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CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH

EIN: 91-1334319 · FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250 · United States · FY 2023 Data
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Mission Statement

The Center for Whale Research (CWR) has been the leading organization studying the Southern Resident killer whales in their critical habitat: the Salish Sea. CWR performs health assessments to ensure the viability of the whale population, informing elected officials of their ecosystem needs, and sharing the whales’ story with the world. Our 46 years of research has created the only long-term data set about the behavior, health, and social dynamics of the Southern Resident killer whales.

Financial Overview — FY 2023
$790K
Total Revenue
$485K
Total Expenses
$2.8M
Net Assets
6
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 99.6%
Fundraising Efficiency 0.0%
Operating Reserve 70.08x
Liability-to-Asset 0.5%
Revenue Diversification 84.2%
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2023 $790K $485K $2.8M 99.6% 6
2022 $954K $456K N/A 2
2021 $2.2M $440K N/A 2
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Organization Details
EIN
91-1334319
State
WA
City
FRIDAY HARBOR
ZIP
98250
NTEE Code
U21Z
Category
Science & Technology
Rating
37★
Last Updated
Oct 2025
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