Civic Intelligence

The Whale Museum

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 91-1007501

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 15, 2018

Organization Profilewww.whalemuseum.org
PO Box 945Friday Harbor, WA 98250

(360) 378-4710

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.53x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

24th percentile

-7.2%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$74,686

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-7.1%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

6.5%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Down

$810,077

Down $61,897 (-7.1%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$415,373

Down $54,203 (-12%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$394,704

Down $7,694 (-1.9%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Up

$747,837

Up $45,557 (+6.5%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$802,040

Up $66,496 (+9.0%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$54,203

Down $20,939 (-63%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $504,586Liabilities 2010: $472,732Net Assets 2010: $31,8542010Assets 2011: $522,628Liabilities 2011: $465,808Net Assets 2011: $56,8202011Assets 2012: $485,295Liabilities 2012: $450,860Net Assets 2012: $34,4352012Assets 2013: $881,883Liabilities 2013: $461,283Net Assets 2013: $420,6002013Assets 2014: $892,705Liabilities 2014: $423,943Net Assets 2014: $468,7622014Assets 2015: $918,729Liabilities 2015: $415,889Net Assets 2015: $502,8402015Assets 2016: $871,974Liabilities 2016: $402,398Net Assets 2016: $469,5762016Assets 2017: $810,077Liabilities 2017: $394,704Net Assets 2017: $415,3732017Assets 2018: $883,248Liabilities 2018: $389,259Net Assets 2018: $493,9892018Assets 2019: $952,792Liabilities 2019: $385,612Net Assets 2019: $567,1802019Assets 2020: $1,079,112Liabilities 2020: $485,928Net Assets 2020: $593,1842020Assets 2021: $1,285,529Liabilities 2021: $321,182Net Assets 2021: $964,3472021Assets 2022: $1,258,228Liabilities 2022: $301,450Net Assets 2022: $956,7782022Assets 2023: $1,222,229Liabilities 2023: $261,662Net Assets 2023: $960,5672023Assets 2024: $815,890Liabilities 2024: $286,334Net Assets 2024: $529,5562024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$810,077
Liabilities$394,704
Net Assets$415,373
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $715,351Expenses 2010: $725,596Net Income 2010: -$10,2452010Revenue 2011: $674,630Expenses 2011: $643,134Net Income 2011: $31,4962011Expenses 2012: $629,5462012Revenue 2013: $624,656Expenses 2013: $589,569Net Income 2013: $35,0872013Revenue 2014: $679,033Expenses 2014: $646,871Net Income 2014: $32,1622014Revenue 2015: $726,039Expenses 2015: $691,961Net Income 2015: $34,0782015Revenue 2016: $702,280Expenses 2016: $735,544Net Income 2016: -$33,2642016Revenue 2017: $747,837Expenses 2017: $802,040Net Income 2017: -$54,2032017Revenue 2018: $957,826Expenses 2018: $879,210Net Income 2018: $78,6162018Revenue 2019: $961,145Expenses 2019: $887,954Net Income 2019: $73,1912019Revenue 2020: $950,514Expenses 2020: $924,510Net Income 2020: $26,0042020Revenue 2021: $1,417,051Expenses 2021: $1,039,365Net Income 2021: $377,6862021Revenue 2022: $1,089,925Expenses 2022: $1,097,494Net Income 2022: -$7,5692022Revenue 2023: $1,310,920Expenses 2023: $1,308,686Net Income 2023: $2,2342023Revenue 2024: $1,066,571Expenses 2024: $1,458,735Net Income 2024: -$392,1642024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$747,837
Expenses$802,040
Net Income-$54,203
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$837,678
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Whale Museum's mission is to promote stewardship of whales

In 2017 the whale museum employed 23 full, part time and seasonal employees. The soundwatch vessel l98 received a new engine, and the exhibit hall added electronic narrated tours and a new acoustics exhibit to further the museum's mission of stewardship for the ecosystem and marine life.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$688,622$689,965▲ $1,343
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$469,576$415,373▼ $54,203
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$108,020$65,974▼ $42,046
Inventories for Sale or Use$37,653$30,993▼ $6,660
Accounts Receivable$24,227$12,275▼ $11,952
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,452$10,870▼ $2,582
Total Assets$871,974$810,077▼ $61,897
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$369,413$354,777▼ $14,636
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$32,985$39,927▲ $6,942
Total Liabilities$402,398$394,704▼ $7,694
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$469,576$415,373▼ $54,203
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$871,974$810,077▼ $61,897

