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EIN 91-1985912

Coastal Interpretive Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Ocean Shores
State
Washington
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A56: Natural History, Natural Science Museums
Description
Coastal Interpretive Center educates the public about the natural and cultural history of Washington's Pacific Coast and inspires the joy and wonder of nature. Washington Pacific Coast is considered to include the area from the Columbia River northward to. In 2022, the Center fully re-opened to public admission after being closed due to COVID restrictions. Dr. Barbara Hayford was hired as a new full-time Director. The Board reviewed its mission statement and reconfirmed it.
Total revenues
$241,549
2023
Total expenses
$211,264
2023
Total assets
$354,547
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Coastal Interpretive Center

During 2023, the Center expanded the staff to add an Educational Services Coordinator. The work of this person has strengthened the education outreach of the Center, added the new programs listed above, and broadened outreach to local school participation in programs. The Center is recovering from the COVID experience with a renewed on-site attendance of 6,886 visitors and logged 2,369 volunteer hours with new programs started in 2023. The Centers website and social media (Facebook & Instagram) accounts have reached 255,276 people in 2023.

Who funds Coastal Interpretive Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Grays Harbor Community FoundationTo Support the Program.$32,047
Humanities WashingtonCovid Recovery Funds As Provided By the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Arp)$7,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$122

Personnel at Coastal Interpretive Center

NameTitleCompensation
Barbara HayfordExecutive Director$48,348
Jean StevensTreasurer$0
Holly DuffySecretary$0
Mike HryckoVice President$0
Nancy EldridgePresident$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Coastal Interpretive Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$205,387
Program services$20,076
Investment income and dividends$883
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-187
Net income from fundraising events$9,371
Net income from gaming activities$335
Net income from sales of inventory$5,684
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$241,549

Form 990s for Coastal Interpretive Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-05990View PDF
2022-122023-05-15990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990EZView PDF
2020-122021-05-24990EZView PDF
2019-122021-05-19990EZView PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
October 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $32,047 from Grays Harbor Community Foundation
July 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $22,500 from ArtsFund
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1033 Catala Ave Se
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
County
Grays Harbor County, WA
Website URL
interpretivecenter.org/ 
Phone
(360) 289-4617
IRS details
EIN
91-1985912
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A56: Natural History, Natural Science Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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