AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY

EIN: 952512764 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Pacific Grove, CA

Total Revenue
$51,795
Total Expenses
$27,568
Total Assets
$326,364
Net Assets
$326,364
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Uko Gorter
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY, founded in 1968, is a micro nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $52K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $24K, a strong 47% operating margin.

Mission

The American Cetacean Society protects whales, dolphins and porpoises and their habitats through public education, research grants and conservation actions.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $44,823
Program Service Revenue $651
Investment Income $6,321
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $51,795

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $8,432
Other Expenses $27,568
TOTAL EXPENSES $27,568

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $51,795 $76,151 -0.3%
Expenses $27,568 $110,466 -0.8%
Net Income $24,227 $-34,315 -1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Joy Primrose Tax &Reg Compl. 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Wilson Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane Glim Secretary 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jayne Vanderhagen Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shelby Kasberger Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelsey Stone Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ric Matthews Treasurer 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Uko Gorter President & CEO 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sabena Siddiqui Director 5.00
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 $51,795 $27,568 $326,364 $24,227
2022 $76,151 $110,466 $305,437 $-34,315
2021 $41,065 $42,953 $340,004 $-1,888
2020 $52,172 $50,262 $341,640 $1,910
2019 $131,210 $87,771 $339,730 $43,439
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