Alaska Whale Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$603K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
15
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Alaska Whale Foundation?
Alaska Whale Foundation is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by National Geographic Society ($530K), Hale Family Foundation Inc ($30K), The New York Community Trust ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $603K in grants to Alaska Whale Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Society | $529,663 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Hale Family Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The New York Community Trust | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Paul B and Mildred Seydel | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Turner Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Whale Trust | $6,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Cowles Charitable Trust | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $355K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $355K.
What grants has Alaska Whale Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Geographic Society | Ocean Conservation | $349,663 |
| 2025 | Hale Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | National Geographic Society | Ocean Conservation | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The New York Community Trust | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Hale Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Cowles Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Hale Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Hale Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Hale Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2020 | National Geographic Society | Research Grant | $80,000 |
| 2020 | Paul B and Mildred Seydel | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Turner Foundation Inc | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Hale Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2019 | Hale Family Foundation Inc | General Purposes | $6,000 |
| 2019 | Whale Trust | RESEARCH | $6,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Alaska Whale Foundation?
Alaska Whale Foundation is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by National Geographic Society ($530K), Hale Family Foundation Inc ($30K), The New York Community Trust ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $603K in grants to Alaska Whale Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Alaska Whale Foundation's largest funder?
National Geographic Society is the largest recorded funder of Alaska Whale Foundation, with $530K across 3 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Alaska Whale Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $603K in grants to Alaska Whale Foundation across 15 grants from 7 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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