Northwest Maritime Center

Organization Overview

Northwest Maritime Center is located in Port Townsend, WA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Northwest Maritime Center employed 133 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Maritime 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 12/2022, Northwest Maritime Center generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 8 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION: THE MISSION OF THE NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER IS TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL GENERATIONS IN TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY MARITIME LIFE, IN A SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY.WHO WE ARE: AT OUR CORE WE USE POWERFUL MARITIME EXPERIENCES TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ADVENTURE, AND CELEBRATE OUR MARITIME CULTURE. WE DO IT FOR OUR OWN LOVE OF BOATS, IN SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY AND MARITIME INDUSTRY, BUT MOSTLY BECAUSE REGARDLESS OF THE SUBJECT, THE SEA IS THE MOST POWERFUL TEACHER WE KNOW.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: NWMC PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL MARITIME PROGRAMS TO YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH THE GOALS OF CONNECTING STUDENTS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, BUILDING MARITIME WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGAGING PEOPLE IN THE MARITIME ENVIRONMENT. OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS, RANGING FROM LEARN-TO-SAIL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT PROGRAMS SPECIFIC TO THE MARITIME FIELD INCLUDE CHARACTER BUILDING THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK TRAINING AND ON DEVELOPING MARITIME-RELATED SKILLS THROUGH MENTORSHIP. CURRICULA INCLUDE VESSEL OPERATIONS, MARINE CONSTRUCTION, AND MARINE RESOURCES.


LARGE PUBLIC EVENTS INCLUDING THE PORT TOWNSEND WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL AND THE RACE TO ALASKA ENGAGE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS, ATTENDEES, AND FANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE MARITIME TRADITIONS AND CULTURE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.


EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITY USAGE INCLUDING BOATHOUSE AND PROGRAM FLEET THAT ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN AND ENJOY TRADITIONAL BOATING SKILLS, MARITIME CIRCULATING LIBRARY, SYMPOSIUMS, EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND PUBLIC EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephen Oliver
Director
$0
Sally Goetz Shuler
Director
$0
Peter Geerlofs
Director
$0
Leeanne Schirato
Secretary
$0
Alex Adams
Director
$0
Mark Bunzel
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$98,227
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,677,589
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,059,672
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $503,454
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,835,488
Total Program Service Revenue$1,066,833
Investment income $2,215
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $238,970
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$137,357
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $371,387
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,024,513

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Northwest Maritime Center has awarded $116,100 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WESTERN FLYER

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$75,877

PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$40,223
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$11,461,391
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$6,024,513
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