Northwest Discovery Project is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2019, Northwest Discovery Project employed 7 individuals. Northwest Discovery Project 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 12/2019, Northwest Discovery Project generated $122.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $99.3k during the year ending 12/2019. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO AWAKEN WONDER AND PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF THIS REGION'S ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ENGAGING EXHIBITS, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND WILDLIFE REHABILITATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF WASHINGTON MARINE LIFE THROUGH INTERACTION. MLC AIMS TO INTRODUCE VISITORS TO THE CREATURES IN THE SALISH SEA AND INSTILL A LOVE FOR THE MARINE ANIMALS THAT ARE AT HOME IN THESE WATERS. WE ARE ACTIVE IN PROMOTING STEWARDSHIP OF THE WATERWAYS (WHATCOM CREEK, PADDEN CREEK, SQUALICUM CREEK AND NOOKSACK RIVER) AND WATERSHED THAT FLOW INTO THE ESTUARY OF BELLINGHAM BAY. OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE, RESTORE AND MAINTAIN MARINE HABITAT FOR FISH AND INVERTEBRATES LIVING IN BELLINGHAM BAY. THE MLC IS AN EXCITING PUBLIC INTERACTIVE CENTER WHERE VISITORS CAN CLOSELY OBSERVE AND DEVELOP A GREATER APPRECIATION AND CONNECTION WITH THE ANIMAL WORLD THAT LIVES BENEATH OUR COASTAL WATERS; A WATER WORLD THAT IS OFTEN HIDDEN AND INACCESSIBLE.
SEE WWW.MARINELIFECENTER.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jon Soine Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Bert Webber Director | 0 | $0 | |
Andrew Evans Director | 0 | $0 | |
Jay Bornstein Director | 0 | $0 | |
Dave Green Director | 0 | $0 | |
Brad Smith Director | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $122,583 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $122,583 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $71,659 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $19,843 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $7,791 |
Total expenses | $99,293 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $0 |
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