Nonprofit · EIN 02-0749188
WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC
Tax-exempt · PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,333,471 | $1,613,746 | -$280,275 | $648,919 | $346,543 | $302,376 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,279,266 | $1,243,183 | $36,083 | $973,711 | $391,146 | $582,565 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,052,105 | $1,032,797 | $19,308 | $747,948 | $203,100 | $544,848 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,427,231
- of which government grants
- $367,342
- Program service revenue
- $45,569
- Investment income
- $17,787
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$170,458
- Other revenue
- -$157,116
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $764,227
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $938,270
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,643
- Accounting fees
- $16,950
- Occupancy
- $88,170
- Travel
- $31,192
- Depreciation
- $16,101
- Program services (functional)
- $1,380,912
- Management and general (functional)
- $90,960
- Fundraising (functional)
- $141,874
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $973,711
- Total assets, end of year
- $648,919
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $346,543
- Net assets, end of year
- $302,376
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $96,341
- Publicly traded securities
- $100,269
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $142,268
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $160,108
- Gross receipts
- $1,637,322
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 59
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BUTLER-STROUD | BOARD CHAIR/ Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $102,152 | $19,505 |
| REGINA ASMUTIS-SILVIA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $86,030 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS VICK | BOARD VICE P Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $41,588 | $7,150 |
| SIAN DAVIES-HAMILTON | BOARD DIRECT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $39,301 | $6,398 |
| JANE BRYAN | BOARD TREASU Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD LOPES | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA DELOATCH | BOARD CLERK/ Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BUTLER-STROUD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $99,848 | $18,138 |
| REGINA ASMUTIS-SILVA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $84,132 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS VICK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $40,650 | $6,417 |
| SIAN DAVIES-HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $35,924 | $5,475 |
| CALLY MOORE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL BREIMAN | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA DELOATCH | ASSIST CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS BUTLER-STROUD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $90,675 | $16,216 |
| REGINA ASMUTIS-SILVA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $76,462 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS VICK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $36,262 | $5,675 |
| SIAN DAVIES-HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $29,009 | $4,222 |
| CALLY MOORE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GIL BREIMAN | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA DELOATCH | ASSIST CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 225 WATER STREET, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360-4060
- In care of
- % CHRIS BUTLER-STROUD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- REGINA ASMUTIS-SILVIA, 225 WATER STREET A-145, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
- Signed the 990
- REGINA ASMUTIS-SILVIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (508) 746-2522
- Website
- HTTP://US.WHALES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SANDERS WALSH & EATON CPAS LLC
Mission
TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, RESCUE, AND REHABILITATE AQUATIC MAMMALS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH VARIOUS FUNCTIONS SUCH AS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, PUBLIC EDUCATION, INFORMATION PUBLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- WDC'S MARINE ANIMAL RESCUE AND RESPONSE PROGRAM AREA INCLUDES MORE THAN 200 MILES OF MASSACHUSETTS COASTLINE WHERE WE RESPOND TO STRANDED MARINE MAMMALS FOR THE PURPOSES OF ANIMAL WELFARE, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC HEALTH. WDC'S EDUCATION PROGRAM EDUCATES STUDENTS ABOUT THE ROLE OF MARINE MAMMALS IN THE HEALTH OF THE ECOSYSTEM AND COASTAL RESILIENCE. WDC'S PROGRAM TO REDUCE MARINE MAMMAL BYCATCH INCLUDES A COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS AND FISHERMEN TO TRIAL INNOVATIVE FISHING GEAR TO REDUCE ENTANGLEMENT RISK TO ENDANGERED WHALES. IN ADDITION, WDC ADVOCATES FOR LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL POLICIES THAT ENHANCE OCEAN CONSERVATION AND THE PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS.Expenses $1,380,912 · revenue $71,823
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0749188
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $648,919
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,637,322
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,333,471 | $1,613,746 | $648,919 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,279,266 | $1,243,183 | $973,711 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,052,105 | $1,032,797 | $747,948 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $999,717 | $1,049,033 | $690,768 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0749188).
Questions about WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC
- What is the EIN of WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC is 02-0749188.
- Is WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names REGINA ASMUTIS-SILVIA.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,333,471, expenses of $1,613,746 and total assets of $648,919 at year end.
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