South Sound Estuary Association

Organization Overview

South Sound Estuary Association, operating under the name Puget Sound Estuarium, is located in Olympia, WA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Puget Sound Estuarium employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Puget Sound Estuarium 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 12/2023, Puget Sound Estuarium generated $356.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $385.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 20.3% per year over the past 5 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WITH A MARINE/ESTUARY FOCUS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO LEARN ABOUT, ENJOY AND PROTECT PUGET SOUND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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AQUARIUM AND MARINE SCIENCE FACILITY WHERE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS GUIDE STUDENTS AND ADULTS TO LEARN ABOUT SOUTH PUGET SOUND THROUGH A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES


K-12 STEM AND CAREER FOCUSED MARINE/ESTUARY EDUCATION OFFERED AT SCHOOLS, ON FIELD TRIPS OR VIRTUALLY TO STUDENTS FROM REGIONAL K-12 SCHOOLS AND HOME-SCHOOL GROUPS


MARINE/ESTUARY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. STAFF AND VOLUNTEER DOCENTS PROVIDE: INTERTIDAL MARINE LIFE INTERPRETATION AT LOCAL BEACHES DURING WEEKEND SUMMER LOW-TIDES; UNDERWATER VIEWING OF MARINE LIFE AT NIGHT FROM A LOCAL PIER; INTERPRETATIVE WALKS OF DOWNTOWN OLYMPIA'S HISTORIC SHORELINE, FOCUSING ON THE CULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL HISTORY; LEAD BIRD WALKS TO IDENTIFY THE BIRDS THAT LIVE NEAR AND DEPEND ON A HEALTHY PUGET SOUND;ROBOTIC EXPLORATION OF UNDER SEA LIFE


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Paris Mcclusky
Executive Director
$50,213
Clarissa Felling
Program And Volunteer Coordinator
$37,387
Nora Prindle
Graphic And Web Design/outreach Coordinator
$35,255
Anthony Terzoli
Education Coordinator
$30,531
Rhema Neas-Gass
Environmental Educator & Lead Interpreter
$29,229
Payton Kammerer
Lead Aquarist/lead Interpreter
$22,394

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,015
Fundraising events$8,240
Related organizations$0
Government grants $110,994
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$227,827
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$348,076
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $8,240
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $356,316

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