Liabilities / Assets
65th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 91-1113375
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
65th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
67th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
18th percentile
Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
80th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 10.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
9th percentile
Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
5th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$1,434,462
Down $228,159 (-14%) from 2018
Net Assets
Down$1,149,845
Down $247,425 (-18%) from 2018
Liabilities
Up$284,617
Up $19,266 (+7.3%) from 2018
Revenue
Down$1,323,565
Down $1,323,469 (-50%) from 2018
Expenses
Down$1,488,314
Down $960,196 (-39%) from 2018
Net Income
Down-$164,749
Down $363,273 (-183%) from 2018
Our mission is to conduct scientific research and education in the fields of mammal biology, animal behavior and pollution ecology to promote environmental protection by providing our findings to the public, managers and other scientists. Accomplishments are demonstrated through publications in scientific journals and in public and scientific presentations.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Accounts Receivable | $594,744 | $681,063 | ▲ $86,319 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $529,607 | $339,889 | ▼ $189,718 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $330,574 | $167,755 | ▼ $162,819 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $106,035 | $143,430 | ▲ $37,395 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $100,415 | $101,079 | ▲ $664 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $1,246 | $1,246 | → $0 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $1,662,621 | $1,434,462 | ▼ $228,159 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $207,328 | $233,541 | ▲ $26,213 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $46,687 | $51,076 | ▲ $4,389 |
| Deferred Revenue | $11,336 | $0 | ▼ $11,336 |
| Grants Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Escrow Account Liability | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $265,351 | $284,617 | ▲ $19,266 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $1,397,270 | $1,149,845 | ▼ $247,425 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,397,270 | $1,149,845 | ▼ $247,425 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,662,621 | $1,434,462 | ▼ $228,159 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other Land Buildings | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Land | $0 | - | $0 |
| Equipment | $143,430 | $304,675 | $0 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Baird | Biologist | FT | $116,027 | $18,790 | $134,817 |
| John Calambokidis | Director/Secr-Treasurer/Biologist | FT | $119,657 | $14,807 | $134,464 |
| Annie Douglas | Research Biologist/President | PT | $27,010 | $12,791 | $39,801 |
| Gretchen Steiger | Director/President/Biologist | - | - | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Steven Kant | Director/Vice President |
| James Cubbage | Director |
| Sherwin Cotler | Director |
| Greg Falxa | Director/Biologist |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $971,422 |
| Other Expenses | $516,892 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $424,333 | $38,333 | $0 | $462,666 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $163,011 | $71,034 | $0 | $234,045 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $150,847 | $28,089 | $0 | $178,936 |
| Fees for Services Other | $119,602 | $4,455 | $0 | $124,057 |
| Travel | $56,460 | $20,192 | $0 | $76,652 |
| Payroll Taxes | $55,079 | $10,256 | $0 | $65,335 |
| Occupancy | $0 | $50,643 | $0 | $50,643 |
| Information Technology | $0 | $48,147 | $0 | $48,147 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $0 | $43,840 | $0 | $43,840 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $25,662 | $4,778 | $0 | $30,440 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $0 | $11,022 | $0 | $11,022 |
| Other Expenses | $0 | $9,228 | $0 | $9,228 |
| Office Expenses | $0 | $6,950 | $0 | $6,950 |
| Insurance | $0 | $6,064 | $0 | $6,064 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $0 | $4,719 | $0 | $4,719 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,090,497 | $397,817 | $0 | $1,488,314 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vacation and Sick Pay Payable | $204,275 |
| Other taxes payable | $21,365 |
“Gretchen Steiger, President at the start of the year is married to John Calambokidis, Treasurer and a key employee. Annie Douglas became President and is married to Robin Baird, a key employee.”
“Members have the right to attend and vote at BOD meetings. Prospective new members may apply to the BOD for membership, admittance based on the degree to which the proposed member will be able to further the mission of the organization.”
“Directors are chosen by the membership”
“The 990 is submitted to the Finance Committee of the BOD prior to submission and all BOD are provided with a copy.”
“Conflict of interests statements are submitted by Directors and Officers and they are required to updates these with any changes annually. If a conflicts is identified, the officers are responsible to determine the level of conflict and impose restrictions to prevent their participating in deliberations and decisions related to the conflict.”
“A wage Committee reviews pay rates for all positions annually and recommends wage rates. This includes consideration of employee evaluations, responsibilities, and comparable data for compensation of similar positions. The committee makes recommendations that are then approved by the BOD.”
“Documents are available free of charge. Requests can be made by contacting staff or any director by mail or email. Financial statements are available in the 990 filing which can be requested or found online through organizations such as Urban Inst. or Guidestar.”
