CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE

EIN: 911113375 501(c)(3)

Olympia, WA

Total Revenue
$1,672,742
Total Expenses
$1,858,095
Total Assets
$1,159,570
Net Assets
$864,063
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
John Calambokidis
Phone
3609437325
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CASCADIA RESEARCH COLLECTIVE, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

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 Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $551,793 Revenue: $589,658

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $448,760 Revenue: $544,855

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $88,511 Revenue: $108,296

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...

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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.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,316,278
Program Service Revenue $352,197
Investment Income $4,267
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,672,742

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,129,204
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,392,237
Other Expenses $728,891
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,858,095

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,672,742 $1,730,911 0.0%
Expenses $1,858,095 $1,734,260 +0.1%
Net Income $-185,353 $-3,349 +54.3%
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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
8
Independent Members
6
Employees
23
Volunteers
16

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
3
$187,301
Total Directors
8
$187,301
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Robin Baird Biologist 38.62
Highest
$143,179 $18,678 $161,857
John Calambokidis Director/Secr-Treasurer/Biologist 40.35
Officer Director Highest
$145,637 $8,078 $153,715
Annie Douglas Research Biologist/President 9.67
Officer Director
$21,206 $12,380 $33,586
Steven Kant Director/Vice President 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sherwin Cotler Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Evenson Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julia Erickson Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cherish Morrison Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabet McMannus Director 0
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,672,742 $1,858,095 $1,159,570 $-185,353
2022 $1,730,911 $1,718,776 $1,346,979 $12,135
2022 $1,730,911 $1,734,260 $1,350,426 $-3,349
2021 $1,732,486 $1,634,267 $1,265,660 $98,219
2021 $1,733,811 $1,673,469 $1,265,145 $60,342
2020 $1,302,329 $1,632,444 $1,279,035 $-330,115
2019 $1,323,565 $1,488,314 $1,434,462 $-164,749
2018 $2,647,034 $2,448,510 $1,662,621 $198,524
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