Discover Your Northwest
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 92
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 10/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-0921955
Organization Overview
Discover Your Northwest is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Discover Your Northwest employed 92 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discover Your Northwest 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, Discover Your Northwest generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DISCOVER YOUR NORTHWEST PROMOTES THE DISCOVERY OF NORTHWEST PUBLIC LANDS, ENRICHES THE EXPERIENCE OF VISITORS AND BUILDS COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP OF THESE SPECIAL PLACES TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS PUBLISHING: PUBLISHED BOOKS, BROCHURES, MAPS AND NEWSPAPERS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF NORTHWEST PUBLIC LANDS.
EDUCATIONAL SALES AND INFORMATION STAFFING: PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL MERCHANDISE TO VISITORS, THROUGH OPERATION OF 104 VISITOR CENTER BOOKSTORES AT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC LANDS THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. PROVIDED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH VISITOR ORIENTATION, ENHANCING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MILLION ANNUAL PUBLIC LANDS VISITORS, AND CONTRIBUTING TO COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP OF PUBLIC LANDS.
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH (AID TO AGENCIES): PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, USDA FOREST SERVICE, ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, AND CITY OF SEATTLE IN CONDUCTING INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Adams Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $82,106 |
Dean Yoshina Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Christy Mcdanold Sec/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Allen Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bonnie Lippitt Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gary Cummins Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $837,368 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,001,349 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,062 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,838,717 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $268,049 |
| Investment income | $112 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,909 |
| 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 | $1,199,993 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,399,427 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,480 |
| 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. | $87,264 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,724 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,023,751 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,455 |
| Other employee benefits | $196,079 |
| Payroll taxes | $113,257 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,140 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,531 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $333,992 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,955 |
| Office expenses | $99,561 |
| Information technology | $53,062 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,328 |
| Travel | $16,083 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,118 |
| Interest | $15,844 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,639 |
| Insurance | $8,666 |
| All other expenses | $2,656 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,376,197 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $669,601 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,100,681 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $167,967 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $824,635 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,686 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $54,230 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,832,800 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $257,230 |
| 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 | $149,259 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $406,489 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,487,958 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $938,353 |
| 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 | $2,832,800 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Discover Your Northwest has awarded $14,200 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Bend, OR PURPOSE: Deschutes trails | $8,400 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: Oregon community funds | $5,800 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Discover Your Northwest has recieved totaling $399,528.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau Bend, OR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PROGRAM OPERATIONS | $135,000 |
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: OST and Mentoring | $107,955 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $31,500 |
Community Initiatives Oakland, CA PURPOSE: VISITOR CENTER AUDIO-VISUAL UPGRADES | $25,000 |
Gray Family Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: K12 Education | $24,000 |
Little Family Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | $23,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Twin Falls Canal Company Twin Falls, ID | $15,506,404 | $6,312,715 |
Oaks Park Association Portland, OR | $15,243,848 | $2,154,099 |
Aberdeen-Springfield Canal Co Aberdeen, ID | $4,973,666 | $3,199,383 |
Big Wood Canal Company Shoshone, ID | $14,862,261 | $3,464,114 |
Washingtons National Park Fund Seattle, WA | $3,011,773 | $2,578,646 |
Discover Your Northwest Seattle, WA | $2,832,800 | $3,399,427 |
Hat Butte Mutual Canal Company Nampa, ID | $519,153 | $1,258,792 |
Boys & Girls Club Of The Umpqua Valley Roseburg, OR | $4,819,111 | $1,858,339 |
Happy Canyon Company Inc Pendleton, OR | $1,239,056 | $1,841,169 |
Denali Education Center Denali Park, AK | $3,977,416 | $678,642 |
Salmon River Canal Company Ltd Twin Falls, ID | $1,901,770 | $954,732 |
Trail Mix Inc Juneau, AK | $1,972,045 | $1,896,110 |