THE SALISH SEA SCHOOL

EIN: 833277816 501(c)(3) Environment

ANACORTES, WA

Total Revenue
$448,693
Total Expenses
$410,990
Total Assets
$246,089
Net Assets
$223,705
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
BETSEY THOENNES
Phone
3602308018
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE SALISH SEA SCHOOL, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $449K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $411K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE SALISH SEA SCHOOLS MISSION IS TO AWAKEN CURIOSITY AND DEEPEN CONNECTIONS WITH THE SEA THROUGH SHORE AND SEA EXPLORATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $392,939 Revenue: $238,020

STUDENT SUMMER CAMPS: THE SALISH SEA SCHOOL OFFERED IMMERSIVE SUMMER CAMPS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COMBINING ADVENTURE WITH EDUCATION TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF...

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STUDENT SUMMER CAMPS: THE SALISH SEA SCHOOL OFFERED IMMERSIVE SUMMER CAMPS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COMBINING ADVENTURE WITH EDUCATION TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MARINE CONSERVATION LEADERS. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING OBSERVING MARINE WILDLIFE ON GUIDED BOAT TRIPS, KAYAKING THROUGH KELP FORESTS AND INTERTIDAL ZONES, AND CONDUCTING HANDS-ON MARINE RESEARCH. THESE ACTIVITIES DEEPENED STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING OF THE SALISH SEAS ECOSYSTEMS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY, AND PERSONAL GROWTH, HELPING PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND A MEANINGFUL CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD. AS JUNIOR CITIZEN SCIENTISTS, STUDENTS COLLECTED DATA ON SPECIES LIKE TUFTED PUFFINS AND SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES, ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTING TO REAL-WORLD CONSERVATION EFFORTS. IN 2024, STUDENTS TOOK PART IN SMALL-GROUP ACTIVITIES, WHICH PROVIDED IMPACTFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. SCHOLARSHIPS ENSURED ACCESS FOR STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS.

Program 2

STUDENT FIELD TRIPS: THE SALISH SEA SCHOOL PROVIDED OUTDOOR, EXPERIENTIAL FIELD TRIPS FOR K-12 STUDENTS, FOCUSING ON MARINE ECOSYSTEMS, SALMON HABITATS, AND WATERSHED HEALTH. THESE PROGRAMS COMBINED...

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STUDENT FIELD TRIPS: THE SALISH SEA SCHOOL PROVIDED OUTDOOR, EXPERIENTIAL FIELD TRIPS FOR K-12 STUDENTS, FOCUSING ON MARINE ECOSYSTEMS, SALMON HABITATS, AND WATERSHED HEALTH. THESE PROGRAMS COMBINED SHORE-BASED AND BOAT-BASED ACTIVITIES, IMMERSING STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTERED ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN GUIDED WILDLIFE OBSERVATION, EXPLORED THE SALMON LIFE CYCLE, ANALYZED PLANKTON SAMPLES, AND INVESTIGATED INTERTIDAL ZONES. THESE ACTIVITIES CONNECTED STUDENTS DIRECTLY WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, ENHANCING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE SALISH SEAS UNIQUE ECOSYSTEMS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION. IN 2024, STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN FIELD TRIPS, INCLUDING MANY FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN SKAGIT COUNTY AND BEYOND. SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE EXPERIENCING THE SALISH SEA FOR THE FIRST TIME.

Program 3

ADULT PROGRAMS: THE SALISH SEA SCHOOL OFFERED DIVERSE CONSERVATION-FOCUSED PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, INCLUDING WILDLIFE AND BIRD ECOTOURS, MINDFULNESS RETREATS, AND ART CLASSES. THESE IMMERSIVE, HANDS-ON...

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ADULT PROGRAMS: THE SALISH SEA SCHOOL OFFERED DIVERSE CONSERVATION-FOCUSED PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, INCLUDING WILDLIFE AND BIRD ECOTOURS, MINDFULNESS RETREATS, AND ART CLASSES. THESE IMMERSIVE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES DEEPENED PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTANDING OF MARINE ECOSYSTEMS WHILE FOSTERING A STRONGER CONNECTION TO THE SALISH SEA AND ITS CONSERVATION. IN 2024, ADULT PROGRAMS ENGAGED PARTICIPANTS IN ACTIVITIES LIKE PUFFIN RESEARCH, PORPOISE EDNA COLLECTION, AND MINDFULNESS RETREATS. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTED MARINE CONSERVATION AWARENESS WHILE SUPPORTING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $164,712
Program Service Revenue $238,020
Investment Income $3,921
Other Revenue $42,040
TOTAL REVENUE $448,693

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,952
Salaries & Benefits $181,361
Fundraising Expenses $7,890
Program Expenses $392,939
Other Expenses $109,716
TOTAL EXPENSES $410,990

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $448,693 $399,659 +0.1%
Expenses $410,990 $417,390 0.0%
Net Income $37,703 $-17,731 -3.1%
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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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
5
Volunteers
5

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
3
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BETSEY THOENNES PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY DE LA O SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CINDY ELLISER TREASURER 5.00
Officer 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $448,693 $410,990 $246,089 $37,703
2023 $399,659 $417,390 $213,330 $-17,731
2022 $356,432 $233,438 $204,522 $122,994
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