2026-09-22T13:01:08-06:00 2025-12-31 843336361 Lisa Aldrich CPA PC PO Box 80082 South Dartmouth MA 02748 990 2025-01-01 046130520 Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford Inc % Danielle N Poyant WATE 5089971776 15 Johnny Cake Hill 2nd Floor New Bedford MA 02740 DANIELLE N POYANT Treasurer 5089971776 2026-09-14 true LISA ALDRICH CPA P01313134 7742648576 2026-09-22 2025 WHALE Diana Henry 78 Orchard Street New Bedford MA 02740 2159002 false X https://www.waterfrontleague.org/ X 1962 MA The mission of the Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE (WHALE) is to foster historic preservation and continued use of the citys architectural heritage to enhance community and economic vitality in New Bedford. 15 15 3 25 0 0 688176 646810 17138 25754 20599 27275 46962 65418 772875 765257 300000 0 216621 216737 0 26058 235354 101859 451975 618596 320900 146661 2381982 2471388 878872 821139 1503110 1650249 The mission of the Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE (WHALE) is to foster historic preservation and continued use of the citys architectural heritage to enhance community and economic vitality in New Bedford. false false 448886 25754 WHALE is a 57 year old Community Development Corporation that specializes in historic restoration projects in affordable, workforce and market rate housing, mixed use, and creative economy development. Over the non-profits history we have completed over 55 projects in the city of New Bedford. WHALE not only completes projects as an owner/developer, but also works with developer or non-profits and serves as consultants/partners on real estate services. 448886 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false true 5 0 true 3 true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true true true true MA X X Danielle N Poyant 5089971776 244 Carroll Street New Bedford MA 02740 X Erin Miranda Executive Director 0.00 0.00 X 113373 0 20429 Danielle N Poyant Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Diana Henry President 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeremy Dagold First Vice President 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lee Blake Second Vice President 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Daniel Anjo Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Howland Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Juliet Loranger Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Burnes Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Murray Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Wyzenbeek Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Corey Pacheco Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Laura Parrish Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jon Ritter Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ramon Silva Secretary & Clerk 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Daniel Turpin Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 113373 0 20429 1 false false false 118075 2171 300000 226564 4120 646810 Historical preservation 541900 25754 25754 25754 27275 27275 116581 50797 65784 65784 65784 1338402 1338402 4120 2171 4546 -426 -426 Other income 900099 60 60 60 765257 118873 0 -426 300000 300000 113373 47683 51900 13790 64097 18049 39401 6647 25451 9427 13093 2931 13816 5117 7109 1590 19402 19402 1706 632 878 196 183 183 3486 2764 144 578 8017 7615 402 6444 5739 705 8402 8402 26138 26048 90 3966 2185 1455 326 Community service projects 6091 6091 Postage Printing & Reproduc 4410 4190 220 Credit loss expense 11400 11400 Licenses fees dues 2214 1946 268 618596 448886 143652 26058 399079 564636 684210 100760 76303 234636 13139 3638 3677 2554 1001976 202884 824752 799092 495790 380822 270282 2381982 2471388 49091 26916 811035 781577 18746 12646 878872 821139 X 1351541 1518942 151569 131307 1503110 1650249 2381982 2471388 X 146661 478 X false true X true false X 911661 1056045 1081403 752276 720244 4521629 911661 1056045 1081403 752276 720244 4521629 188605 4333024 305 368 12278 20599 27275 60825 4582454 0.94560 0.79360 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 990668 192857 797811 11308 10027 1281 799092 RIGHT OF USE ASSETS 7698 PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT INTEREST 215000 DUE FROM SUBSIDIARY 43455 TENANT SECURITY DEPOSITS 4129 270282 SECURITY DEPOSIT LIABILITY 4129 LEASE LIABILITY 8517 12646 772907 7650 7650 765257 765257 625768 7650 7650 618118 478 478 618596 Part XII, Line 4b-Other expenses not included on Sch D but on 990 Book/tax depreciation difference true Hillman Firehouse LLC 122 Clinton Street New Bedford MA 02740 992164249 300000 construction rehab 0 1 Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) WHALE Projects Committee follows the construction of historic properties in alignment with historic restoration guidance and approves the spend of construction related expenses. Hillman Firehouse LLC submitted invoices for construction related expenses approved by the WHALE Projects Committee for use of these grant funds. Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 Members vote annually on the slate of Officers and Board of Directors. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a Members vote annually on the slate of Officers and Board of Directors. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Form 990 will be shared with the members of the finance committee for review and commentary. It will then be shared (with any comments/edits by the finance committee) with the entire board for approval before filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Whenever WHALE considers work on a project or partnership, Board Members are asked to disclose conflicts and if so, those are noted and those members are recused from discussion and voting actions related to the conflicting activity or relationship. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Average compensation for similar non-profit roles held by key employees was factored into initial and increased compensation rates. The rates, levels and budget impact was discussed by executive management and members of the finance committee prior to approval. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b The Board of Directors determine employee salaries on an annual basis. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request. The financial statements and Form 990 are published on public disclosure websites. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Book/tax depreciation difference WHALE 141 Union St LLC 15 Johnny Cake Hill 2nd floor New Bedford MA 02740 822801203 Real estate rental MA BSCB UNRELATED false true 0.01000 Hillman Firehouse LLC 122 Clinton Street New Bedford MA 02740 992164249 real estate development MA N/A RELATED false false 0.51000 Whale Development Corp 15 Johnny Cake Hill 2nd floor New Bedford MA 02740 200921667 Real Estate Holding MA WHALE C Corp 1.00000 false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false Hillman Firehouse LLC c 300000 cash value Hillman Firehouse LLC q 60863 list of predevelopment costs