Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in Washington

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THE PURPOSE OF THE TRUST IS TO SUPPORT THE WASHINGTON STATE HERITAGE CENTER AND ITS ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS AND COLLECTIONS, INCLUDING HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS, HISTORY MUSEUM, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, ORAL HISTORIES AND BIOGRAPHIES, MONUMENTS, ARTWORKS, STATE LIBRARY, STATE ARCHIVES AND PUBLIC ACTIVITIES THAT INSPIRE A DEEPER APPRECIATION OF WASHINGTON STATE'S HERITAGE IN ITS CITIZENS AND STUDENTS BY GIVING THEM EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO TEH COLLECTED EVIDENCE OF STATE HISTORY. THE TRUST ALSO SUPPORTS THE WASHINGTON TALKING BOOK AND BRAILLE LIBRARY A DIVISION OF THE STATE LIBRARY.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research and exhibit collections of objects that have significance in the natural sciences including botany, zoology, geology and physical and cultural anthropology.

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OUR MISSION IS TO HONOR CHILDREN AND CHAMPION PLAY. EVERYTHING WE DO BEGINS WITH OUR IMAGE OF THE CHILD. WE BELIEVE CHILDREN ARE COMPASSIONATE, CAPABLE, INQUISITIVE, CREATIVE, VALUABLE, CONTRIBUTING AND DREAMERS.

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PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL.

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SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND ENRICH COMMUNITY LIFE.

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ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY IN SEATTLE'S ECS MISSION IS TO FACILITATE A SEAMLESS INTEGRATION OF ALL PERSONS OF ETHIOPIAN ORIGIN INTO THE AMERICAN SOCIETY. ADDITIONALLY, ECS AIMS TO CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O, STATEMENT 1

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ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH THE ART FORM OF MUSICAL THEATER. THE COMPANY PRESENTS 6 MUSICALS, 3 CHILDREN'S MUSICALS AND MANY SPECIALTY SHOWS. WE OFFER YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. WE ALSO OFFER THEATER TOURS FOR PATRONS TO EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL THEATER IN OTHER LOCATIONS.

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THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE OEPRATION OF THE WHATCOM MUSEUM.

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OFFERING UNEDITED COVERAGE OF WASHINGTON STATE GOVERNMENT, POLITICS, AND PUBLIC POLICY.

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WENATCHEE RIVER INSTITUTE PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES CONNECTING PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES AND THE NATURAL WORLD.

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SUPPORT VISIONARY WOMEN WRITERS WHOSE STORIES AND IDEAS SHAPE OUR CULTURE.

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RENOVATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ADMIRAL THEATRE

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STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THE ARTS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, AND GRANT MAKING.

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THE WHIDBEY INSTITUTE IS AN EDUCATIONAL NON-PROFIT WITH A MISSION TO CULTIVATE PLACE, NURTURE COMMUNITY, AND CO-CREATE EXPERIENCES WHICH GROW OUR HUMAN CAPACITY FOR COMPASSIONATE, COURAGEOUS ACTION. OUR GUIDING PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AS A HOME FOR ONGOING INQUIRY, LEARNING, AND TRANSFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THE UNPRECEDENTED CHALLENGES OF OUR TIME. OUR 100+ ACRE CAMPUS HAS BEEN A HOME FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING SINCE 1972.

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THE HANDS ON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM STIMULATES CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND LEARNING THROUGH FUN, INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND SCHOOL GROUPS.

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OPERATION OF MUSEUM WHERE WILDLIFE MOUNTS ARE ON DISPLAY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

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OPERATION FOR THE SUPPORT AND BENEFIT OF THE SWEDISH CULTURAL CENTER.

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THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF WOODEN BOATBUILDING (NWSWB) IS A POST-SECONDARY TRADE SCHOOL THAT TEACHES CRAFTSMANSHIP 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. THE SCHOOL'S POST-SECONDARY DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS ARE APPROVED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION BOARD, ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, APPROVED BY

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THE ORGANIZATION OWNS ONE TALL SHIP NAMED THE LADY WASHINGTON. THE SHIP OFFERS SAILS IN WASHINGTON, OREGON, AND CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE SAILING ON AN 18TH CENTURY SHIP.

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A PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED TRIO OF COMMUNITY LICENSED NONCOMMERCIAL PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS.