The Whale Sanctuary Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
36
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Whale Sanctuary Project?
The Whale Sanctuary Project is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Manitou Fund ($905K), Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs ($885K), The William H Donner Foundation Inc ($65K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to The Whale Sanctuary Project between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Fund | $905,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs | $885,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The William H Donner Foundation Inc | $65,094 | 3 | 2022 |
| Winley Foundation | $60,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | $56,831 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Picchi Family Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Summerlee Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Robert & Dorothy Leese Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Pegasus Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Bill and Kathy Cohen Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Nature Defense Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Advisors Charitable Gift Fund | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| All About Animals Inc | $3,400 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Creag Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 | $2,055 | 1 | 2025 |
| Jennifer and James Wood Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Gorlitz Foundation Ltd | $1,000 | 2 | 2023 |
| Nancy Glickenhaus Foundation | $600 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ossen Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | $25 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2025) to $820K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $65K.
What grants has The Whale Sanctuary Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Picchi Family Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Summerlee Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Winley Foundation | FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANIMALS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Brinker Family Foundation Inc XXXXXX3001 | ENVIRONMENTAL | $2,055 |
| 2025 | All About Animals Inc | Operations | $1,700 |
| 2025 | Nancy Glickenhaus Foundation | TO ACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $600 |
| 2025 | Ossen Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $500 |
| 2024 | Manitou Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Winley Foundation | FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANIMALS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | All About Animals Inc | Operations | $1,700 |
| 2024 | Jennifer and James Wood Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Manitou Fund | EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Manitou Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Winley Foundation | FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANIMALS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Jennifer and James Wood Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Gorlitz Foundation Ltd | TRANSFORM THE WAY PEOPLE RELATE TO WHALES AND DOLPHINS BY BRINGING AN END TO THEIR EXPLOITATION AND BY CREATING SEASIDE SANCTUARIES, ASSISTING WITH INTERNATIONAL MARINE MAMMAL RESCUES, AND ADVANCING WHALE AND DOLPHIN SCIENCE. | $500 |
| 2023 | Gorlitz Foundation Ltd | TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND SUPPORT MEANINGFUL ACTIONS WHICH WILL DELIVER A TANGIBLE, MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE TO HELP SAVE ANIMALS AND RESTORE THE PLANET. | $500 |
| 2022 | Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Manitou Fund | LAND ACQUISITION | $180,000 |
| 2022 | Animal Welfare Institute | ANIMAL CONSERVATION | $56,831 |
| 2022 | The William H Donner Foundation Inc | General Support | $47,000 |
| 2022 | Winley Foundation | FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANIMALS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The William H Donner Foundation Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Robert & Dorothy Leese Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The William H Donner Foundation Inc | General Support | $8,094 |
| 2022 | Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 | MATCHING GIFT TO CIVIC AGENCY | $25 |
| 2021 | Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $685,000 |
| 2021 | Manitou Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2021 | The Pegasus Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 36 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Whale Sanctuary Project?
The Whale Sanctuary Project is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Manitou Fund ($905K), Wendy P McCaw Foundation the Goldman Sachs ($885K), The William H Donner Foundation Inc ($65K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to The Whale Sanctuary Project between 2020–2025.
Who is The Whale Sanctuary Project's largest funder?
Manitou Fund is the largest recorded funder of The Whale Sanctuary Project, with $905K across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Whale Sanctuary Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to The Whale Sanctuary Project across 36 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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