The Whaleman Foundation

Hi, I’m Jeff Pantukhoff, president & founder of The Whaleman Foundation, and I’m raising funds to support our critical research and conservation work on Maui. Our mission is to forever preserve and protect cetaceans—dolphins, whales, and porpoises—and their critical habitats is vital for the health of our oceans and our planet. Together, we can make a difference!

It has been two years since I lost my Lahaina home and the headquarters for The Whaleman Foundation to the devastating wild fire, but that has not stopped our important work here on Maui. This will be my 32nd consecutive year doing humpback whale research here and your generous donations will help us continue our essential work, including:

Every dollar counts and brings us closer to a future where cetaceans thrive in heathy environments. Please join me in supporting this important cause that means so much to me! Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

It’s been a tragic and devastating week in Lahaina. I'm Jeff Pantukhoff, the president and founder of The Whaleman Foundation. I've lost my Maui home and headquarters for The Whaleman Foundation which was a beautiful two bedroom, two bathroom condo nestled in what once was the beautiful and tropical community of Aina Nalu located just two blocks off of Front Street. The aerial photo shows what's left of the 190 condos including mine which were all burnt to the ground along with most of Lahaina. I'm safe and healthy back on the Mainland but I'm devastated, shocked and heartbroken. I know the world is aware of the devastating fires that have burned down our beautiful Lahaina town. Many Lahaina residents have perished and lost everything so I'm very grateful to be alive but there are no words to describe the sorrow I feel for the loss of my home there. I’m doing this fundraiser to benefit my foundation which I started over 28 years ago in Lahaina so I can continue our critical work to help save dolphins, whales, and our oceans. So please help to continue this critical work as we rebuild Lahaina and my Maui home. Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause which means so much to me.