Civic Intelligence

The Whale Sanctuary Project

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-2276219

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on May 14, 2018

Organization ProfileWHALESANCTUARYPROJECT.ORG
4100 Kanab Canyon RoadKanab, UT 84741

(435) 644-4436

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

91st percentile

50%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$102,083

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.1% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

98th percentile

439%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

109%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$468,659

Up $381,658 (+439%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$435,187

Up $360,197 (+480%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$33,472

Up $21,461 (+179%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Up

$726,149

Up $379,195 (+109%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$365,952

Up $93,988 (+35%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$360,197

Up $285,207 (+380%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2016: $87,001Liabilities 2016: $12,011Net Assets 2016: $74,9902016Assets 2017: $468,659Liabilities 2017: $33,472Net Assets 2017: $435,1872017Assets 2018: $741,637Liabilities 2018: $17,552Net Assets 2018: $724,0852018Assets 2019: $1,027,877Liabilities 2019: $81,089Net Assets 2019: $946,7882019Assets 2020: $880,878Liabilities 2020: $223,604Net Assets 2020: $657,2742020Assets 2021: $1,583,403Liabilities 2021: $177,547Net Assets 2021: $1,405,8562021Assets 2022: $1,921,660Liabilities 2022: $224,216Net Assets 2022: $1,697,4442022Assets 2023: $1,738,270Liabilities 2023: $193,067Net Assets 2023: $1,545,2032023Assets 2024: $2,372,176Liabilities 2024: $363,251Net Assets 2024: $2,008,9252024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$468,659
Liabilities$33,472
Net Assets$435,187
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2016: $346,954Expenses 2016: $271,964Net Income 2016: $74,9902016Revenue 2017: $726,149Expenses 2017: $365,952Net Income 2017: $360,1972017Revenue 2018: $889,414Expenses 2018: $600,516Net Income 2018: $288,8982018Revenue 2019: $1,052,735Expenses 2019: $830,032Net Income 2019: $222,7032019Revenue 2020: $463,835Expenses 2020: $753,349Net Income 2020: -$289,5142020Revenue 2021: $1,540,232Expenses 2021: $791,650Net Income 2021: $748,5822021Revenue 2022: $1,926,380Expenses 2022: $1,634,792Net Income 2022: $291,5882022Revenue 2023: $1,763,204Expenses 2023: $1,915,445Net Income 2023: -$152,2412023Revenue 2024: $2,269,935Expenses 2024: $1,807,876Net Income 2024: $462,0592024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$726,149
Expenses$365,952
Net Income$360,197
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
May 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$726,149
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To establish a model seaside sanctuary where cetaceans (porpoises, dolphins and whales) can be rehabilitated and released into the ocean or can live permanently in an environment that maximizes well-being and autonomy and is as close as possible to their natural habitat.

To establish a model seaside sanctuary where cetaceans (porpoises, dolphins and whales) can be rehabilitated and released into the ocean or can live permanently in an environment that maximizes well-being and autonomy and is as close to possible to their natural habitat.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$302,077-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$87,001$166,582▲ $79,581
Total Assets$87,001$468,659▲ $381,658
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,011$33,472▲ $21,461
Total Liabilities$12,011$33,472▲ $21,461
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$74,990$435,187▲ $360,197
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$74,990$435,187▲ $360,197
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$87,001$468,659▲ $381,658
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Charles VinickExecutive DirectorFT$102,083$102,083
Dr Lori MarinoPresidentFT$56,000$56,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dr Carl SafinaDirector
Dr Naomi RoseDirector
David PhillipsTreasure
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$726,087
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$62
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$726,087
Change in Net Assets
$360,197
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$195,546
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$170,406
Total Fundraising Expense$27,853
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$132,562$25,521-$158,083
Fees for Services Other$47,969$6,199$10,746$64,914
Travel$32,753-$4,210$36,963
Fees for Services Legal-$25,920-$25,920
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,244-$18,244
Payroll Taxes$10,529$1,794-$12,323
Advertising$3,584$60$5,349$8,993
Office Expenses$621$756$984$2,361
Other Expenses$4,306-$2,093$2,093
Insurance-$1,839-$1,839
All Other Expenses$76$650$1,027$1,753
Total Functional Expenses$257,116$80,983$27,853$365,952
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside cpa, submitted to the president, and reviewed by the board prior to submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest as they occur; through the board's small size and frequency of meetings, any such conflicts are quickly recognized and resolved.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Compensation of the organization's president and executive director are based on review of comparable data and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Whale Sanctuary Project
EIN
81-2276219
Phone
4356444436
Address
4100 KANAB CANYON ROAD, KANAB, UT 84741

Signing Officer

Name
Lori Marino Phd
Title
President and Chair
Phone
4356444436
Signed
2018-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lori Marino Phd
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Berti Spechler Sarmiento Mckay & Co Llp
Address
1933 CLIFF DRIVE STE 26, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-1520
Preparer
Nykole Trotti CPA
Phone
8059630571
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other professional fees: program service expenses 627. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 627. Consulting - other: program service expenses 45,759. Management and general expenses 5,875. Fundraising expenses 10,746. Total expenses 62,380. Payroll service fees: program service expenses 1,583. Management and general expenses 324. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,907.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE CPA, SUBMITTED TO THE PRESIDENT, AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THEY OCCUR; THROUGH THE BOARD'S SMALL SIZE AND FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS, ANY SUCH CONFLICTS ARE QUICKLY RECOGNIZED AND RESOLVED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE BASED ON REVIEW OF COMPARABLE DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 627. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 627. CONSULTING - OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 45,759. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,875. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 10,746. TOTAL EXPENSES 62,380. PAYROLL SERVICE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,583. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 324. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,907.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$468,659
Liabilities
$33,472
Net assets
$435,187
Revenue
$726,149
Expenses
$365,952
Net income
$360,197
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.37$0.36$2.01$2.27$1.81$0.46
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.74$0.19$1.55$1.76$1.92$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.22$1.70$1.93$1.63$0.29
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.58$0.18$1.41$1.54$0.79$0.75
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.22$0.66$0.46$0.75$0.29
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.08$0.95$1.05$0.83$0.22
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.02$0.72$0.89$0.60$0.29
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.03$0.44$0.73$0.37$0.36
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.01$0.07$0.35$0.27$0.07