| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") | 93,520 | 174,662 | 202,643 | 164,712 | 378,723 | 1,014,260 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 82,520 | 188,274 | 197,916 | 307,705 | 342,449 | 1,118,864 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 176,040 | 362,936 | 400,559 | 472,417 | 721,172 | 2,133,124 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 2,133,124 | |||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6 | 176,040 | 362,936 | 400,559 | 472,417 | 721,172 | 2,133,124 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 176,040 | 362,936 | 400,559 | 472,417 | 721,172 | 2,133,124 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 5. | 6 | |
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7
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
7 | |
| 8 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6 | 8 | |
| 9 Line 7 amount divided by Line 8 amount | 9 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2025 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2025 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2025 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025: | ||||
| a From 2020....... | ||||
| b From 2021....... | ||||
| c From 2022....... | ||||
| d From 2023....... | ||||
| e From 2024....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2025 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2020 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2025 from Section D, line 6: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2025 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2025, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2025. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2026. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2025..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | STUDENT SUMMER CAMPS: THE SALISH SEA SCHOOL OFFERED IMMERSIVE SUMMER CAMPS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COMBINING ADVENTURE WITH EDUCATION TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MARINE CONSERVATION LEADERS. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING OBSERVING MARINE WILDLIFE ON GUIDED BOAT TRIPS, KAYAKING THROUGH KELP FORESTS AND INTERTIDAL ZONES, AND CONDUCTING HANDS-ON MARINE RESEARCH. THESE ACTIVITIES DEEPENED STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING OF THE SALISH SEAS ECOSYSTEMS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY, AND PERSONAL GROWTH, HELPING PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND A MEANINGFUL CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD. AS JUNIOR CITIZEN SCIENTISTS, STUDENTS COLLECTED DATA ON SPECIES LIKE TUFTED PUFFINS AND SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALES, ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTING TO REAL-WORLD CONSERVATION EFFORTS. IN 2024, STUDENTS TOOK PART IN SMALL-GROUP ACTIVITIES, WHICH PROVIDED IMPACTFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. SCHOLARSHIPS ENSURED ACCESS FOR STUDENTS FROM DIVERSE SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | STUDENT FIELD TRIPS: THE SALISH SEA SCHOOL PROVIDED OUTDOOR, EXPERIENTIAL FIELD TRIPS FOR K-12 STUDENTS, FOCUSING ON MARINE ECOSYSTEMS, SALMON HABITATS, AND WATERSHED HEALTH. THESE PROGRAMS COMBINED SHORE-BASED AND BOAT-BASED ACTIVITIES, IMMERSING STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTERED ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN GUIDED WILDLIFE OBSERVATION, EXPLORED THE SALMON LIFE CYCLE, ANALYZED PLANKTON SAMPLES, AND INVESTIGATED INTERTIDAL ZONES. THESE ACTIVITIES CONNECTED STUDENTS DIRECTLY WITH THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, ENHANCING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE SALISH SEAS UNIQUE ECOSYSTEMS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION. IN 2024, STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN FIELD TRIPS, INCLUDING MANY FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN SKAGIT COUNTY AND BEYOND. SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE EXPERIENCING THE SALISH SEA FOR THE FIRST TIME. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | PUFFIN ECOTOURS: PUFFIN ECOTOURS OFFERED GUIDED BOAT TRIPS TO OBSERVE TUFTED PUFFINS AND OTHER SEABIRDS WHILE PROMOTING CONSERVATION AWARENESS. PARTICIPANTS CONTRIBUTED TO BIRD SURVEYS SUPPORTING THE TUFTED PUFFIN RECOVERY PLAN IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE. IN 2024, THESE TOURS ADVANCED RESEARCH ON PUFFIN POPULATIONS AND THEIR PREY WHILE FOSTERING AN APPRECIATION FOR THE SALISH SEAS ECOSYSTEMS. PROCEEDS FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS, PROVIDING FIRST-TIME ACCESS TO MARINE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. PUFFIN ECOTOURS DIRECTLY SUPPORTED THE SALISH SEA SCHOOLS MISSION TO INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE BOARD REVIEWS FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE BOARD AND STAFF ANNUALLY DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, WHICH ARE DOCUMENTED AND REVIEWED TO MAINTAIN TRANSPARENCY IN FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL DECISIONS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE SALISH SEA SCHOOLS PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IS AS FOLLOWS: INDEPENDENT REVIEW AND APPROVAL: THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS. THE BOARD IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ARE NOT COMPENSATED BY THE ORGANIZATION. COMPARABILITY DATA: WHILE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CONDUCT A FORMAL COMPENSATION STUDY, THE BOARD CONSIDERS COMPENSATION DATA FROM COMPARABLE NONPROFITS IN THE LOCAL AREA. THIS INFORMAL REVIEW ENSURES THAT THE ORGANIZATIONS COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE REASONABLE AND ALIGNED WITH THE BARE MINIMUM NECESSARY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN QUALIFIED STAFF, GIVEN THE ORGANIZATIONS LIMITED RESOURCES. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION: THE BOARDS DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. PROCESS OVERVIEW: THE PROCESS BEGINS WITH A REVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATIONS FINANCIAL POSITION AND BUDGET BY THE BOARD. THE BOARD DISCUSSES THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION, FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS, AND INFORMAL COMPARISONS TO SIMILAR NONPROFITS IN THE AREA. THE BOARD THEN APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET. WHILE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT YET HAVE A FORMAL JOB PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS OR KPIS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE BOARD PROVIDES INFORMAL FEEDBACK AND GUIDANCE TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS GOALS AND MISSION. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING ITS GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND PLANS TO FORMALIZE ITS COMPENSATION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESSES AS IT GROWS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE SALISH SEA SCHOOL'S FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL SUMMARIES ARE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR DONORS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE COMMUNITY. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | CONTRACT WORK 95,692 2,518 2,518 TRAINING 588 16 16 PAYROLL PROCESSING 5,336 0 0 TOTAL 101,616 2,534 2,534 |
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