Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 05/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1285783
Organization Overview
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Puget Soundkeeper Alliance 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, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.8% 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
PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE WATERS OF PUGET SOUND FOR THE HEALTH AND RESTORATION OF OUR AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS AND THE COMMUNITIES THAT DEPEND ON THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOUNDKEEPER: PUGET SOUNDKEEPER ALLIANCE (SOUNDKEEPER) WORKS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS BY ADVOCATING FOR STRONG POLLUTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS ON THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL. SOUNDKEEPER AIMS TO INSPIRE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ON CRITICAL PRIORITIES INCLUDING THE ELIMINATION OF POLLUTION FROM STORMWATER RUNOFF, PLASTIC WASTE, TOXIC DISCHARGES AND CONTAMINATED SITES, WASTEWATER FACILITIES, AND FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRIES. IN ADDITION TO REVIEWING NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMITS, SOUNDKEEPER MONITORS THE WATERS OF PUGET SOUND BY BOAT, KAYAK, FOOT, BIKE, AND AIRCRAFT TO DETECT, DOCUMENT, AND REPORT SOURCES OF ILLEGAL POLLUTION. WHEN PUGET SOUNDKEEPER FINDS POLLUTION, IT UTILIZES THE PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION PROVISION OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT TO BRING POLLUTING INDUSTRIES INTO COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS. LEGAL SETTLEMENT FUNDS ARE AWARDED TO REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS THAT RESTORE AND MITIGATE WATER POLLUTION IN COMMUNITIES MOST AFFECTED BY ILLEGAL POLLUTION DISCHARGES AND DEGRADED ECOSYSTEMS. TO DATE, SOUNDKEEPER HAS DIRECTED OVER $7.4 MILLION TOWARD CLEAN WATER PROJECTS IN THE REGION.
POLLUTION PREVENTION: PUGET SOUNDKEEPER'S POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAMS ENGAGE PUGET SOUND COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES, AND VISITORS IN REDUCING HARMFUL POLLUTION AND CLEANING UP LITTER AND MARINE DEBRIS ALONG AND IN PUGET SOUND WATERWAYS. EVERY YEAR, PUGET SOUNDKEEPER INVOLVES OVER 2,000 VOLUNTEERS IN STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS, EDUCATES MORE THAN 10,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES, AND PARTNERS WITH DOZENS OF AGENCIES, BUSINESSES, SCHOOL GROUPS, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN WATER QUALITY PROTECTION PROJECTS. TO DATE, PUGET SOUNDKEEPER HAS REMOVED MORE THAN 158,000 POUNDS OF MARINE DEBRIS WITH THE HELP OF 25,000 VOLUNTEERS.
OUTREACH: IN ADDITION TO A ROBUST ONLINE PRESENCE (ON ITS OWN WEBSITE AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS SUCH AS INSTAGRAM) PUGET SOUNDKEEPER REGULARLY PRODUCES PRINTED MATERIALS FOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, ATTENDS PUBLIC EVENTS TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH COMMUNITIES AROUND THE SOUND, WORKS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND SUPPORTS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WITH CLEAN WATER MATERIALS, INFORMATION, AND ADVOCACY UPDATES. THE TARGET AUDIENCE INCLUDES STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS, AGENCY PERSONNEL, FOUNDATIONS, AND THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING RECREATIONAL BOATERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sean Dixon Exec Director Jun-Dec '21 | Officer | 40 | $64,121 |
Elizabeth Lunney Interim Ed Jan-May '21 | Officer | 40 | $59,400 |
Patricia Baird President | OfficerTrustee | 18 | $0 |
Alana Knaster Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Putnam Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Ned Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $84,320 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $206,850 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $893,908 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,092 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,185,078 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $66,469 |
| Investment income | $229 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$20,347 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,231,429 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $123,725 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,963 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $516,137 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $57,427 |
| Payroll taxes | $49,004 |
| Fees for services: Management | $568 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $123,698 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,975 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $16,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $98,098 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,371 |
| Office expenses | $56,016 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,943 |
| Travel | $11,271 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,234 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,216,262 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $852,390 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $272,952 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $169,013 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,147 |
| 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 | $47,115 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,713 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,372,330 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $196,309 |
| 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 | $167,508 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $363,817 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $869,203 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $139,310 |
| 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 | $1,372,330 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Puget Soundkeeper Alliance has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Hugh And Jane Ferguson Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pacific Fishery Management Council Portland, OR | $2,196,214 | $4,638,236 |
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Eugene, OR | $8,148,720 | $5,480,543 |
Washington Environmental Council Seattle, WA | $7,754,519 | $4,435,837 |
The Alaska Center Education Fund Anchorage, AK | $1,662,766 | $2,979,648 |
Conservation Nw Seattle, WA | $2,082,344 | $3,166,393 |
Toxic-Free Future Seattle, WA | $3,191,679 | $2,569,649 |
Oregon Environmental Council Inc Portland, OR | $3,218,749 | $1,966,081 |
Columbia Riverkeeper Hood River, OR | $5,520,101 | $3,527,378 |
The Alaska Center Anchorage, AK | $805,016 | $2,011,969 |
1000 Friends Of Oregon Portland, OR | $5,758,271 | $1,960,937 |
Trustees For Alaska Anchorage, AK | $949,958 | $1,701,174 |
Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute Incorporated Moscow, ID | $3,686,983 | $1,675,187 |