Western Forest Industries Museum

EIN: 916060485 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Eatonville, WA

Total Revenue
$3,672,413
Total Expenses
$3,614,895
Total Assets
$5,593,015
Net Assets
$5,235,380
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Beverly Wilson
Phone
3608324486
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Western Forest Industries Museum, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

To preserve & promote the history & culture of early Pacific NW logging and logging railroads in both exhibit and operating form To foster an appreciation for outdoor activities while preserving & maintaining the freight corridor.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,401,662 Revenue: $3,060,741

Western Forest Industries Museum was founded in the 1960s to preserve the history of early logging, railroading and industry in the Mt Rainier Region. In 1980, WFIM expanded its mission by launching...

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Western Forest Industries Museum was founded in the 1960s to preserve the history of early logging, railroading and industry in the Mt Rainier Region. In 1980, WFIM expanded its mission by launching the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad and later constructed its museum campus in Mineral to house and interpret one of the worlds most comprehensive collections of historic logging locomotives. All income and expenses of the organization further this mission.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $470,217
Program Service Revenue $3,060,741
Investment Income $10,920
Other Revenue $130,535
TOTAL REVENUE $3,672,413

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,518,250
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,401,662
Other Expenses $2,096,645
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,614,895

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,672,413 $3,216,965 +0.1%
Expenses $3,614,895 $2,856,197 +0.3%
Net Income $57,518 $360,768 -0.8%
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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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
66
Volunteers
41

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
2
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$157,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Bethan Maher Executive Director 50.00
Key Emp
$157,000 $0 $157,000
Betty Baublits President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Beverly Wilson Secretary/Treasurer 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Byron Adams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rich Williams Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kyle Litzenberger 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 $3,672,413 $3,614,895 $5,593,015 $57,518
2024 $3,216,965 $2,856,197 $5,492,469 $360,768
2023 $907,597 $1,113,909 $5,210,987 $-206,312
2022 $3,722,731 $225,456 $5,075,419 $3,497,275
2021 $31,315 $56,715 $1,545,679 $-25,400
2020 $35,481 $36,565 $1,552,388 $-1,084
2019 $91,124 $129,088 $1,552,615 $-37,964
2018 $181,719 $88,621 $1,592,779 $93,098
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