WHALE TRUST

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WHALE TRUST is a marine science and conservation nonprofit focused on biology and marine mammals, with a mission to support and conduct scientific research, marine education, and conservation programs on marine mammals and their environment. In filing year 2025, it reported an operating budget of $679.7K and total revenue of $753.5K, with major support from THE MAKANA ALOHA FOUNDATION, Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc, and DAVID AND ARLEEN MCGLADE FOUNDATION INC.
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Mission Statement
WHALE TRUST SUPPORTS AND CONDUCTS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, MARINE EDUCATION, AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ON MARINE MAMMALS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT.
Cause Areas
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Marine science
Biology
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 35 funders
- 18 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WHALE TRUST’s budget?
In 2024, WHALE TRUST reported an annual operating budget of around $592 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does WHALE TRUST support?
WHALE TRUST supports work in Marine science and Biology.
Where does WHALE TRUST operate?
WHALE TRUST is headquartered in Makawao, HI.
Who funded WHALE TRUST recently?
In 2025, WHALE TRUST received grants from THE MAKANA ALOHA FOUNDATION, THE MAKANA ALOHA FOUNDATION, and AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant WHALE TRUST received in 2024?
The largest grant to WHALE TRUST in 2024 exceeds $69 thousand.
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