Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

EIN: 911122839 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Port Hadlock, WA

Total Revenue
$2,842,414
Total Expenses
$2,002,377
Total Assets
$7,796,764
Net Assets
$4,435,256
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Sonja Mathews
Phone
3603854948
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $840K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) is a post-secondary trade school that teaches craftmanship through boatbuilding at its 7-acre campus in Port-Hadlock, Washington. Incorporated as a non-profit corporation 40 years ago, the school has taught over 1,700 graduates the skills required to build and maintain both traditional and contemporary wooden boats, and in 2018 launched its new program to teach marine systems for marine technicians. The school fulfills three overarching goals as defined in its strategic plan: (1) providing quality education and job readiness (2) preserving and teaching craftsmanship (3) bringing vitality to our local community. NWSWB works closely with the boatbuilding industry to ensure that skills taught are relevant to current needs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $941,149 Revenue: $593,318

The 12-month Boatbuilding Associate of Occupational (AOS) Degree program offers a compact and comprehensive curriculum that takes time-tested traditional skills mixed with modern wood composite...

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The 12-month Boatbuilding Associate of Occupational (AOS) Degree program offers a compact and comprehensive curriculum that takes time-tested traditional skills mixed with modern wood composite techniques to offer students the best program and get students into the workforce quickly. This hands-on training follows industry standards and techniques and provides effective and efficient boat building and woodworking techniques through a combination of hand and power tool use. Students learn while building a wide range of boat projects ranging from 8 to 36 feet, constructed through carvel, lapstrake, and composite construction techniques on power, sail, and row boats.

Program 2
Expenses: $655,670 Revenue: $442,900

The 9-month Marine Systems Diploma program covers subjects integral to boat building and repair, such as electrical systems, electronics, corrosion, diesel engines, outboard motors, steering and...

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The 9-month Marine Systems Diploma program covers subjects integral to boat building and repair, such as electrical systems, electronics, corrosion, diesel engines, outboard motors, steering and controls, propulsion, hydraulics, marine plumbing and marine HVAC. Modeled on competency-based training, students demonstrate the work as well as understand the theory behind it. The program is specifically designed with input from subject matter experts, focusing on skills that employees need in the workplace. The hands-on training follows CFR, ABYC, NFPA, ABS, and NMEA industry standards and relies heavily on safety and workmanship. In-field training happens on real boats of all construction types: wood, fiberglass, aluminum, and steel. The school also provides one-week Intensive courses in individual disciplines taught in the Marine Systems program.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,735,915
Program Service Revenue $1,004,933
Investment Income $41
Other Revenue $101,525
TOTAL REVENUE $2,842,414

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $98,252
Salaries & Benefits $1,121,261
Fundraising Expenses $94,603
Program Expenses $1,596,819
Other Expenses $782,864
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,002,377

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,842,414 $2,306,100 +0.2%
Expenses $2,002,377 $2,058,736 0.0%
Net Income $840,037 $247,364 +2.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
28
Volunteers
50

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
5
$77,840
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sonja Mathews President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Brtooker Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bob Hartman Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Schwarz Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jane Guiltinan Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Gale Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Schwarz Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Newland Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angela Hewitson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Betsy Davis Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$65,884 $11,956 $77,840
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 $2,842,414 $2,002,377 $7,796,764 $840,037
2023 $2,306,100 $2,058,736 $7,071,287 $247,364
2022 $2,088,236 $1,914,243 $5,425,312 $173,993
2021 $1,959,600 $1,533,075 $5,019,309 $426,525
2020 $2,242,521 $1,311,232 $4,779,144 $931,289
2019 $1,877,487 $1,520,600 $3,528,258 $356,887
2018 $1,538,144 $1,536,019 $2,944,598 $2,125
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