Sound Experience
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $687.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Port Townsend, WA
- Founding
- 05/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-6170893
Organization Overview
Sound Experience is located in Port Townsend, WA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (U99) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sound Experience employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sound Experience 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, Sound Experience generated $687.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $849.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND EMPOWER AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY THAT WORKS TO IMPROVE OUR MARINE ENVIRONMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING FY2021, SOUND EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCED CONTINUED PROGRAM DISRUPTION DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC TO ITS OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS ABOARD THE SCHOONER ADVENTURESS. THE ORGANIZATION THEREFORE ADAPTED ITS PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE "VIRTUAL VOYAGES AND "CONSECUTIVE DAY PROGRAMS." THESE PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE MORE THAN 200 STUDENTS FROM OREGON AND WASHINGTON STATES PARTICIPATING IN VIRTUAL VOYAGES. DURING 35 HOUR PROGRAMS DELIVERED ABOARD ADVENTURESS TO STUDENTS LEARNING VIRTUALLY IN THEIR CLASSROOMS (OR HOMES), SOUND EXPERIENCE PROGRAM STAFF AND CREW DELIVERED INTERACTIVE ONLINE LESSONS SUCH AS SALISH SEA DRIFTERS: PLANKTON 101 IN WHICH STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT PLANKTON COLLECTION AND OBSERVATION, AND EXPLORED LIVE PLANKTON SAMPLES THROUGH A SHIPBOARD MICROSCOPE. ADDITIONAL VIRTUAL PROGRAMS WERE DELIVERED DURING PUBLIC SCHOOL SPRING BREAK WEEKS BY SHIPBOARD LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAM STAFF ABOARD ADVENTURESS. STUDENTS "TOURED" THE SHIP VIRTUALLY, LEARNED ABOUT SYSTEMS AND SAFETY, AND EXPLORED SKILLS OF A SAILOR AND PROFESSIONAL CREW MEMBER ROLES THAT ARE NEEDED TO SAFELY OPERATE A VESSEL.
PARTNER PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO BE A MAJOR FOCUS FOR SOUND EXPERIENCE WHICH INCLUDED SEATTLE SKILLS CENTER/SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEKLONG SUMMER CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS WHERE STUDENTS EARNED HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR LEARNING INDEPTH SHIPBOARD SYSTEMS AND SKILLS NEEDED TO "RUN THE DECK" OF A VESSEL. OTHER IMPORTANT NEW AND GROWING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS INCLUDE GENDER ODYSSEY AT SEA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEATTLE'S TRANSFAMILIES NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR TYTAN (TRANS YOUTH TAKING ACTION) WHERE TRANSGENDER AND GENDERDIVERSE TEENAGERS COULD JOURNEY ABOARD ADVENTURESS IN A SPACE THAT ENABLED THEM TO BE THEMSELVES IN A FUN, DYNAMIC AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. GOALS INCLUDED SUPPORTING DIFFERENCES, MAKING NEW FRIENDS, EXPANDING THEIR COMFORT ZONES AND BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN PARTICIPATING YOUNG PEOPLE. AS WITH ALL PROGRAMS, GENDER ODYSSEY MODELED TEAMWORK AND RESPONSIBILITY, AND PROVIDED STRONG CREW ROLE MODELS WITH RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND COMMUNITY AS WELL AS AN INTRODUCTION TO POSSIBLE MARITIME CAREER PATHS.
SOUND EXPERIENCE CONTINUED TO EXPERTLY MAINTAIN ITS NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, U.S. COASTGUARD COMMERCIALLYLICENSED SAILING SHIP ADVENTURESS WITH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS ALONG WITHREGULAR MAINTENANCE. CREW AND SHIPYARD STAFF ASSESSED AND REPAIRED THE SHIP'S FIBERGLASS WATERTANKS TO ENSURE A CLEAN AND RELIABLE WATER SYSTEM FOR ALL WHO SAIL ABOARD. MEMBERS OF THEBOARDLED SHIP COMMITTEE WORKED TOGETHER WITH HAVEN BOATWORKS TO TRANSFORM A MAIN TOPMASTINTO A MAIN GAFF.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Catherine Collins Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $75,723 |
Pat Pielage Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Masura President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Swenson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alexandra Tellez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Satish Lyer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $35,575 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $22,012 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $494,161 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $551,748 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $130,247 |
| Investment income | $4,147 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,130 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $687,272 |
| 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. | $75,723 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,931 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $319,042 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,639 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,891 |
| Payroll taxes | -$7,261 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,980 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,700 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,716 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,745 |
| Travel | $3,145 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,196 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $221,641 |
| Insurance | $26,414 |
| All other expenses | $28,980 |
| Total functional expenses | $849,895 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,478 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $50,621 |
| 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 | $1,381 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,110 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,541,647 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $305,750 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,995,987 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,481 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $37,743 |
| 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 | $60,224 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,935,763 |
| 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 | $1,995,987 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sound Experience has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Stanton & Ernestine Bennett Charitable Tr Lake Oswego, OR PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION PROGRAM FOSTERING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND MARITIME CAREERS THROUGH SHIPBOARD PROGRAMS ABOARD THE SCHOONER ADVENTURESS ON THE WATERS OF THE SALISH SEA. | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Cook Inlet Aquaculture Assoc Kenai, AK | $11,800,880 | $3,429,988 |
Arctic Research Consortium Of The United States Incorporated Fairbanks, AK | $1,035,300 | $2,649,701 |
Cascadia Research Collective Olympia, WA | $1,265,660 | $1,732,486 |
Sound Experience Port Townsend, WA | $1,995,987 | $687,272 |
Musk Ox Development Corporation Palmer, AK | $1,880,363 | $566,268 |
Ncw Tech Alliance Wenatchee, WA | $444,514 | $942,033 |
Dash Industry Forum Beaverton, OR | $118,983 | $263,900 |
Conservation Economics Institute Inc Twin Falls, ID | $25,686 | $0 |
American Society Of Primatologists Beaverton, OR | $299,106 | $226,468 |
Oceangate Foundation Seattle, WA | $114,580 | $0 |
Cascadia Cleantech Prize Seattle, WA | $35,786 | $0 |
Washington State Academy Of Sciences Seattle, WA | $84,284 | $0 |