MOUNT BAKER THEATRE

EIN: 911208766 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$5,751,846
Total Expenses
$6,115,340
Total Assets
$9,665,286
Net Assets
$8,047,622
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Tom Buskirk
Phone
3607335793
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MOUNT BAKER THEATRE, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

The Mount Baker Theatre organization enriches our region's culture through dynamic performances and arts education, inspiring engagement in the community, and stewardship of a national historic treasure.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $560,083
Program Service Revenue $4,670,341
Investment Income $191,109
Other Revenue $330,313
TOTAL REVENUE $5,751,846

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,094,162
Fundraising Expenses $393,289
Program Expenses $4,881,605
Other Expenses $4,021,178
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,115,340

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,751,846 $5,217,405 +0.1%
Expenses $6,115,340 $5,029,784 +0.2%
Net Income $-363,494 $187,621 -2.9%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
208
Volunteers
154

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
$160,757
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John Purdie II Exec. Director 40.00
Officer
$139,041 $21,716 $160,757
Skip Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maryann Renzi Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Karp Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Tabb Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather Stockard Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Witte Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Winson Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randy Longerich Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katie Edelstein Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ted Shuman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Buskirk President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Judi Edwards Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claudia Murphy Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Travis Graddon Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Sullivan Director 1.00
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 $5,751,846 $6,115,340 $9,665,286 $-363,494
2024 $5,217,405 $5,029,784 $9,471,691 $187,621
2023 $3,962,389 $4,056,973 $11,359,299 $-94,584
2022 $5,704,863 $3,513,309 $11,335,645 $2,191,554
2021 $2,090,909 $1,299,160 $10,123,802 $791,749
2020 $3,361,066 $3,040,394 $8,684,486 $320,672
2019 $3,695,444 $3,316,623 $8,130,811 $378,821
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