North Cascades Institute
- Assets
- $10.0m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 71
- Location
- SedroWoolley, WA
- Founding
- 12/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1327775
Organization Overview
North Cascades Institute is located in SedroWoolley, WA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, North Cascades Institute employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Cascades Institute 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, North Cascades Institute generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, North Cascades Institute has awarded 74 individual grants totaling $2,278,218. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FOR ALL THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES IN NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NORTH CASCADES ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER (THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER OR THE LEARNING CENTER) IS A HUB OF DISCOVERY FOR ALL AGES IN ONE OF THE WILDEST, MOST BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE LANDSCAPES IN NORTH AMERICA. THE LEARNING CENTER, WHICH OPENED IN 2005, IS SITUATED ON DIABLO LAKE IN NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK. THE LEARNING CENTER INCLUDES A NATURAL HISTORY LIBRARY, AQUATIC AND TERRESTRIAL CLASSROOMS, DINING HALL, AMPHITHEATER, OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR 92 PARTICIPANTS AND 14 STAFF, OUTDOOR LEARNING ROOMS AND ACCESS TO TRAILS. IN 2008, THE LEARNING CENTER WAS AWARDED LEED SILVER CERTIFICATION BY THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL FOR HIGH LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT IN SUSTAINABILITY AND INTEGRATION WITH NATURAL SYSTEMS.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOSTER CONSERVATION VALUES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND APPRECIATION FOR OUR PUBLIC LANDS IN UNDERSERVED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THROUGH IMMERSION IN AN ALPINE ENVIRONMENT SHAPED BY GLACIERS, SUMMER YLA TRIPS INSPIRE LOCAL TEENAGERS TO MANIFEST A HOPEFUL, JOYFUL, AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE NORTH CASCADES ECOSYSTEM AND THE PEOPLE WHO ARE PART OF IT.2021 PARTICIPANTS: 57
ADULT CLASSES & FIELD EXCURSIONS, FAMILY GETAWAYS, BASE CAMP, SKAGIT TOURS, ONLINE CLASSES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS BRING NEW AUDIENCES TO THE NORTH CASCADES TO LEARN, RECREATE AND BE INSPIRED. WE ALSO REACH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THROUGH MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS AND STREAMING LITERARY AND POETRY READINGS.2021 PARTICIPANTS: 2,298
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Saul Weisberg Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $89,590 |
Bec Detrich Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $74,784 |
Martin Mehalchin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
George Sanders Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sterling Clarren Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mona West Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,497,431 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,268,305 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,750 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,765,736 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $976,627 |
| Investment income | $130,120 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $42,656 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $313,673 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $371,933 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,600,745 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $72,990 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $262,756 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $182,423 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,606 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,769,510 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,806 |
| Other employee benefits | $162,337 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,847 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,079 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $54,960 |
| Fees for services: Other | $87,151 |
| Advertising and promotion | $44,239 |
| Office expenses | $25,261 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $139,267 |
| Travel | $78,903 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $7,619 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $107,516 |
| Insurance | $21,581 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,422,676 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $461,412 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $247,333 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,409 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $69,949 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $166,778 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $50,474 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $805,539 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,210,591 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,023,485 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $172,165 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $61,191 |
| 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 | $285,615 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $38,577 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $557,548 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,206,856 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,259,081 |
| 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 | $10,023,485 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, North Cascades Institute has awarded $27,900 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
METHOW VALLEY ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: Scholarships for 110 students | $9,180 |
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: Scholarships for 89 students. | $7,290 |
WADE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: Scholarships for 79 students. | $6,210 |
ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: Scholarships for 63 students. | $5,220 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that North Cascades Institute has recieved totaling $7,975.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Hugh And Jane Ferguson Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $7,000 |
Ehrlich Donnan Foundation Bainbridge Island, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $975 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,390,119 |
| Earnings | $414,611 |
| Admin Expense | $148,654 |
| Net Contributions | $591,948 |
| Ending Balance | $4,248,024 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Islandwood Bainbridge Island, WA | $50,540,724 | $6,123,638 |
International Living Future Institute Seattle, WA | $963,361 | $5,297,800 |
The Mountaineers Seattle, WA | $15,961,748 | $6,430,077 |
North Cascades Institute SedroWoolley, WA | $10,023,485 | $4,600,745 |
Western Environmental Law Center Eugene, OR | $4,952,217 | $3,795,370 |
The Mazamas Foundation Portland, OR | $0 | $310,985 |
Re Sources Bellingham, WA | $2,864,199 | $2,250,942 |
Alaska Geographic Association Anchorage, AK | $3,284,633 | $2,376,291 |
Wave Foundation Portland, OR | $200,487 | $1,071,113 |
Mt Adams Institute Trout Lake, WA | $857,860 | $1,790,229 |
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory Inc Sunriver, OR | $3,758,004 | $2,449,544 |
Methow Valley Sports Trails Association Winthrop, WA | $3,634,590 | $1,901,026 |