Leave a legacy for future generations
Join The Ken Balcomb Legacy Pod
A legacy gift is more than a donation - it is a promise: to the whales, and to the generations yet to come who deserve a living ocean, not just its memory.
Why Leaving a Legacy Gift to the Center for Whale Research Matters
The Center for Whale Research began with one person’s unwavering commitment - our founder, Dr. Ken Balcomb. For over four decades, Ken devoted his life to studying, understanding, and defending the Southern Resident killer whales. His pioneering field research created one of the world’s most complete long-term orca databases and laid the foundations for their ongoing protection.
This uninterrupted record allows us to detect even subtle changes in the health, reproduction, and survival of the Southern Resident killer whales — enabling timely and effective conservation action. A single missed year of data collection could obscure critical trends. It is essential that this work continues, year after year, for generations to come.
Ken’s vision was never just about science; it was about connection, continuity, and care for the natural world. He believed that by knowing these whales as individuals, we could inspire generations to fight for their survival.
What Legacy Will You Leave?
Even a small portion of your estate can bring hope, supporting research, education, and conservation to protect the critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales.
Your legacy can help ensure their story is not one of loss, but of recovery and hope.
Want to speak with our team?
Our team would be happy to be in touch with you to answer any questions, provide more information, and learn more about your philanthropic goals.
