Nonprofit · EIN 91-1113375
CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE
Tax-exempt · OLYMPIA, WA 98501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,933,245 | $1,937,973 | -$4,728 | $1,229,825 | $376,979 | $852,846 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,672,742 | $1,858,095 | -$185,353 | $1,159,570 | $295,507 | $864,063 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $1,730,911 | $1,734,260 | -$3,349 | $1,350,426 | $301,506 | $1,048,920 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,773,788
- of which government grants
- $1,647,619
- Program service revenue
- $135,162
- Investment income
- $1
- Net income from fundraising events
- $24,294
- Other revenue
- $24,294
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $316,974
- Other salaries and wages
- $716,489
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,299,563
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $318
- Accounting fees
- $14,357
- Occupancy
- $47,234
- Travel
- $113,795
- Depreciation
- $9,516
- Program services (functional)
- $1,461,622
- Management and general (functional)
- $461,484
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,867
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,159,570
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,229,825
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $376,979
- Net assets, end of year
- $852,846
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $70,270
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $830,967
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $21,879
- Gross unrelated business income
- $24,295
- Gross receipts
- $1,933,245
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Baird | Biologist Highest-paid employee | 35.68 | $147,887 | $19,598 |
| John Calambokidis | Director/Secr-Treasurer/Biologist Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 36.74 | $144,880 | $5,318 |
| Annie Douglas | Research Biologist/President Trustee or director, Officer | 10.89 | $24,654 | $13,237 |
| Steven Kant | Director/Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherwin Cotler | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Evenson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Erickson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cherish Morrison | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabet McMannus | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Baird | Biologist Highest-paid employee | 38.62 | $143,179 | $18,678 |
| John Calambokidis | Director/Secr-Treasurer/Biologist Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40.35 | $145,637 | $8,078 |
| Annie Douglas | Research Biologist/President Trustee or director, Officer | 9.67 | $21,206 | $12,380 |
| Steven Kant | Director/Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherwin Cotler | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Evenson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Erickson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cherish Morrison | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabet McMannus | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Baird | Biologist Highest-paid employee | 43.5 | $133,851 | $18,110 |
| John Calambokidis | Director/Secr-Treasurer/Biologist Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 43.3 | $132,700 | $9,593 |
| Annie Douglas | Research Biologist/President Trustee or director, Officer | 13.1 | $24,952 | $11,664 |
| Steven Kant | Director/Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherwin Cotler | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Evenson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Erickson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cherish Morrison | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabet McMannus | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 218 4TH AVE W # 12, OLYMPIA, WA 98501-1004
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John Calambokidis, 218 1/2 W 4th Ave, Olympia, WA 98501
- Signed the 990
- John Calambokidis, Treasurer
- Phone
- (360) 943-7325
- Website
- www.cascadiaresearch.org
Mission
Our mission is to conduct scientific research and education in the fields of mammal biology, animal behavior and pollution ecology to promote environmental protection by providing our findings to the public, managers and other scientists. Accomplishments are demonstrated through publications in scientific journals and in public and scientific presentations.
Program accomplishments
- Code 541700 Hawaii Odontocete Research (HI-OD): Conducted scientific studies on odontocetes in Hawaiian waters to examine behavior, movement patterns, including false killer whales and beaked whales using dive and satellite tags, photo-identification techniques and visual and acoustic studies. Supported by NOAA, State of Hawaii, Office of Naval Research, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Hawaii Ocean Foundation, and Dolphin Quest.Expenses $537,906 · revenue $701,466
- Code 541700 Photo-identification of Large Whales in the Eastern North Pacific (WC-ID): Scientific research on migratory movements, distribution, stock structure, reproductive rates, abundance and behavior of large whales using photo-identification and impacts of tagging research off the eastern Pacific Ocean. Supported by NOAA, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and California Ocean Protection Council.Expenses $356,728 · revenue $446,635
- Code 541700 Marine Mammal Stranding Response (STRAND): Scientific research on marine mammals stranded live or dead primarily in Washington State including large whale stranding and disentanglement response along the US West Coast. Supported by NOAA and SeaDoc.Expenses $130,745 · revenue $164,607
- Code 541700 Noise Impact Research (BRS): Study of whale and dolphin behavioral response to anthropogenic noise particularly Navy mid-frequency sonar. Studies involve monitoring whale and dolphin behavior and tracking the response of animals to controlled exposure playback with scaled sounded sources and Navy sources. Information from this study is critical to understanding the impact of Navy activities and also potential strategies for reducing these impacts. Supported by the US Navy.Expenses $223,429 · revenue $327,142
- Code 541700 Gray Whale Photographic Identification (ER): Scientific research to photograph, match and analyze photo-identification and biopsy data of gray whales to estimate abundances, regional fidelity and movements off Washington. Supported by NOAA.Expenses $123,930 · revenue $149,640
- Code 541700 West Coast tagging efforts (WC-TAG) of large whales to examine underwater behavior including ship strike and entanglement risk. Funded by Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Stanford Univ.Expenses $74,395 · revenue $100,673
- Code 541700 Education and other: Education activities and other consultingExpenses $14,489 · revenue $21,287
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1113375
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,229,825
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,933,245
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,933,245 | $1,937,973 | $1,229,825 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,672,742 | $1,858,095 | $1,159,570 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,730,911 | $1,734,260 | $1,350,426 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 91-1113375).
Questions about CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE
- What is the EIN of CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE is 91-1113375.
- Is CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE 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 CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names John Calambokidis.
- Who are the officers and directors of CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $147,887 (Robin Baird, Biologist).
- How much revenue does CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,933,245, expenses of $1,937,973 and total assets of $1,229,825 at year end.
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