Nonprofit · EIN 99-0310715
DOLPHIN INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · HILO, HI 96720
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $19,570 | $53,575 | -$34,005 | $77,563 | $9,987 | $67,576 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $58,987 | $74,502 | -$15,515 | $126,581 | $25,000 | $101,581 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,971
- Investment income
- $2,524
- Other revenue
- $75
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,100
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $17,000
- Other expenses
- $15,475
- Program services (functional)
- $53,246
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $126,581
- Total assets, end of year
- $77,563
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,987
- Net assets, end of year
- $67,576
- Cash, savings and investments
- $68,923
- Gross receipts
- $19,570
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ADAM A PACK | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| ELIA HERMAN MS | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH HERMAN PHD | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ADAM A PACK | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| ELIA HERMAN MS | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH HERMAN PHD | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1178 N KUMUWAINA PL, HILO, HI 96720-2794
- In care of
- % ADAM PACK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1178 N KUMUWAINA PLACE, HILO HI 96720
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- DR ADAM A PACK, 1178 N KUMUWAINA PLACE, HILO HI 96720
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DR ADAM A PACK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (808) 375-7892
- Return prepared by
- MY PERSONAL CPA & FINANCIAL PLANNER LLC
Mission
HAWAII BASED NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE STUDY AND PRESERVATION OF DOLPHINS AND WHALES, AND TO THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE WHOSE ATTITUDES AND ACTIVITIES AFFECT THE SURVIVAL AND WELL-BEING OF THESE ANIMALS.
Program accomplishments
- RESEARCH ON LIFE HISTORIES AND LONG-TERM ASSOCIATIONS OF HUMPBACK WHALES AND OTHER CETACEAN SPECIES IN SOUTHEAST ALASKAN WATERS. RESEARCH ON SONG, BODY SIZE AND HORMONE LEVELS IN INDIVIDUAL MALE HUMPBACK WHALE SINGERS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY (HIHWNMS) AND UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS. RESEARCH ON DIURNAL VARIATIONS IN HABITAT USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH VOCAL PRODUCTION IN HUMPBACK WHALE MALE-FEMALE PAIRS AND OTHER SOCIAL GROUPS USING ACOUSTIC-RECORDING SUCTION CUP TAGS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HIHWNMS. RESEARCH ON THE DIURNAL AND SEASONAL USE OF SPECIFIC HABITATS OF HAWAIIAN SPINNER DOLPHINS FOUND OFF OF HILO, HAWAII IN COLLABORATION WITH OCEAN-WIDE SCIENCE INSTITUTE RESEARCH ON WILD ATLANTIC SPOTTED AND BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS IN THE BAHAMAS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WILD DOLPHIN PROJECT. SUPPORT FOR THE LOUIS M. HERMAN RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP TO ADVANCE THE WORK OF GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH ON DOLPHINS AND WHALES. MIGRATION OF TDIS ARCHIVAL CATALOG OF HUMPBACK WHALE TAIL FLUKE IMAGES TO AN AUTOMATED MATCHING PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATION DATABASE.Expenses $53,246
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-0310715
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $77,563
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,570
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $19,570 | $53,575 | $77,563 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $58,987 | $74,502 | $126,581 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: DR ADAM A PACK | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: ADAM A PACK | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: ADAM A PACK | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 99-0310715).
Questions about DOLPHIN INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of DOLPHIN INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOLPHIN INSTITUTE is 99-0310715.
- Is DOLPHIN INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to DOLPHIN INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DOLPHIN INSTITUTE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of DOLPHIN INSTITUTE 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 DOLPHIN INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DOLPHIN INSTITUTE?
- The 990-N for 2022 names DR ADAM A PACK.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOLPHIN INSTITUTE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DOLPHIN INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $19,570, expenses of $53,575 and total assets of $77,563 at year end.
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