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IFI Professionals Partners with Entangled Whale Response of Orange County (EWROC) to Enhance Financial Management so they can Focus on Rescuing Whales
PR Contact:
Jill Fox, Public Relations Manager
IFI Professionals, Inc.
Email: info@IFIProfessionals.com
Website: www. IFIProfessionals.com
July 21, 2025
Orange County, CA – IFI Professionals, a leading provider of outsourced accounting services, is proud to announce its partnership with Entangled Whale Response of Orange County (EWROC), a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on the rescue of entangled whales. This collaboration introduced the use of best-in-class accounting technology, combined with streamlined financial operations, allowing Entangled Whale Response (EWROC) to focus on its mission of protecting and saving whales.
As a nonprofit organization, EWROC faces unique financial challenges, including managing donations, grants, and operational expenses. By outsourcing their accounting needs to IFI Professionals, the organization can benefit from expert financial management and advisory, ensuring compliance with nonprofit regulations and maximizing the impact of every dollar received.
"We are thrilled to partner with Entangled Whale Response," said Jim French, Founder & President of IFI Professionals. "Our team of accountants and advisors understands the use of best-in-class accounting software and the intricacies of nonprofit financial management and is committed to continuing to provide the accounting and advisory services that will help EWROC focus on saving whales."
IFI Professionals offers a comprehensive suite of services, including onboarding, outsourced bookkeeping, financial reporting, and strategic financial planning advisory. By leveraging these services, EWROC has enhanced its financial transparency and accountability, providing visibility and control for its executive team while fostering trust among donors and stakeholders.
"This was a significant step forward for our organization when we began this partnership more than a year ago," said Bill Lackey, Co-founder and President of Entangled Whale Response of Orange County (EWROC). "With IFI Professionals managing our financial operations, we can focus on what we do best - responding to and rescuing whales from physically traumatic, life-threatening entanglements. These animals often endure the painful experience of dragging commercial fishing gear for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of miles." We are very grateful for IFI’s continued support and excited about the opportunities this collaboration will bring to our team."
The partnership between IFI Professionals and Entangled Whale Response is a testament to the importance of effective financial management in the nonprofit sector. By providing their specialized outsourced accounting services, IFI Professionals empowers organizations like Entangled Whale Response to focus on their mission while ensuring financial health and sustainability.
About IFI Professionals, Inc.
IFI Professionals is a premier outsourced accounting firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial solutions for Professional Services businesses and Nonprofits. With a team of experienced accountants and advisors, IFI Professionals helps organizations streamline their financial operations, improve compliance, and achieve their financial and operational goals.
For more information: about IFI Professionals and its services, or to join our growing team please visit www.IFIprofessionals.com.
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Trained Team Releases Gray Whale Entangled in Gillnet off California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula
Whale watchers from shore reported the entangled whale on the evening of Tuesday, April 8. The Large Whale Entanglement Response Network assembled a team to respond. It included experts from the Marine Mammal Care Center of Los Angeles, Entangled Whale Response of Orange County, and Los Angeles County lifeguards.
April 16, 2025
— NOAA Fisheries
Photo credit: Marine Mammal Care Center/NOAA permit #24359
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Entangled gray whale rescued off coast of Rancho Palos Verdes
Theirlocal team raced out, untangled, and released the whale right off Terranea Resort.
April 16, 2025
— Fox LA
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NOAA & Marine Mammal Care Center Work Together to Free Entangled Gray Whale Off Palos Verdes Coast
Whale watchers from shore reported the entangled whale on the evening of April 8, and the Large Whale Entanglement Response Network immediately assembled a team to respond that also included experts from Marine Mammal Care Center, Entangled Whale Response of Orange County, and Los Angeles County lifeguards.
April 17, 2025
— Street Insider
Photo credit: Marine Mammal Care Center/NOAA permit #24359