Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) is a post-secondary trade school that teaches craftmanship through boatbuilding at its 7-acre campus in Port-Hadlock, Washington. Incorporated as a non-profit …
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Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building is a arts culture organization based in PORT HADLOCK, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 911122839.
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Mission
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) is a post-secondary trade school that teaches craftmanship through boatbuilding at its 7-acre campus in Port-Hadlock, Washington. Incorporated as a non-profit corporation 40 years ago, the school has taught over 1,700 graduates the skills required to build and maintain both traditional and contemporary wooden boats, and in 2018 launched its new program to teach marine systems for marine technicians. The school fulfills three overarching goals as defined in its strategic plan: (1) providing quality education and job readiness (2) preserving and teaching craftsmanship (3) bringing vitality to our local community. NWSWB works closely with the boatbuilding industry to ensure that skills taught are relevant to current needs.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorthwest School of Wooden Boat Building is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Port Hadlock, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 911122839. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911122839. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building is located in Port Hadlock, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 52 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building is a arts culture organization based in PORT HADLOCK, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 911122839. Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 911122839, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF WOODEN BOAT BUILDING 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (16)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 52 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building
- What is Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building?
- Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building is a arts & culture school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Port Hadlock, United States. Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building is a arts culture organization based in PORT HADLOCK, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 911122839.
- When was Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building founded?
- Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building?
- Sonja Mathews serves as President.
- Where is Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building located?
- Headquartered in Port Hadlock, WA, United States.
- What is Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building trustworthy?
- Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911122839.
- What is Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building's website?
- http://www.nwswb.edu