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 12/2022, Puget Sound Estuarium employed 7 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 12/2022, Puget Sound Estuarium generated $328.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $278.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 25.2% 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
2022
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; AND LEAD BIRD WALKS TO IDENTIFY THE BIRDS THAT LIVE NEAR AND DEPEND ON A HEALTHY PUGET SOUND
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paris Mcclusky Executive Director | 30 | $34,417 | |
Clarissa Felling Program And Volunteer Coordinator | Officer | 30 | $27,311 |
Anthony Terzoli Education Coordinator | Officer | 30 | $25,061 |
Miranda Holmes Graphic And Web Design/outreach Coordinator | 30 | $22,186 | |
Sarah Neitzel Lead Aquarist/lead Interpreter | Officer | 30 | $19,023 |
Rhema Neas-Gass Environmental Educator & Lead Interpreter | Officer | 10 | $9,196 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $26,883 |
Fundraising events | $2,902 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $130,272 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $118,472 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $278,529 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $50,316 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $328,845 |
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. | $149,722 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,955 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $23,562 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,623 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $488 |
Office expenses | $2,997 |
Information technology | $7,271 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,143 |
Travel | $27,857 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $120 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,534 |
All other expenses | $31,560 |
Total functional expenses | $278,877 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $139,536 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $102,982 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $30 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $854 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,200 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $630 |
Total assets | $245,232 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $41 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $245,191 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $245,232 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that South Sound Estuary Association has recieved totaling $55,900.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Dawkins Charitable Tr Olympia, WA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,900 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | $69,706,599 | $6,069,985 |
Splash International Seattle, WA | $12,181,246 | $13,283,598 |
Tetiaroa Society Bellevue, WA | $7,625,328 | $2,684,139 |
Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group White Salmon, WA | $465,445 | $2,206,435 |
Puyallup Watershed Initiative Tacoma, WA | $379,398 | $978,542 |
Maritime Fire And Safety Association Portland, OR | $5,291,276 | $2,166,777 |
Washington Water Trust Seattle, WA | $1,408,790 | $1,645,764 |
Coos Watershed Association Coos Bay, OR | $679,420 | $1,755,011 |
Long Tom Watershed Council Eugene, OR | $679,829 | $1,421,291 |
Applegate Partnership Jacksonville, OR | $538,601 | $1,632,247 |
North Fork John Day Watershedcouncil Long Creek, OR | $389,738 | $1,329,109 |
Rogue River Watershed Council Central Point, OR | $572,562 | $1,254,212 |