Pacific Whale Foundation
Protect the ocean through science and advocacy and inspire environmental stewardship, remaining steadfastly dedicated to saving the world's whales and dolphins from extinction through research, education,
Pacific Whale Foundation at a glance
In short: Pacific Whale Foundation gave $300K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $75,000
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $6,368,345
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pacific Whale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lahaina Community Land Trust ($100K). Together the top 4 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lahaina Community Land Trust Lahaina, HI | Wildfire Relief | $100,000 |
| Treecovery Inc Wailuku, HI | Wildfire Relief | $75,000 |
| Lahaina Restoration Foundation Lahaina, HI | Wildfire Relief | $75,000 |
| Grants Central Station Kihei, HI | Wildfire Relief | $50,000 |
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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 | $6,368,345 | $2,488,088 | $3,960,666 | $300,000 | 4 | $780,177 |
| 2023 | $8,972,457 | $4,768,863 | $4,242,172 | — | — | $1,307,899 |
| 2022 | $9,823,641 | $3,245,548 | $3,164,704 | — | — | $1,013,725 |
| 2021 | $5,445,916 | $4,199,951 | $2,208,700 | — | — | $2,183,952 |
| 2020 | $2,113,262 | $2,222,875 | $2,124,770 | — | — | $248,768 |
About Pacific Whale Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Whale Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wailuku, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $780K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pacific Whale Foundation is led by Mary Kate Rosack, Chairperson since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Kate Rosack
Chairperson
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wood
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne White
Director
Chairperson → Chairperson & Director, 2021
Chairperson & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emilia Springett
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mikiala Lidstone
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadia Campbell
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean-Sebastien Masson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Wrigglesworth
Past Ex.dire
Executive Di → Past Ex.dire, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Chynoweth
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tahreem Kampton
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Vogt
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Randazzo
Accounting D
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dayna Garland
Executive Di
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Robert Gundred (2020–2022) — Chief Finance O
- Former: Scott Armanini (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Courtney Hathaway (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Childs (2020–2021) — Vice Secretary
- Former: Liz Petterson (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Whale Foundation
How much does Pacific Whale Foundation give each year?
Pacific Whale Foundation gave $300K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Pacific Whale Foundation's typical grant size?
Pacific Whale Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $75,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pacific Whale Foundation give grants?
Pacific Whale Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lahaina, HI (2 grants).
Does Pacific Whale Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Pacific Whale Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Wildfire Relief" (4 grants).
How large is Pacific Whale Foundation?
Pacific Whale Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Pacific Whale Foundation?
Pacific Whale Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Wailuku, HI. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Pacific Whale Foundation's EIN?
Pacific Whale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0207417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
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