Nonprofit · EIN 35-2863458
WHALEFEST MONTEREY
Tax-exempt · MONTEREY, CA 93942
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990-EZ | $52,338 | $44,157 | $8,181 | $23,400 | $1,233 | $22,167 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $58,897 | $44,911 | $13,986 | $18,986 | $5,000 | $13,986 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $51,658
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $680
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,550
- Occupancy
- $10,423
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,615
- Other expenses
- $20,569
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,986
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,400
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,233
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,167
- Cash, savings and investments
- $18,910
- Gross receipts
- $53,066
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ALICE CERRITO FETTIS | Chairman | 15 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE SAYLOR | President & ED | 15 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PETROVICH | Treasurer & SEC | 15 | $0 |
| PETER ADAME | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN RYAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN ALBERT | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ALICE CERRITO FETTIS | Chairman | 15 | $0 |
| ANTOINETTE SAYLOR | President & ED | 15 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PETROVICH | Treasurer & SEC | 15 | $0 |
| PETER ADAME | Director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN RYAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN ALBERT | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 903, MONTEREY, CA 93942-0903
- In care of
- % MARY ALICE CERRITO FETTIS
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JENNIFER PETROVICH, Treasurer & SEC
- Phone
- (626) 201-8388
- Website
- WWW.WHALEFEST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Daniel B Blomberg Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 35-2863458 or by the name WHALEFEST MONTEREY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO FACILITATE AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL ABOUT MARINE SCIENCE
Program accomplishments
- ANNUAL FESTIVAL: THIS IS OUR ONLY PROGRAM. WE ESTIMATE THAT 5000 PEOPLE ATTENDED OUR 2-DAY FREE EVENT HOSTED AT THE OLD FISHERMAN'S WHARF IN MONTEREY, CA. OUR FESTIVAL INCLUDED EXHIBITORS, MUSICIANS, AND SPEAKERS.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-2863458
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,400
- Income (IRS master file)
- $53,066
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2026 | $52,338 | $44,157 | $23,400 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $58,897 | $44,911 | $18,986 | XML |
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 35-2863458).
Questions about WHALEFEST MONTEREY
- What is the EIN of WHALEFEST MONTEREY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHALEFEST MONTEREY is 35-2863458.
- Is WHALEFEST MONTEREY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to WHALEFEST MONTEREY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHALEFEST MONTEREY 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 WHALEFEST MONTEREY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WHALEFEST MONTEREY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHALEFEST MONTEREY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WHALEFEST MONTEREY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $52,338, expenses of $44,157 and total assets of $23,400 at year end.
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