings $1,368$1,114$254$0 0.2%
Fees: management $33$0$0$33 0.0%
Fundraising events Eventdirect expenses; gross income -$13,152reported apart
Total$629,546100%

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Federal grants and contracts

Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.

Fiscal yearGrants and other assistanceContractsAwards
2026$0$192,0381
2025$0$168,3121
2024$0$157,4271
2023$111,535$161,3256
2022$100,000$66,3087
2021$60,000$139,6428
2020$124,960$208,5166
2019$122,085$171,7617
2018$115,570$135,5157
2017$115,988$71,7514
2016$97,482$71,7516
2015$127,929$75,0569
2014$82,563$78,7866
2013$10,000$67,7574
2012$83,260$88,3648
2011$92,700$152,3765
2010$89,177$126,4255
2009$91,397$112,3305
2008$94,881$146,0694
2007$0$148,6683
Largest awards · 71 shown
YearAgencyKindProgramDescriptionObligated
2026National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715TASK ORDER 0004: KILLER WHALE SIGHTING DATABASE, VESSEL ACTIVITY MONITORING, SOUNDWATCH BOATER EDUCATION, SUPPORT FOR FIELD STUDIES, HYDROPHONE NETWORK, ACOUSTI$192,038
2025National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715TASK ORDER 0003: KILLER WHALE SIGHTING DATABASE, VESSEL ACTIVITY MONITORING, SOUNDWATCH BOATER EDUCATION, SUPPORT FOR FIELD STUDIES, HYDROPHONE NETWORK, ACOUSTI$168,312
2024National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715KILLER WHALE SIGHTING DATABASE, VESSEL ACTIVITY MONITORING, SOUNDWATCH BOATER EDUCATION, SUPPORT FOR FIELD STUDIES, HYDROPHONE NETWORK, ACOUSTIC OUTREACHING ACC$157,427
2023National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715TASK ORDER 1 FOR KILLER WHALE SIGHTING DATABASE, VESSEL ACTIVITY MONITORING$162,544
2023National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439CONTINUED DOCUMENTATION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, PARASITES, AND DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE OF MORTALITY. EMPLOY THE USE OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS TO ENHANC$86,535
2023National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceUNALLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 11.454ORCA RECOVERY AND MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION EDUCATION OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$25,000
2023National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715WHALE RESEARCH SERVICES-$1,219
2022National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715WHALE RESEARCH SERVICES$100,087
2022National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439ENHANCE QUALITY, CONSISTENCY, AND QUANTITY OF STRANDING DATA WITH THE HELP OF ONE PAID SEASONAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. CONDUCT RESEARCH ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES, H$75,000
2022National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceUNALLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 11.454ORCA RECOVERY AND MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION EDUCATION OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$25,000
2022National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715KILLER WHALE RESEARCH SERVICES-$8,271
2022National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715WHALE RESEARCH SERVICES-$25,507
2021National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715WHALE RESEARCH SERVICES$138,619
2021National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439ENHANCED DISENTANGLEMENT EFFORTS, DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANNUAL HARBOR SEAL PUPPING INDEX, AND CONTINUED STRANDING RESPONSE AND DISEASE SURVEILLANCE IN SAN JUAN COUN$35,000
2021National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceUNALLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 11.454ORCA RECOVERY AND MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION EDUCATION OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$25,000
2021National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715WHALE RESEARCH SERVICES$2,910
2021National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715IGF::OT::IGF OTHER FUNCTIONS TASK ORDER FOR THE DTAG SUCTION CUP SUPPORT-$1,887
2020National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715WHALE RESEARCH SERVICES$208,516
2020National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439CONTINUED STRANDING RESPONSE, DISENTANGLEMENT AND DISEASE SURVEILLANCE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA$99,960
2020National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceUNALLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 11.454ORCA RECOVERY AND MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION EDUCATION OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$25,000
2019National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715KILLER WHALE RESEARCH SERVICES$153,337
2019National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439CONTINUED STRANDING RESPONSE, DISEASE SURVEILLANCE, AND ENTANGLEMENT RESPONSE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA$97,085
2019National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceUNALLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 11.454ORCA RECOVERY AND MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION EDUCATION OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$25,000
2019National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715IGF::OT::IGF OTHER FUNCTIONS TASK ORDER FOR THE DTAG SUCTION CUP SUPPORT$18,424
2019National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541712IGF::OT::IGF OPTION PERIOD III KILLER WHALE SIGHTING DATABASE AND RESEARCH$0
2018National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541715IGF::OT::IGF OTHER FUNCTIONS TASK ORDER FOR THE DTAG SUCTION CUP SUPPORT$113,763
2018National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439CONTINUED STRANDING RESPONSE AND DISEASE SURVEILLANCE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA AND IMPROVED PINNIPED ENTANGLEMENT RESPONSE FOR THE WEST COAST REGION$90,570
2018National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceUNALLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 11.454ORCA RECOVERY AND MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION EDUCATION OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$25,000
2018National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541712IGF::OT::IGF NEW TASK ORDER UNDER ACTIVE IDIQ CONTRACT$21,751
2017National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439CONTINUED STRANDING RESPONSE AND DISEASE SURVEILLANCE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA, AND IMPROVED DISENTANGLEMENT CAPABILITIES FOR THE WEST COAST REGION$90,988
2017National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541712IGF::OT::IGF NEW TASK ORDER UNDER ACTIVE IDIQ CONTRACT$71,751
2017National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceUNALLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 11.454ORCA RECOVERY AND MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION EDUCATION OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$25,000
