Wild Salmon Center

Organization Overview

Wild Salmon Center is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (D33) the organization is classified as: Fisheries Resources, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wild Salmon Center employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Salmon 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, Wild Salmon Center generated $9.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.7% 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.

Since 2016, Wild Salmon Center has awarded 89 individual grants totaling $5,185,451. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF WILD SALMON CENTER IS TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF WILD SALMON ECOSYSTEMS ACROSS THE PACIFIC RIM. WE IDENTIFY SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO SUSTAIN WILD SALMONIDS AND THE HUMAN COMMUNITIES AND LIVELIHOODS THAT DEPEND ON THEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NORTH AMERICA PROGRAMALASKA -WORKED WITH AN ALASKA-BASED COALITION OF TRIBES, FISHERMEN, BUSINESS OWNERS AND ORGANIZATIONS ON THE CONSERVATION OF BRISTOL BAY WATERSHEDS.OREGON -PARTNERING WITH MORE THAN A DOZEN CONSERVATION AND FISHING ORGANIZATIONS, WSC CONTINUES TO LEAD A PROCESS TO MODERNIZE FOREST MANAGEMENT AND THE CONSERVATION OF SALMON HABITAT ON STATE AND PRIVATE LANDS.WASHINGTON -ON THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA, WSC WORKED WITH LOCAL TRIBES, LAND OWNERS, AGENCIES AND CONSERVATION PARTNERS ON CULVERT REPLACEMENT EFFORTS AND OTHER SALMON HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS.


COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER PROGRAMS - TEAMED WITH SCIENTISTS AND PROGRAM DIRECTORS TO EXPLAIN THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING SALMON HABITAT INTACT AND PROTECTING LIFE HISTORY AND GENETIC DIVERSITY IN WILD SALMON FISHERIES. THE COMMUNICATIONS STAFF ALSO DEVELOPED MEDIA TO HIGHLIGHT THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF SALMON STRONGHOLDS AROUND THE NORTH PACIFIC.


SCIENCE IN COLLABORATION WITH MORE THAN TWO DOZEN ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND LOCAL PARTNERS FROM CALIFORNIA TO ALASKA TO THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST, WSC SCIENTISTS BUILT NEW KNOWLEDGE AND DATA TO SUPPORT CUTTING EDGE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND RESILIENCE BUILDING AT THE REGIONAL AND WATERSHED LEVEL.


WESTERN PACIFIC PROGRAMSUPPORTED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AROUND KEY SALMON WATERSHEDS AROUND THE REGION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nikita Mishin
Director
$0
Mary Ruckelshaus
Director
$0
David Kelley
Director
$0
John Childs
Director
$0
Ivan Thompson
Director
$0
Tatiana Degai
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Walker Michael Pic
Consulting Services
$169,443
Ecotrust Properties Llc
Office Rent
$146,468
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$954,000
Government grants $1,750,327
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,643,280
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $24,676
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,347,607
Total Program Service Revenue$90,367
Investment income $64,515
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $34,902
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,538,255

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wild Salmon Center has awarded $1,351,103 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UPPER NEHALEM WATERSHED COUNCIL

PURPOSE: Implementation of the "Strategic Action Plan for Nehalem River Coho Population Recovery" (large wood placement project)

$161,964

SIUSLAW SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

PURPOSE: Install large wood on habitats in Upper Indian Creek

$80,422

CURRY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

PURPOSE: Implementation of the "Strategic Action Plan for Elk River Coho Population Recovery" (Cedar, Sawmp, Kermit projects)

$77,081

MIDCOAST WATERSHEDS COUNCIL

PURPOSE: Development of the "Strategic Action Plan for Siletz River Coho Population Recovery"

$36,317

COLUMBIA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

PURPOSE: Implementation of the "Strategic Action Plan for Nehalem Coho Population Recovery" (Rock Creek project)

$6,330

APPLEGATE PARTNERSHIP & WATERSHED COUNCIL

PURPOSE: Implementation of the "Strategic Action Plan for Evans Creek Coho Population Recovery"

$54,373
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
California Trout
San Francisco, CA
$20,921,260
International Pacific Halibut Commission
Seattle, WA
$11,001,813
The Freshwater Trust
Portland, OR
$7,682,823
Wild Salmon Center
Portland, OR
$9,538,255
Long Live The Kings
Seattle, WA
$4,701,376
Salmonid Restoration Federation
Eureka, CA
$4,293,365
Hood Canal Slmon Enhancement Group
Belfair, WA
$3,655,084
Cascade Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group
Wenatchee, WA
$3,056,110
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
Bellingham, WA
$2,619,798
Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement
Vancouver, WA
$2,613,314
South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group
Olympia, WA
$2,017,493
Wild Fish Conservancy
Duvall, WA
$1,838,039
Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group
Mount Vernon, WA
$1,743,902
North Olympic Salmon Coalition
Port Townsend, WA
$1,718,434
Mid Puget Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group
Seattle, WA
$1,574,439
Native Fish Society Inc
Oregon City, OR
$1,155,282
The Stronghold Fund
Portland, OR
$1,831,875
Hood Canal Coordinating Council
Poulsbo, WA
$1,233,171
Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board
Wenatchee, WA
$1,300,553
Eel River Watershed Improvement Group
Fortuna, CA
$982,674
Chehalis Basin Fisheries Task Force
Montesano, WA
$985,777
California Wetfish Producers Association
Buellton, CA
$984,046
Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project
Santa Cruz, CA
$1,094,472
Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries
Mukilteo, WA
$785,260
Sacramento Valley Ecological Restoration Foundation
Woodland, CA
$998,516

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