Seattle Scottish Highland Games Assn Inc is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seattle Scottish Highland Games Assn Inc 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 12/2023, Seattle Scottish Highland Games Assn Inc generated $440.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $430.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT TRADITIONAL CULTURE, HERITAGE, AND TRADITIONS OF SCOTLAND, AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT SCOTTISH AND CELTIC CULTURE BY SPONSORING GAMES, CONCERTS AND OTHER CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES. TO PROVIDE VENUES FOR TRADITIONAL ARTISTS AND ATHLETES TO INFORM, EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND COMPETE. TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUNG MEN AND WOMAN WISHING TO FURTHER THEIR EXPERTISE IN SCOTTISH AND CELTIC CULTURE HISTORY, ARTS, AND GAELIC, AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO MUSICIANS, DANCERS, AND OTHERS INVOLVED IN PURSUING CELTIC ART FORMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES AND CLAN GATHERING: THIS EVENT SHOWCASES THE HISTORY AND LORE OF SCOTLAND, AND PROVIDES COMPETITION IN THE AREAS OF SCOTTISH MUSIC, DANCE, ATTIRE, ATHLETICS AND APTITUDE, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO PERPETUATE HISTORICAL SCOTTISH CUSTOMS, SKILLS & TRADITIONS. APPROXIMATELY 16,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE GAMES.
CHRISTMAS PARADE AND HEATHER BALL: THESE ACTIVITIES ARE A VENUE FOR PROMOTING A SENSE OF PRIDE IN THE ETHNIC HERITAGE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SCOTTISH COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE FAMILY ORIENTED EVENTS FOR EXPERIENCING THE TRADITIONAL MUSIC, DANCE, DRESS AND FOOD OF SCOTTLAND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sharon L Ritelis Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Cynthia Lostoski Ass. Treasury | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Candida Burpee Exec. Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Gail Mathieson Rec Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Donald A Fincke Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Porter Patten Trustee | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,237 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,237 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $432,708 |
Investment income | $1,968 |
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 | $440,913 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $1,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $68,298 |
Office expenses | $291 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,516 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $5,093 |
All other expenses | $117,756 |
Total functional expenses | $430,106 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $474,562 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $474,563 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $474,563 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $474,563 |