Center for Whale Research
Friday Harbor, WA ·EIN 91-1334319 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Center for Whale Research?
Center for Whale Research is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark ($1.0M), Paul M Anderson Foundation ($55K), Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Center for Whale Research between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark | $1,000,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Paul M Anderson Foundation | $55,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $46,890 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Brt Charitable Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Odyssey Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Laird Norton Family Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Patagoniaorg | $19,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Andah Foundation | $10,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Hillsdale Fund | $10,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Www Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Independent Charitable Gift Fund | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Network for Good | $6,855 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rock the Ocean Foundation | $6,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The John C Kish Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Rouse Family Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The GreerSolien Fund | $2,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Joanne E Masin Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Brown Dog Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Brightside Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Brownstein Family Foundation | $750 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Sempra Foundation | $500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $450 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $400 | 3 | 2022–2023 |
| Edwards Mother Earth Foundation | $400 | 1 | 2020 |
Showing top 25 of 30 funders by total given.
What grants has Center for Whale Research received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark | ORCA SURVEY, OUTREACH, CONSERVATION | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Brt Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $17,239 |
| 2024 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ELWHA RIVER RESTORATION WORK | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Paul M Anderson Foundation | GREATEST NEED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ELWHA RIVER RESTORATION WORK | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Independent Charitable Gift Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Rock the Ocean Foundation | OCEAN CONSERVATION RESEARCH EFFORTS | $6,500 |
| 2024 | The John C Kish Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Andah Foundation | TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Sempra Foundation | SCIENCE | $120 |
| 2023 | Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark | ORCA SURVEY/OUTREACH | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $16,429 |
| 2023 | Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Paul M Anderson Foundation | GREATEST NEED | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Hillsdale Fund | TO ASSIST THE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Andah Foundation | TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Brownstein Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2023 | Brown Dog Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | Baird Foundation Inc | ENVIRONMENT | $450 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $200 |
| 2023 | Sempra Foundation | SCIENCE | $155 |
| 2023 | Mckesson Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $120 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $50 |
| 2022 | Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark | ORCA SURVEY & OUTREACH | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $13,222 |
| 2022 | Paul M Anderson Foundation | GREATEST NEED | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Hillsdale Fund | TO ASSIST THE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TO CARRY OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 62 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Center for Whale Research?
Center for Whale Research is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark ($1.0M), Paul M Anderson Foundation ($55K), Robert E and Adele M Boydston Foundation ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Center for Whale Research between 2020–2024.
Who is Center for Whale Research's largest funder?
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark is the largest recorded funder of Center for Whale Research, with $1.0M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Center for Whale Research received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Center for Whale Research across 62 grants from 30 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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