Orca Network
Public education about whales of the pacific northwest: their habitat, health, and safety needs. Data gathering and reporting to scientific researchers.
Orca Network at a glance
In short: Orca Network gave $180K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $180K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $180,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $180,000
- Total assets
- $1,441,990
- +27.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Orca Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beam Reach SPC ($180K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Orca Network gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2022) to $249K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beam Reach SPC Seattle, WA | Orcasound MOA | $180,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,441,990 | $1,230,187 | $912,415 | $180,000 | 1 | $35,527 |
| 2023 | $1,130,908 | $850,760 | $774,778 | $180,000 | 1 | $16,907 |
| 2022 | $1,045,583 | $1,011,998 | $665,209 | $180,000 | 1 | $1,293 |
| 2021 | $687,125 | $707,300 | $568,412 | $184,725 | 1 | $281 |
| 2020 | $546,677 | $647,361 | $591,956 | $248,649 | 1 | $373 |
| 2018 | $242,848 | $386,923 | $329,355 | — | — | $96 |
About Orca Network
Based on IRS filings
Orca Network is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Freeland, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $180K. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orca Network is led by Howard Garrett, President on every filing since 2018; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard Garrett
President
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Fred Lundahl
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Jill Hein
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Deborah Stewart
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donna George
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Richard Gammon
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Susan Berta
Executive Di
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$54K (2018) → $69K (2024)
Robert Gentz
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Valerie Yates
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dave Anderson (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Sandra Dubpernell (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Christy Korrow (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Lovvorn (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Sandra Dupbernell (2018) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $69K, to Susan Berta (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Orca Network
How much does Orca Network give each year?
Orca Network gave $180K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $180K across 1 grant.
How large is Orca Network?
Orca Network reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Orca Network?
Orca Network is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Freeland, WA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Orca Network operate?
Orca Network has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Orca Network's EIN?
Orca Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2168027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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