Sitka Sound Science Center is located in Sitka, AK. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sitka Sound Science Center employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sitka Sound Science Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Sitka Sound Science Center generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SITKA SOUND SCIENCE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO INCREASING UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS OF TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS OF THE GULF OF ALASKA THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. OUR VISION IS TO BUILD ON SITKA'S LEGACY AND POTENTIAL AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rob Allen President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jacquie Foss Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Michael Mausback Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Alana Peterson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Kitty Labounty Boardmember | Trustee | $0 | |
Trish White Boardmember | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $9,595 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $308,974 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,385,347 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,703,916 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,315,261 |
Investment income | $1,114 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $23,210 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $29,171 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,072,672 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $917,217 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,639 |
Payroll taxes | $85,195 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,084 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $231,707 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,892 |
Office expenses | $57,304 |
Information technology | $68,030 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $197,129 |
Travel | $85,864 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $134,014 |
Insurance | $68,352 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,094,169 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,047,013 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $267,316 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $380,384 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,784 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,875,566 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,606,063 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,489 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $17,134 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $392,072 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $196,867 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $653,562 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,952,501 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,606,063 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Sitka Sound Science Center has recieved totaling $1,045,762.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Rasmuson Foundation Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: SALMON INCUBATION AND SPAWNING FACILITY | $490,000 |
M J Murdock Charitable Trust Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION | $300,000 |
M J Murdock Charitable Trust Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: NEW FACILITY CONSTRUCTION | $200,000 |
Alaska Community Foundation Anchorage, AK | | $19,000 |
Sitka Alaska Permanent Charitable Trust Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $15,355 |
Rasmuson Foundation Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR CLASSROOMS | $14,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Sitka Sound Science Center Sitka, AK | $6,606,063 | $3,072,672 |
Earth Economics Tacoma, WA | $1,327,888 | $1,553,859 |
Ecoadapt Bainbridge Island, WA | $1,631,548 | $1,661,648 |
Evergreen Collaborative Seattle, WA | $2,714,555 | $3,718,265 |
Ecostudies Institute Olympia, WA | $295,042 | $1,036,819 |
Coastal And Estuarine Research Federation Seattle, WA | $1,976,458 | $903,155 |
Aquatic Restoration And Research Institute Talkeetna, AK | $950,036 | $756,915 |
Earth Systems Institute Seattle, WA | $767 | $0 |
Alaska Institute For Climate & Energy Homer, AK | $6,060 | $0 |
Environment Washington Research & Policy Center Seattle, WA | $0 | $0 |
Institute For Research And Technical Assistance Bothell, WA | $905 | $0 |
Hvr Foundation Sequim, WA | $50,409 | $21,284 |