To promote and support the protection of marine mammals and their habitats.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$103K
-23.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$31K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$31K
About Flipper Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Flipper Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PACIFICA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $103K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $99.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $103,438 | $134,339 |
| Revenue | $99 | $594 |
| Expenses | $31,004 | $37 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $99 | $594 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Earthtrust ($31,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthtrust Kailua, HI | Protection of whales and dolphins | $31,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Joseph White | Employee related organization compensation | 1 | — |
| Donald Joseph White | President/Board Memb non compensated | 1 | — |
| Ruth Schenkel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brian Woodward | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sue White | Vice Pres/Sect/Treas | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flipper Foundation?
Flipper Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in PACIFICA, CA. It holds $103K in total assets as of 2021.
How large is Flipper Foundation?
As of 2021, Flipper Foundation holds $103K in total assets with $99 in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $31K in 2021.
Where does Flipper Foundation operate?
Flipper Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What size grants does Flipper Foundation award?
In 2021, Flipper Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $31K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Flipper Foundation's EIN?
Flipper Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3165271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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