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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$479K
-25.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$159K
+2755.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$79K
+1327.9% YoY
About Wild Orca
Based on IRS filings
Wild Orca is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in FRIDAY HARBOR, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $479K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $159K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $479,317 | $642,841 | $406,311 |
| Revenue | $249,876 | $441,443 | $389,817 |
| Expenses | $410,783 | $200,436 | $180,648 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include The UC Davis Foundation ($145,000), Orca Network ($13,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orca Network Freeland, WA | To support the San Juan Island Naturalist Program of which Wild Orca is a partner. | $13,500 |
| The UC Davis Foundation Davis, CA | To facilitate the continuation of Wild Orca's Conservation Research work that will be transitioned fully to SeaDoc Society, a program of the UC Davis Foundation. | $145,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hays | President | 20 | — |
| Anna Gullickson | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Michael Sharadin | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wild Orca?
Wild Orca is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in FRIDAY HARBOR, WA. It holds $479K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Wild Orca?
As of 2025, Wild Orca holds $479K in total assets with $250K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $159K in 2025.
Where does Wild Orca operate?
Wild Orca has awarded grants in California, Washington.
What size grants does Wild Orca award?
In 2025, Wild Orca awarded 2 grants totaling $159K — an average of about $79K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wild Orca's EIN?
Wild Orca's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4936308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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