ACK RATS INC D/B/A ACK FOR WHALES

EIN: 851958146 501(c)(3) Environment

NANTUCKET, MA

Total Revenue
$228,642
Total Expenses
$150,113
Total Assets
$147,506
Net Assets
$147,506
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
VALLORIE OLIVER
Phone
5082218171
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ACK RATS INC D/B/A ACK FOR WHALES, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $229K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 117% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $79K, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

ACK RESIDENTS AGAINST TURBINES IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO ACTIVELY PROTECT THE WATERS OFF NANTUCKET, AND THE ABUNDANT AND UNIQUE MARINE LIFE THAT LIVES WITHIN AND ABOVE, FROM THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS THAT WILL BE INCURRED BY INDUSTRIAL TURBINE INSTALLATIONS. OUR PRIMARY CONCERN IS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE."

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $67,564

LEGAL: PETITION TO THE US APPELATE COURT AND SUBSEQUENT APPEALS TO THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DECISION ALLOWING FEDERAL AGENCIES TO DISREGARD THE ENDANGERED SPECIES...

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LEGAL: PETITION TO THE US APPELATE COURT AND SUBSEQUENT APPEALS TO THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONNECTION WITH THE DECISION ALLOWING FEDERAL AGENCIES TO DISREGARD THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT IN THEIR RUSH TO APPROVE OFFSHORE WIND (OSW) DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $57,553

EVENTS & EDUCATION: PRODUCE DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL MATERIALS & EVENTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF OSW DEVELOPMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $17,139

LOBBYING: PRODUCE DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL MATERIALS ENCOURAGING THE COMMUNITY TO VOTE FOR TWO ARTICLES AT THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ASKING NANTUCKET SELECT BOARD TO (1) STEP AWAY FROM THEIR AGREEMENT WITH...

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LOBBYING: PRODUCE DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL MATERIALS ENCOURAGING THE COMMUNITY TO VOTE FOR TWO ARTICLES AT THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ASKING NANTUCKET SELECT BOARD TO (1) STEP AWAY FROM THEIR AGREEMENT WITH A WIND DEVELOPER; AND (2) TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN FUTURE DISCUSSIONS WITH OSW DEVELOPERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $228,642
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $228,642

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $2,714
Program Expenses $142,256
Other Expenses $150,113
TOTAL EXPENSES $150,113

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $228,642 $105,387 +1.2%
Expenses $150,113 $50,238 +2.0%
Net Income $78,529 $55,149 +0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VALLORIE OLIVER DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA BONNET DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN MAYO DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY DISIBIO DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA BIRDGES DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $228,642 $150,113 $147,506 $78,529
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