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Whalefest Monterey

To facilitate an annual festival about marine science

Environment Monterey, CA EIN 352863458 · IRS Sign up to see website
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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Whalefest Monterey

Whalefest Monterey is an annual two-day event celebrating marine conservation, science, and community engagement at Fisherman

Headquarters
Monterey, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2025

Mission

To facilitate an annual festival about marine science

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C60
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.78
Program expenses$0.78 ($34,950)
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Whalefest Monterey is a registered environment nonprofit based in Monterey, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 352863458. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $59K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Whalefest Monterey has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Whalefest Monterey is located in Monterey, CA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Whalefest Monterey has $59K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Whalefest Monterey is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $59K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Whalefest Monterey. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Whalefest Monterey has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 78% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Whalefest Monterey is an annual two-day event celebrating marine conservation, science, and community engagement at Fisherman Whalefest Monterey is classified as a environment organization registered in United States.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Whalefest Monterey's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $59K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Whalefest Monterey are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Whalefest Monterey is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 352863458, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025.
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Leadership

JE
Jennifer Petrovich
Treasurer & SEC

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Jennifer P••••••••
Treasurer & SEC
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Whalefest Monterey This page 70 $58,897 78%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%
Empowerment Center for Children Youth and Families 90 $54,079 100%
Mohonk Consultations Inc 90 $66,455 97%
Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators 89 $92,061 86%
New Hampshire Farm and Forest Exposition 89 $56,731 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Whalefest Monterey

What is Whalefest Monterey?
Whalefest Monterey is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Monterey, United States. Whalefest Monterey is an annual two-day event celebrating marine conservation, science, and community engagement at Fisherman
Who leads Whalefest Monterey?
Jennifer Petrovich serves as Treasurer & SEC.
Where is Whalefest Monterey located?
Headquartered in Monterey, United States.
What is Whalefest Monterey's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Whalefest Monterey trustworthy?
Whalefest Monterey has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Whalefest Monterey's registration number?
IRS EIN: 352863458.
What is Whalefest Monterey's website?
http://www.whalefest.org