“This item includes subcontract to other research groups collaborating on scientific work which accounts for the primary amount of this line item”
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| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
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| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 46687 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 51076 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 594744 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 681063 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | Our mission is to conduct scientific research and education in the fields of mammal biology, animal behavior and pollution ecology to promote environmental protection by providing our findings to the public, managers and other scientists. Accomplishments are demonstrated through publications in scientific journals and in public and scientific presentations. |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt | 0 | 22439 |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | Heather Clarke |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 3609437325 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 218 1/2 W 4th Ave |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine2Txt | 0 | Waterstreet Building |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Olympia |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | WA |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 98501 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 529607 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 339889 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 71034 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 163011 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 234045 |
| IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 4719 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 4719 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 1255720 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 25664 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 516892 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 25 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 42156 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | -164749 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 971422 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 1488314 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 1323565 |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 11336 |
| IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 11022 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 11022 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Code 541700 Photo-identification of Large Whales in the Eastern North Pacific (WC-ID): Scientific research on migratory movements, distribution, stock structure, reproductive rates, abundance and behavior of large whales using photo-identification and impacts of tagging research off the eastern Pacific Ocean. Supported by NOAA and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. |
| IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 16 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 199860 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FederatedCampaignsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 43840 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 43840 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 4455 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 119602 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 124057 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form8899Filedind | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 0 | 42 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 1 | 43 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 2 | 15 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 7 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 6 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 0 | 18790 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 14807 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 12791 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 3 | 2300 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Robin Baird |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | John Calambokidis |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | Annie Douglas |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | Gretchen Steiger |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 4 | Steven Kant |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | Sherwin Cotler |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 6 | James Cubbage |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 7 | Greg Falxa |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 0 | 116027 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 119657 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 27010 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Biologist |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Director/Secr-Treasurer/Biologist |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Research Biologist/President |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Director/President/Biologist |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | Director/Vice President |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | Director/Biologist |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 1979 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/OtherAmt | 0 | 25000 |
| IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt | 0 | 1233281 |
| IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/OtherAmt | 0 | 25000 |
| IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/SecuritiesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 1323565 |
| IRS990/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt | 0 | 25 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 5 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 48147 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 48147 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 6064 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 6064 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | Code 541700 Hawaii Odontocete Research (HI-OD): Conducted scientific studies on odontocetes in Hawaiian waters to examine behavior, movement patterns, including false killer whales and beaked whales using dive and satellite tags, photo-identification techniques and visual and acoustic studies. Supported by NOAA, State of Hawaii, Office of Naval Research, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Tides Foundation, Hawaii Ocean Foundation, and Dolphin Quest. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | Code 541700 Noise Impact Research (BRS): Study of whale and dolphin behavioral response to anthropogenic noise particularly Navy mid-frequency sonar. Studies involve monitoring whale and dolphin behavior and tracking the response of animals to controlled exposure playback with scaled sounded sources and Navy sources. Information from this study is critical to understanding the impact of Navy activities and also potential strategies for reducing these impacts. Supported by the US Navy. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 0 | Code 541700 Marine Mammal Stranding Response (STRAND): Scientific research on marine mammals stranded live or dead primarily in Washington State including large whale stranding and disentanglement response along the US West Coast. Supported by NOAA and SeaDoc |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 1 | Code 541700 Right Whale Habitat Study (GOAL-NMML): Develop and deploy satellite transmitters on large whales in Alaskan waters to investigate habitat use, movements, migratory routes, and migratory destinations. Supported by National Marine Mammal Laboratory (NMFS, NOAA). |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 2 | Code 541700 Atlantic Studies (ATL-TAG): Taggingand other studies to obtain movement and habitat use information on odontocetes in the southeastern US. Funded byNAVFAC Atlantic (US Navy)through HDR Consultants and Southall Environmental Associates and Marine Biological Lab. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 3 | Code 541700 Large Cetacean Vocal Behavior (VOCAL): Study of vocal behavior and call rates of blue and fin whales to create estimates of density and abundance from acoustic detections. Funded by the US Navy and Scripps Oceanographic Institution. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 4 | Code 541700 Tag Development (TAG-DEV): Development and refinement of improved attachment systems and techniques for monitoring cetaceans in the North Pacific. Supported by NOAA and the Office of Naval Research. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 5 | Code 541700 Gray Whale Photographic Identification (ER): Scientific research to photograph, match and analyze photo-identification and biopsy data of gray whales to estimate abundances, regional fidelity and movements off Washington. Supported by the National Marine Mammal Laboratory (NMFS, NOAA). |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 6 | Code 541700 West Coast tagging efforts (WC-TAG) of large whales to examine underwater behavior including ship strike and entanglement risk. Funded by NOAA and National Science Foundation and Stanford Univ. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc | 7 | Code: 541700 Marine Mammals at West Coast Naval Ranges (SCORE): Scientific research on the distribution and behavior of marine mammals off the U.S. West Coast that included tagging large cetaceans on the SCORE range off southern California; visual and acoustic detections were compared with others sampled off the US West Coast including off the Washington coast; distribution and movements of marine mammals were examined off the US West Coast. Supported by US Navy. |
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