2024-11-12T10:47:16-05:00 2023-12-31 923593191 Synergy Accounting 709 N Humphreys Flagstaff AZ 86001 990 2023-01-01 860941775 Whale Foundation Inc WHAL PO Box 855 STE 86002 Flagstaff AZ 86002 Melissa Mcmaster President 9287749440 2024-01-27 false true Angela Bobay P01917849 9284404524 2024-11-12 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X Melissa Mcmaster 202557 false X whalefoundation.org X 1996 AZ The Whale Foundation was created in honor of Curtis Whale Hansen to provide confidential access to mental and physical health care professionals and a network of support services designed to restore, promote, and celebrate the well-being of the Grand Canyon river guides. 11 0 0 25 0 0 123307 137726 16641 0 5692 56385 267 2090 145907 196201 19250 0 0 36304 23437 3879 6762 12398 100973 112430 160406 142629 -14499 53572 487786 533399 8356 397 479430 533002 X The Whale Foundation was created in honor of Curtis Whale Hansen to provide confidential access to mental and physical health care professionals and a network of support services designed to restore, promote, and celebrate the well-being of the Grand Canyon river guides. false false 130231 202557 The Whale Foundation was created in honor of Curtis Whale Hansen to provide confidential access to mental and physical health care professionals and a network of support services designed to restore, promote, and celebrate the well-being of the Grand Canyon river guiding community. The organization celebrated its 27th year in 2023. Services provided include a confidential 24/7 helpline, mental health referrals and counseling, medical/physical health care screening and annual health fair, assistance with medical lab fees and medical insurance premiums, educational scholarships, financial assistance, career mentorship and several annual community events. The organization benefits from the services of at least 25 volunteers, including all board members; the value of these services is not reflected in the financial statements. 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It is then sent to the entire Board of Directors for their review before being finalized and e-filed. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The organization has a written Conflict of Interest policy. It is reviewed and signed annually by members of the Board, as well as new board members if installed mid-year. Any potential conflicts of interested are documented. If board members have a conflict, they are excused from voting on any related matter. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b The compensation of the organizations sole employee, the Executive Director, is reviewed and voted upon annually by the Board of Directors at the time of the annual budget approval, along with comparisons to compensation levels at organizations of a similar size. Board members serve without compensation, as volunteers. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organizations governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. Part III response or note to any other line in Part III PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS - MEDICAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH SUPPORT: The Whale Foundation offers an annual health fair with physical health screenings, in addition to health insurance stipends for individuals. The annual Health Fair is held each year at the Guide Training Seminar in Marble Canyon and is free to the guiding community, open to all who attend the GTS. Grand Canyon River Guides hosts the GTS the last weekend of March, and a full cadre of health professionals participate in a number of health screenings. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS - EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT: Since 2004, the Whale Foundation has offered annual educational scholarships, named in honor of iconic river guide Kenton Grua, to Grand Canyon river guides seeking to further their education outside of the field of guiding, whether for a degree, certification or course. In 2023, the organization awarded scholarships of between $1,000 to $2,000 each to eight guides, totaling $12,500. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS - OUTREACH/OTHER PROGRAMS: The organization continued to maintain its website and improve the information available to its constituents. The organization continued its JEDI work, holding another Point Positive workshop for the guiding community in March 2023. Part VII response or note to any other line in Part VII PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS - MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT: The Whale Foundation offers free, confidential counseling services to individuals in the Grand Canyon river guiding community to address some of the challenges and uncertainties facing many river guides. In recent years, our clients have seen professional counselors for help with: family/interpersonal issues, substance abuse concerns, anxiety and depression, grief or loss, on river and work related issues and transition issues.