Lonely Whale

Legal name: Lonely Whale Inc

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
873249420
IRS 990-N coverage
2025–2025
Official website data refreshed
Sep 2026
Forms available
Form 990 2022, Form 990-EZ 2024, Form 990-N 2025
Location
Brooklyn, NY, US
Rating confidence
Limited
Sector
Community, Neighborhood Development

Official website

What the e-Postcard reports

Notice states gross receipts normally $50,000 or less
Yes
Termination reported
No
Principal officer
LUCY SUMNER
Tax period began
2025-01-01 00:00:00
Tax period ended
2025-12-31 00:00:00
Filed website
WWW.LONELYWHALE.ORG

Source: IRS Form 990-N, tax year 2025. These are filed notice facts, not independently verified current operations. The notice does not report exact revenue, expenses, assets, leadership compensation, or governance controls.

Overview

From its website

Based in the U.S. and operating globally, Lonely Whale is a fiscally sponsored program of Re:wild that tackles plastic pollution through market-based solutions and youth empowerment. Since 2015, it has led campaigns to reduce single-use plastics, built the first global network for ocean-bound plastic supply chains with major brands, and equips young activists with tools and networks. Its initiatives include the 'Unwrap the Future' impact program and strategic partnerships across industries.

IRS classification

Community, Neighborhood Development (NTEE S20).

Filing

Its tax year 2025 Form 990-N states gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less. The notice does not report termination.

Other filing

A Form 990-EZ for tax year 2024 is also available.

Coverage

Other list screening or federal responsibility records are incomplete in the available data.

Sources: Official website capture · IRS Business Master File · IRS Form 990-N · IRS filing history · Grant-readiness source coverage

The verdict

- The available evidence is not sufficient to produce an overall rating for this filing. This is not a warning sign.

Rating breakdown

    Details

    • What they do: 5 programs and campaigns described on the official site · 3 operating locations identified
    • Postcard: tax year 2025 · gross receipts were within the e-Postcard filing limit
    • Contacts: How to reach this organization
    • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
    • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.