2025-11-17T20:14:41-05:00 2024-12-31 923593191 Synergy Accounting 709 N Humphreys Flagstaff AZ 86001 990 2024-01-01 860941775 Whale Foundation Inc % Rachel Unger WHAL 9287749440 PO Box 855 STE 86002 Flagstaff AZ 86002 RACHEL UNGER President 9287749440 2025-05-15 false true ANGELA BOBAY P01917849 9284404524 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Rachel Unger PO Box 855 Ste 86002 Flagstaff AZ 86002 383403 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. 10 0 3 20 0 0 137726 308329 0 56385 51214 2090 23218 196201 382761 0 0 23437 78240 6762 300 16248 112430 144499 142629 223039 53572 159722 446707 699290 397 397 446310 698893 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 171677 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT: The Whale Foundation offers free, confidential counseling services to individuals in the Grand Canyon river guiding community. In 2024, 86 individuals received 428 counseling sessions free of charge through our Behavioral Health program, totaling over $44,000 in counseling fees paid by Whale Foundation. 16500 MEDICAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH SUPPORT: The Whale Foundations Tim Whitney Wellness Initiative provides annual health insurance stipends for qualified guides and hosts an annual Health Fair with free physical health screenings. In 2024, 21 guides received a total of $16,500 in health insurance stipends. Also in 2024, 64 guides participated in screenings at the Health Fair during the Guides Training Seminar (GTS) event. 14500 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT: Since 2004, the Whale Foundation has offered annual educational scholarships to Grand Canyon river guides seeking to further their education. In 2024, the organization awarded scholarships between $500 to $3,000 each to eleven guides. 202677 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 3 true false false false false false false false false X 10 0 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true false false false X Synergy Accounting 9284404524 709 N Humphreys Flagstaff AZ 86001 X X Dave Sherman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Easy Joseph Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Georgie Pongyesva Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Heidi Brouelette Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Natalia Bergander Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Melissa Mcmaster President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ross Schafer Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Molly Wood CEO 0.00 0.00 X X X 0 0 0 Rachel Unger President 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Adam Stalvey Vice President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Morgan Louvier SecTreasurer 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 38495 269834 65040 308329 51214 51214 38495 0 23860 642 23218 23218 382761 74432 0 0 65000 65000 1098 1098 3977 3977 8165 8165 1222 611 611 300 300 1540 1540 6033 6033 5589 5589 5197 5197 6881 6881 6722 4567 2155 1414 1414 1880 1880 88741 88741 2696 1348 1348 Facilitation 3314 1657 1657 Licenses & Fees 2434 2434 Calendars and Merchandise 6631 6631 Supplies 4205 2240 1965 223039 202677 4114 16248 88391 245395 65040 95 95 95 358221 388041 719 446707 699290 397 397 397 397 X 446310 698893 446310 698893 446707 699290 X 159722 29820 -1999 65040 X true X false true false X 202460 105806 122307 103627 308329 842529 202460 105806 122307 103627 308329 842529 0 0 0 0 0 0 842529 32090 41040 5692 2638 2832 84292 32090 41040 5692 2638 2832 84292 234550 146846 127999 106265 311161 926821 0.90910 0.84130 0.09000 0.16000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 95 95 95 Payroll Liabilities 397 397 WingDing 23744 23744 Sponsorships 14750 14750 38494 38494 38494 X 46 65040 FMV false false false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 After the Form 990 is drafted and reviewed by the organizations outside accountant, then reviewed by the Executive Director (responsible for the bookkeeping) in detail along with the detailed workpapers. 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. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Inventory valued as appraised art 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.