SOUTH SOUND ESTUARY ASSOCIATION

EIN: 392076160 501(c)(3) Environment

Olympia, WA

Total Revenue
$474,642
Total Expenses
$650,354
Total Assets
$123,808
Net Assets
$118,400
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Harold Schmidt
Phone
3609188412
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SOUTH SOUND ESTUARY ASSOCIATION, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $475K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $650K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 37% operating deficit.

Mission

Environmental education with a marine/estuary focus to inspire people of all ages to protect Puget Sound. In 2025. 10,031 K-12 students and 79,363 adults took part in an environmental education opportunity focused on marine and estuary subjects.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $101,841 Revenue: $173,477

Aquarium and marine science facility where staff and volunteers guide students and adults to learn about South Puget Sound through a variety of educational opportunities

Program 2
Expenses: $29,453 Revenue: $41,623

K-12 STEM and career focused marine/estuary education offered at schools, on field trips or virtually to students from regional K-12 schools and home-school groups

Program 3
Expenses: $8,217 Revenue: $15,049

Marine/estuary education and outreach to the general public. Staff and volunteer docents provide: intertidal marine life interpretation at local beaches during weekend summer low-tides; underwater...

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Marine/estuary education and outreach to the general public. Staff and volunteer docents provide: intertidal marine life interpretation at local beaches during weekend summer low-tides; underwater viewing of marine life at night from a local pier; interpretative walks of downtown Olympia's historic shoreline, focusing on the cultural and industrial history; lead bird walks to identify the birds that live near and depend on a healthy Puget Sound;robotic exploration of under sea life

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $474,555
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $87
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $474,642

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,104
Salaries & Benefits $439,335
Fundraising Expenses $61,834
Program Expenses $139,511
Other Expenses $197,915
TOTAL EXPENSES $650,354

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $474,642 $610,791 -0.2%
Expenses $650,354 $534,293 +0.2%
Net Income $-175,712 $76,498 -3.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
5
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
5
$221,136
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Hap Clemons Executive Director 15
Key Emp
$59,339 $0 $59,339
Kylie Rench Commications & Development Coordinator 15
Key Emp
$44,681 $0 $44,681
Clarissa Felling Program and Volunteer Coordinator 15
Key Emp
$43,400 $0 $43,400
Nantz McMillian Lead Aquarist & Interpreter 15
Key Emp
$39,413 $0 $39,413
Anthony Terzoli Education Coordinator 15
Key Emp
$34,303 $0 $34,303
Chris Chapman Board Member 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Parrish Board Member 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandy Zeiner President 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lorie Thompson Secretary 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Noah Kalb Vice-President 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diana Larsen-Mills Treasurer 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Timmie Maturan-Lee Board Member 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christie Spice Board Member 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Parrish Board Member 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $474,642 $650,354 $123,808 $-175,712
2024 $610,791 $534,293 $292,655 $76,498
2023 $356,316 $385,700 $216,157 $-29,384
2022 $328,845 $278,877 $245,232 $49,968
2021 $212,774 $175,581 $194,151 $37,193
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