Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Protecting our salmon and ensuring their survival for future generations through education and outreach.
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Protecting our salmon and ensuring their survival for future generations through education, advocacy and outreach.fish education programs reach thousands of students and adults. In 2021, over 15,000 visitors benefited from educational offerings at the hatchery. The goal of fish's in-class presentations is to cultivate a sense of wonder about salmon and to provide expertise for students and teachers in king county who are learning about salmon. They are provided free of charge to classes that have scheduled a field trip to the hatchery. Super salmon sleuths is designed for preschool groups. Program content customization is offered upon request. Fish educates visitors about the role of the hatchery in salmon recovery, the economy of issaquah creek and the importance of watershed …
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Protecting our salmon and ensuring their survival for future generations through education and outreach.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Issaquah, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 911640245. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $662K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 88 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery is located in Issaquah, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery has $662K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $662K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 84% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Protecting our salmon and ensuring their survival for future generations through education, advocacy and outreach.fish education programs reach thousands of students and adults. In 2021, over 15,000 visitors benefited from educational offerings at the hatchery. The goal of fish's in-class presentations is to cultivate a sense of wonder about salmon and to provide expertise for students and teachers in king county who are learning about salmon. They are provided free of charge to classes that have scheduled a field trip to the hatchery. Super salmon sleuths is designed for preschool groups. Program content customization is offered upon request. Fish educates visitors about the role of the hatchery in salmon recovery... Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $662K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911640245, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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FRIENDS OF THE ISSAQUAH SALMON HATCHERY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
- What is Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery?
- Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Issaquah, United States. Protecting our salmon and ensuring their survival for future generations through education, advocacy and outreach.fish education programs reach thousands of students and adults. In 2021, over 15,000 visitors benefited from educational offerings at the hatchery. The goal of fish's in-class presentations is to cultivate a sense of wonder about salmon and to provide expertise for students and teachers in king county who are learning about salmon. They are provided free of charge to classes that have scheduled a field trip to the hatchery. Super salmon sleuths is designed for preschool groups. Program content customization is offered upon request. Fish educates visitors about the role of the hatchery in salmon recovery, the economy of issaquah creek and the importance of watershed stewardship. 70 trained volunteer guides provide tours of the hatchery to school children during the week and to adult and youth groups in the evenings and weekends. Fish is engaged in a community-wide awareness campaign to promote saving of the endangered lake sammamish kokanee population and the human impact on the environment that is causing its decline. The goal of fish's youth and adult education programs is to cultivate a sense of wonder about salmon and to provide expertise for students, teachers and other groups in king county who are learning about salmon, their impact on our environment and the importance to the health of puget sound in keeping the salmon coming home.
- When was Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery founded?
- Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery?
- Peter Gowell serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery located?
- Headquartered in Issaquah, United States.
- What is Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery trustworthy?
- Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 88 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911640245.
- What is Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery's website?
- http://www.issaquahfish.org