The Whale Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$359K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds The Whale Museum?
The Whale Museum is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($299K), Hutton Family Foundation ($38K), Victor B Scheffer Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $359K in grants to The Whale Museum between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $298,918 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Hutton Family Foundation | $37,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Victor B Scheffer Foundation | $10,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| San Juan Island Community Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Glaser Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Enersen Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Helen S and John J Mcketta Jrcharitable Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Train Foundation | $300 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| G a Fowler Family Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
| Three Opinions Foundation Inc | $20 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Whale Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | ASSESSING REGULATIONS FOR KILLER WHALE PROTECTION | $25,529 |
| 2024 | Hutton Family Foundation | SEE STATEMENT A | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Victor B Scheffer Foundation | Education about whales | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Enersen Foundation | STEWARDSHIP OF WHALES IN THE WILD | $1,000 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | KILLER WHALE MONITORING | $132,841 |
| 2023 | Hutton Family Foundation | SEE STATEMENT A | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Victor B Scheffer Foundation | Education about whales | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Enersen Foundation | STEWARDSHIP OF WHALES IN THE WILD | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Three Opinions Foundation Inc | DEVOTED TO WHALE RESEARCH AND ACTIVISM | $20 |
| 2022 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | INCREASING BOATER AWARENESS | $46,798 |
| 2022 | Hutton Family Foundation | SEE STATEMENT A | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Victor B Scheffer Foundation | Education about whales | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Helen S and John J Mcketta Jrcharitable Foundation | scientific - natural history | $1,500 |
| 2022 | The Train Foundation | GENERAL | $100 |
| 2021 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $46,599 |
| 2021 | Hutton Family Foundation | SEE STATEMENT A | $7,500 |
| 2021 | San Juan Island Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Glaser Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Victor B Scheffer Foundation | Education about whales | $2,000 |
| 2021 | G a Fowler Family Foundation | PROMOTING EDUCATION | $250 |
| 2021 | The Train Foundation | GENERAL | $100 |
| 2020 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | VARIOUS CONSERVATION | $47,151 |
| 2020 | Hutton Family Foundation | SEE STATEMENT A | $7,500 |
| 2020 | Victor B Scheffer Foundation | EDUCATION OF PUBLIC | $1,500 |
| 2020 | The Train Foundation | GENERAL | $100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Whale Museum?
The Whale Museum is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($299K), Hutton Family Foundation ($38K), Victor B Scheffer Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $359K in grants to The Whale Museum between 2020–2024.
Who is The Whale Museum's largest funder?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Whale Museum, with $299K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Whale Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $359K in grants to The Whale Museum across 25 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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