Mission To Seafarers, operating under the name Seattle Seafarers Center, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 04/2023, Seattle Seafarers Center employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seattle Seafarers 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 04/2023, Seattle Seafarers Center generated $231.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $227.0k during the year ending 04/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE SEATTLE SEAFARERS CENTER'S MISSION IS TO WELCOME AND CARE FOR SEAFARERS WHO VISIT PUGET SOUND THROUGH SHIP VISITS, TRANSPORTATION, ADVOCACY, COMMUNICATION TOOLS, AND BASIC NECESSITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHAPLAINS AND TRAINED SHIP VISITORS MEET EVERY CARGO SHIP DOCKED IN THE PORT OF SEATTLE PLUS SOME IN EVERETT AND TACOMA IN ACCORDANCE WITH COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: 505 VISITS DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR. VISITORS BRING WIFI AND SIM CARDS ON BOARD, WELCOME SEAFARERS WHO CAN'T LEAVE THE SHIP, AND ESCALATE ANY OBSERVED WELFARE ISSUES. VISITORS PERFORMED MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR SEVERAL SEAFARERS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES AT SEA EN ROUTE TO THE PORT OF SEATTLE. SHOPPING AND DELIVERY SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FOR SEAFARERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR SHIP DUE TO VISA OR SHORE LEAVE RESTRICTIONS. IN 2022-2023 THE CENTER'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM GAVE YOUNG ADULTS FROM THE SEATTLE SERVICE CORPS, THE NORTH AMERICAN MARITIME MINISTRY ASSOCIATION, AND MISSION TO SEAFARERS MENTORSHIP AND REAL WORK EXPERIENCE.
THE CENTER MAINTAINED A GARDEN ON ITS PROPERTY FOR THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF THE FISCAL YEAR TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO GROW VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS ADJACENT TO OUR FACILITY.
THE CENTER PROVIDED 1205 "DITTY BAGS" TO SEAFARERS ON CARGO SHIPS - 1003 BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2022 AND JANUARY 2023 AND 202 DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR, ALONG WITH 2078 SWEATSHIRTS AND T-SHIRTS THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE YEAR. VOLUNTEERS SEW CLOTH BAGS AND KNIT STOCKING CAPS. THE BAGS ARE FILLED WITH TOILETRIES, A STOCKING CAP, PLAYING CARDS, OTHER TREATS, AND A HANDWRITTEN NOTE. THE CENTER'S CHAPLAINS AND SHIP VISITORS DISTRIBUTE THE BAGS TO EVERY SEAFARER ENTERING THE PORT DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, IN ACCORDANCE WITH COVID PROTOCOLS. IN-KIND DONATIONS OF CLOTHING ALLOWED THE CENTER TO EXPAND THE DITTY BAG PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SWEATSHIRTS AND T-SHIRTS IN ADDITION TO DITTY BAGS THIS YEAR.
THE MISSION STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO MORE THAN 1,491 CRUISE SHIP EMPLOYEES DURING THE 2022 SEATTLE CRUISE SEASON (MAY-OCTOBER), WITH SERVICE PROVIDED TO CRUISE SHIPS IN THE PORT OF SEATTLE. THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE IS A VAN SERVICE BETWEEN THE CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL AND DOWNTOWN SEATTLE PROVIDED BY A LOCAL RESIDENT WHO CAN DIRECT SEAFARERS TO SHOPPING AND TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN THE CITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julia Cooper Operations Director | Officer | 40 | $41,823 |
David M Stockert Board President | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Daniel C Irwin Board Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Joseph A Cotton Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Michele Barutha Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristen Schultz Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $6,699 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $525 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $8,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $189,275 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $204,999 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $208 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $26,198 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $525 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $231,930 |
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. | $41,823 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,547 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $4,800 |
Other salaries and wages | $85,868 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,660 |
Other employee benefits | $1,350 |
Payroll taxes | $5,684 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,043 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $86 |
Office expenses | $7,046 |
Information technology | $1,410 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,632 |
Travel | $7,508 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,343 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,496 |
Insurance | $11,373 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $227,015 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,014 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $374 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $82,165 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,953 |
Total assets | $136,506 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,622 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,698 |
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 | $6,320 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $125,271 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $4,915 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $136,506 |