2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439STRANDING RESPONSE AND DISEASE SURVEILLANCE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON$77,482
2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541712IGF::OT::IGF OPTION PERIOD III KILLER WHALE SIGHTING DATABASE AND RESEARCH$71,751
2016National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceUNALLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 11.454ORCA RECOVERY AND MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION EDUCATION OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$20,000
2015National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439STRANDING RESPONSE AND DISEASE SURVEILLANCE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON$78,634
2015National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541712IGF::OT::IGF OPTION PERIOD III KILLER WHALE SIGHTING DATABASE AND RESEARCH$75,056
2015National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceUNALLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECTS 11.454ORCA RECOVERY AND MARINE MAMMAL CONSERVATION EDUCATION OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$24,956
2015Institute of Museum and Library ServicesGrant or other assistanceLEARNING OPPORTUNITIES GRANTS 45.301MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA$24,339
2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541712IGF::OT::IGF KILLER WHALE SIGHTING DATABASE AND RESEARCH$78,786
2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439STRANDING RESPONSE, DISEASE SURVEILLANCE AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF STRANDINGS IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA$62,365
2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceCONGRESSIONALLY IDENTIFIED AWARDS AND PROJECTS 11.469ORCA OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$20,198
2013National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541712IGF::OT::IGF KILLER WHALE SIGHTING DATABASE AND RESEARCH$67,757
2013National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceCONGRESSIONALLY IDENTIFIED AWARDS AND PROJECTS 11.469ORCA OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$10,000
2012National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439STRANDING RESPONSE AND DISEASE SURVEILLANCE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA$84,112
2012National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541712KILLER WHALE SIGHTING DATABASE, VESSEL ACTIVITY MONITORING, SOUNDWATCH BOATER EDUCATION, HYDROPHONE NETWORK, ACOUSTIC OUTREACH$66,752
2012National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractOTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541690VESSEL MONITORING IN PRESENCE OF KILLER WHALES$11,612
2012National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 541990SCI SERVICES$10,000
2012National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceCOOPERATIVE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM 11.455ORCA OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$8,327
2012National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541712MONITOR VESSEL AND WHALE LOCATIONS USING BOAT-BASED THEODOLITES.$0
2012National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439MARINE MAMMAL STRANDINGS AND DISEASES IN SAN JUAN COUNTY WASHINGTON: IMPLICATIONS FOR MARINE MAMMALS DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND HUMANS-$9,179
2011National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 541990SCI SERVICES$137,861
2011National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439MARINE MAMMAL STRANDINGS AND DISEASE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON: IMPLICATIONS FOR MARINE MAMMALS, DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND HUMANS$79,593
2011National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541712MONITOR VESSEL AND WHALE LOCATIONS USING BOAT-BASED THEODOLITES.$14,515
2011National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceCOOPERATIVE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM 11.455ORCA OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$14,500
2011National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439RESPONSE AND POST-MORTEM EVALUATION OF MARINE MAMMALS STRANDED IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON-$1,393
2010National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 541990SCI SERVICES$116,567
2010National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439MARINE MAMMAL STRANDINGS AND DISEASES IN SAN JUAN COUNTY WASHINGTON: IMPLICATIONS FOR MARINE MAMMALS DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND HUMANS$79,177
2010National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceCOOPERATIVE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM 11.455ORCA OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$10,000
2010National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractRESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) 541712DATA COLLECTION OF KILLER WHALES$9,878
2010National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractMUSEUMS 712110PROVIDE SERVICES TO GENERATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS-$20
2009National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 541990SCI SERVICES$107,580
2009National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439RESPONSE AND POST-MORTEM EVALUATION OF MARINE MAMMALS STRANDED IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON$76,971
2009National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceCOOPERATIVE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM 11.455ORCA OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE WHALE MUSEUM$14,426
2009National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractOTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541690CHARACTERIZE THE EFFECTS OF VESSEL TRAFFIC ON KILLER WHALE BEHAVIOR AND VESSEL COMPLIANCE WITH WHALE WATCH GUIDELINES.$4,750
2008National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationGrant or other assistanceMARINE MAMMAL DATA PROGRAM 11.439RESPONSE AND POST-MORTEM EVALUATION OF MARINE MAMMALS STRANDED IN SAN JUAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON$94,881
2008National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 541990SCI SERVICES$81,549
2008National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractOTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541690CHARACTERIZE THE EFFECTS OF VESSEL TRAFFIC ON KILLER WHALE BEHAVIOR AND VESSEL COMPLIANCE WITH WHALE WATCH GUIDELINES.$40,000
2008National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractMUSEUMS 712110PROVIDE SERVICES TO GENERATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS$24,520
2007National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractALL OTHER PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 541990SCI SERVICES$103,668
2007National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationContractOTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES 541690CHARACTERIZE THE EFFECTS OF VESSEL TRAFFIC ON KILLER WHALE BEHAVIOR AND VESSEL COMPLIANCE WITH WHALE WATCH GUIDELINES.$45,000

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