NOOKSACK SALMON ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION

EIN: 943140165 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$3,157,701
Total Expenses
$2,385,100
Total Assets
$5,604,626
Net Assets
$5,147,663
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
ROSE ANNE FEATHERSTON
Phone
3607150283
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NOOKSACK SALMON ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $773K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

COMMUNITY BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO RECOVER SALMON BY ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY IN RESTORATION, EDUCATION, AND STEWARDSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $911,318

HABITAT RESTORATION: NSEA'S SALMON RECOVERY FOCUSED HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS HAVE A STRONG FOUNDATION IN SCIENTIFIC METHODOLOGY AND ARE PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED WITH MANY PUBLIC, PRIVATE, TRIBAL...

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HABITAT RESTORATION: NSEA'S SALMON RECOVERY FOCUSED HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS HAVE A STRONG FOUNDATION IN SCIENTIFIC METHODOLOGY AND ARE PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED WITH MANY PUBLIC, PRIVATE, TRIBAL, AND BUSINESS PARTNERS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023, NSEA COMPLETED SEVERAL NEW PROJECTS INCLUDING NINE LARGE WOODY DEBRIS PROJECTS AND THE REMOVAL OF FIVE FISH PASSAGE BARRIERS WHICH IMPROVED ACCESS TO 2.4 MILES OF UPSTREAM HABITAT. NSEA ALSO IMPROVED STREAMBANK RIPARIAN THROUGH THE REMOVAL OF INVASIVE VEGETATION AND THE PLANTING OF OVER 33,545 NATIVE TREES AND SHRUBS. IN ADDITION TO NEW RESTORATION PROJECTS, 79 PAST SITES WERE MONITORED AND MAINTAINED.

Program 2
Expenses: $514,866

EDUCATION: NSEA PROVIDES SCIENCE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. DURING 2023 NSEA WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY INCREASE EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMMING WHILE...

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EDUCATION: NSEA PROVIDES SCIENCE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. DURING 2023 NSEA WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY INCREASE EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMMING WHILE CONTINUING TO OPERATE SAFELY UNDER PANDEMIC HEALTH GUIDELINES. NSEA STAFF WORKED TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE MORE THAN 1,811 FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT WHATCOM COUNTY IN THE STUDENTS FOR SALMON PROGRAM. THIS FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, STARTED IN 2000, PROVIDES EACH CLASS WITH A CLASSROOM PRESENTATION AND, IN 2023, FACILITATED 80 FIELD TRIPS TO STUDY STREAM ECOLOGY. ADDITIONALLY, NSEA INSTRUCTORS LEAD CLASSES THROUGH STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES WHICH OFTEN INCLUDE RESTORATION PROJECTS. NSEA PARTNERED WITH SEVERAL OTHER LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO LEAD 121 EDUCATORS IN TEACHER TRAINING THROUGH THE TEN-HOUR CLIME TIME PROGRAM. CAMP KEYSTONE CELEBRATED ITS THIRD YEAR IN 2023 WITH 126 CAMP PARTICIPANTS OVER TEN WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP.

Program 3
Expenses: $350,892

STEWARDSHIP: NSEA IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION AND STRIVES TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN SALMON RECOVERY. VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT MANY DIFFERENT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND HELP A SMALL CORE...

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STEWARDSHIP: NSEA IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION AND STRIVES TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN SALMON RECOVERY. VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT MANY DIFFERENT PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND HELP A SMALL CORE STAFF ACCOMPLISH FAR MORE THAN WOULD OTHERWISE BE POSSIBLE. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ARE CENTRAL TO THE MISSION OF INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY IN SALMON RECOVERY. IN 2023, 4,533 HOURS WERE DONATED BY 1,511 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO RESTORE ABOUT 21.75 ACRES OF RIPARIAN HABITAT. INTERNS AND STUDENTS FROM WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE, WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE PROVIDE CRITICAL SUPPORT TO NSEAS PROGRAMS INCLUDING EDUCATION, MONITORING, AND STEWARDSHIP. IN 2023, 45 DEDICATED INTERNS SUPPORTED NSEAS PROGRAMS WHILE GAINING VALUABLE JOB SKILLS. SUMMER AND FALL OF 2023 BROUGH INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR NSEA STAFF AND INTERNS TO DO OUTREACH: NSEAS SUMMER RIVER STEWARDS PROGRAM LED GUIDED RIVER WALKS ALONG THE NOOKSACK RIVER AND HOSTED OUTREACH EVENTS. DURING THE FALL, WE HOSTED TEN SALMON SIGHTING EVENTS ALONG SEVERAL CREEKS, ENGAGING OVER 500 PEOPLE. THESE EVENTS PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR 2992 COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEARN ABOUT SALMON, SALMON HABITAT, AND HOW WE, AS INDIVIDUALS AND AS A COMMUNITY, CAN SUPPORT SALMON RECOVERY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,808,420
Program Service Revenue $60,617
Investment Income $276,045
Other Revenue $12,619
TOTAL REVENUE $3,157,701

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,383,583
Fundraising Expenses $20,717
Program Expenses $1,777,076
Other Expenses $1,001,517
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,385,100

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,157,701 $2,619,798 +0.2%
Expenses $2,385,100 $2,512,168 -0.1%
Net Income $772,601 $107,630 +6.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
64
Volunteers
1511

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
6
$196,164
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DORIE BELISLE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSE ANNE FEATHERSTON VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOCELYN HOEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY RANZ 2023 TREASUR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHELPS MCILVAINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER DIERX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASA KELLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA LAWSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH CARPENTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHOSHANA PAIGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM SEATON 2024 TREASUR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER DOCKINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISABELLA MCFRAZIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREE BORSEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL VASAK EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$118,281 $0 $118,281
KATHERINE UNDERWOOD FINANCE DIRE 40.00
Officer
$77,883 $0 $77,883
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,157,701 $2,385,100 $5,604,626 $772,601
2022 $2,619,798 $2,512,168 $4,565,443 $107,630
2021 $2,471,140 $1,999,700 $4,975,514 $471,440
2020 $1,487,407 $1,607,535 $4,413,923 $-120,128
2019 $1,637,199 $1,531,750 $4,080,340 $105,449
2018 $1,640,801 $1,550,976 $3,682,602 $89,825
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