Salish Sea School
The salish sea schools mission is to awaken curiosity and deepen connections with the sea through shore and sea exploration programs for all ages.
The Salish Sea School
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The salish sea school's mission is to create student leaders in marine conservation through educating students through place-based, experiential learning, empowering students through research initiatives and engaging students to act for our oceans.
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The salish sea schools mission is to awaken curiosity and deepen connections with the sea through shore and sea exploration programs for all ages.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySalish Sea School is a registered environment nonprofit based in Anacortes, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833277816. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $449K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Salish Sea School 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 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.
Salish Sea School is located in Anacortes, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Salish Sea School has $449K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 91% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Salish Sea School is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $449K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Salish Sea School. 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.
Salish Sea School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Salish Sea School profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The salish sea school's mission is to create student leaders in marine conservation through educating students through place-based, experiential learning, empowering students through research initiatives and engaging students to act for our oceans. Salish Sea School is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Salish Sea School's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $449K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Salish Sea School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Salish Sea School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833277816, 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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SALISH SEA SCHOOL 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 Salish Sea School
- What is Salish Sea School?
- Salish Sea School is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Anacortes, United States. The salish sea school's mission is to create student leaders in marine conservation through educating students through place-based, experiential learning, empowering students through research initiatives and engaging students to act for our oceans.
- When was Salish Sea School founded?
- Salish Sea School was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Salish Sea School?
- Betsey Thoennes serves as President.
- Where is Salish Sea School located?
- Headquartered in Anacortes, United States.
- What is Salish Sea School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Salish Sea School trustworthy?
- Salish Sea School 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 Salish Sea School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 833277816.
- What is Salish Sea School's website?
- http://www.thesalishseaschool.org