Human Services
Whale Foundation
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
Total revenue
$383K
Total expenses
$223K
Net assets
$699K
Grants received
$213K
18 grants
EIN
860941775
Tax year
2024
Mission
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.
Programs
2 programs
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.
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.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
11 listed
Dave Sherman
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Easy Joseph
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Georgie Pongyesva
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Heidi Brouelette
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Natalia Bergander
Director
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1 hrs/wk
Melissa Mcmaster
President
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1 hrs/wk
Ross Schafer
Member
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1 hrs/wk
Molly Wood
CEO
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0Rachel Unger
President
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2 hrs/wk
Adam Stalvey
Vice President
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1 hrs/wk
Morgan Louvier
SecTreasurer
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2 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$213K from 9 funders · 18 grants · 2017–2024
$123K · 4 grants · 2019–2023
$43K · 4 grants · 2020–2024
$17K · 3 grants · 2017–2019
$11K · 1 grant · 2023
$6K · 1 grant · 2021
$5K · 1 grant · 2022
$5K · 1 grant · 2020
$2K · 1 grant · 2023