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$73,031$378,643$451,674
Other Land Buildings$368,000-$368,000
Leasehold Improvements$79,136$129,876$209,012
Land$147,500-$147,500
Buildings$22,298$92,942$115,240
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jenny AtkinsonExecutive DirectorFT$69,428$5,258$74,686

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John AschoffPresident
Amy ViraVice President
Jennifer HerronDirector
Richard OsborneDirector
Shelley AlanSecretary
Darleen NixonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$211,175
Program Service Revenue
$445,250
Investment Income
$57
Other Revenue
$91,355
All Other Contributions
$205,268
Change in Net Assets
$-54,203
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$491,957
Other Expenses$310,083
Total Fundraising Expense$81,887
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$280,962$14,341$38,147$333,450
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$45,101$20,709$8,876$74,686
Depreciation Depletion$49,109$3,187$1,901$54,197
Fees for Services Other$53,282$440$283$54,005
Other Employee Benefits$34,408$2,908$5,102$42,418
Payroll Taxes$32,661$3,905$4,837$41,403
Office Expenses$27,543$2,445$9,969$39,957
All Other Expenses$37,522$1,540$846$39,908
Occupancy$29,211$3,706$2,383$35,300
Other Expenses$12,284$681$1,907$14,872
Insurance$11,186$1,595$963$13,744
Information Technology$10,240$715$1,939$12,894
Advertising$8,920$0$736$9,656
Travel$6,632$0$0$6,632
Conferences and Meetings$2,088$247$238$2,573
Total Functional Expenses$661,279$58,874$81,887$802,040
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Whale Museum
EIN
91-1007501
Phone
3603784710
Address
PO Box 945, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

Signing Officer

Name
John Aschoff
Title
President
Phone
3603784710
Signed
2018-10-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Aschoff
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
23
Volunteers
137

Preparer

Firm
Elizabeth a Nicholson CPA
Address
65 NAVIGATOR LANE, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250
Preparer
Elizabeth Nicholson
Phone
3602204332
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Board of Directors receives a copy of the Form 990 to review before it is submitted.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The Board of Directors annually reviews conflict of interest statements.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Executive Director's salary is determined by the Board of Directors. There has been no change in recent years.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Upon 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 24E

“Vessel expense 20865. 20865. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Permits/licenses/dues 2377. 2017. 231. 129.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Business taxes 963. 963. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Program transportation 6498. 6498. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Operating supplies 8877. 6851. 1309. 717.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Event expense 328. 328. 0. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt III, Line 4

“The Museum has an extensive collection of artifacts, books, recordings and other media that are an important part of the educational and research activities.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Museum has an extensive collection of artifacts, books, recordings and other media that are an important part of the educational and research activities.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Board of Directors receives a copy of the Form 990 to review before it is submitted.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Board of Directors annually reviews conflict of interest statements.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Executive Director's salary is determined by the Board of Directors. There has been no change in recent years.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Upon request, The Whale Museum will makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Vessel expense 20865. 20865. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Permits/licenses/dues 2377. 2017. 231. 129.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Operating supplies 8877. 6851. 1309. 717.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$810,077
Liabilities
$394,704
Net assets
$415,373
Revenue
$747,837
Expenses
$802,040
Net income
-$54,203
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.82$0.29$0.53$1.07$1.46$0.39
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.22$0.26$0.96$1.31$1.31$0.00
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.26$0.30$0.96$1.09$1.10$0.01
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.29$0.32$0.96$1.42$1.04$0.38
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.08$0.49$0.59$0.95$0.92$0.03
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.95$0.39$0.57$0.96$0.89$0.07
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.88$0.39$0.49$0.96$0.88$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.39$0.42$0.75$0.80$0.05
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.87$0.40$0.47$0.70$0.74$0.03
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.92$0.42$0.50$0.73$0.69$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.42$0.47$0.68$0.65$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.46$0.42$0.62$0.59$0.04
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.49$0.45$0.03$0.63
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.52$0.47$0.06$0.67$0.64$0.03
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.50$0.47$0.03$0.72$0.73$0.01