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Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

Protecting our salmon and ensuring their survival for future generations through education and outreach.

Animal Welfare Issaquah, WA EIN 911640245 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
88/100 · methodology

About Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

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 …

Founded
Headquarters
Issaquah, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D113
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

Protecting our salmon and ensuring their survival for future generations through education and outreach.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D113
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 88
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 28.4% of total expenses ($94,705 of $333,198).

Where every $1 goes

$0.84
Program expenses$0.84 ($278,503)
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Friends 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

PE
Peter Gowell
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

DA
David G•••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
DA
David P••••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
EI
Eileen B•••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
HE
Heidi D•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JO
Jonathan K•••••
TREASURER
KE
Kelly R•••••••••
PRESIDENT
LA
Larry F•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
LE
Lena B•••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
MA
Madeline F•••
MEMBER AT LARGE
MA
Mary L•• P••••
SECRETARY
PE
Peter G•••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
PE
Peter W••••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
RI
Richard S•••
MEMBER AT LARGE
RO
Robin K•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RO
Robin S•••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
ST
Steve H••••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
TR
Tracy M••••
MEMBER AT LARGE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
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$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery This page 88 $661,701 84%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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