The Flipper Foundation
In Brief

Created to expand the scope and effectiveness of the Flipper Seal of Approval program.
Established and incorporated in 1992.
The main function of the Flipper Foundation is to provide funding for those tax-exempt organizations that work to protect marine mammals. The main source of this funding is fees derived from the licensing of the Flipper Seal of Approval to tuna companies, once they meet the Flipper Seal's licensing requirements.
Organized as a "supporting organization"--a special type of IRS tax-exempt organization.
Board of Directors
- Five members total: 3 designated and 2 elected, 3 conservationst and two from tuna industry
- President: Donald White

Flipper Foundation Board Members in early 1995:
Craig Van Note, Brenda Killian,
Don White, and Dave Phillips

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