2025-09-10T17:22:56-04:00 2024-12-31 272099082 Suppes CPA LLC 1010 1st St SE -Ste 240 Bandon OR 97411 990 2024-01-01 271344277 Artula Institute for Art and Environmental Ed % Katie Dougherty ARTU 5413290317 PO Box 1139 Bandon OR 97411 KATIE DOUGHERTY Executive Director 5413290317 2025-07-24 true true SEAN SUPPES P00532815 5413476000 2025-09-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Washed Ashore Katie Dougherty PO Box 1139 Bandon OR 97411 901090 false X X 2010 OR Artula Institute for Arts and Environmental Educations mission is to provide opportunities to express and teach environmental issues through the arts. 4 4 12 50 0 0 150693 61943 768305 682054 20248 9320 5192 14829 944438 768146 3500 0 383588 468992 0 0 777397 689458 1160985 1161950 -216547 -393804 587009 227942 158944 54599 428065 173343 Artula Institute for Arts and Environmental Educations mission is to provide opportunities to express and teach environmental issues through the arts. false false 1023187 Washed Ashore is the primary cultural initiative of the Artula Institute for Arts and Environmental Education, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create and exhibit large-scale, visually striking sculptures made entirely from marine debris in order to educate the public about plastic pollution in oceans and waterways. Through art, community engagement, and environmental education, the organization aims to inspire positive changes in consumer behavior and promote stewardship of marine ecosystems. In 2024, Washed Ashore advanced its mission by collecting and processing marine debris from the Oregon Coast and transforming it into powerful educational art. Hundreds of volunteers and community members participated in free public workshops and hands-on programs, reinforcing the connection between environmental action and community creativity. The organization began its first-ever Artist-in-Residence program in 2024, funded by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. This initiative culminated in 2025 with the completion and installation of The Reddish Egret, a signature sculpture now on display on Galveston Island, Texas. The artwork highlights Gulf Coast habitat conservation and raises awareness about the impact of plastic pollution on marine life. Washed Ashore launched its Ocean Activity Book, a dynamic educational resource filled with conservation science, games, and interactive content for children and families. More than 2,500 copies were distributed to schools, libraries, museums, and community centers across the U.S., helping expand the organizations reach far beyond exhibition venues. A significant highlight of 2024 was Washed Ashores new partnership with Mutual of Omahas Wild Kingdom. This collaboration resulted in the commissioning of Bill the Coho Salmon, a large-scale sculpture created from Pacific Northwest marine debris. The sculpture complements an upcoming episode of Wild Kingdom that focuses on the conservation of Pacific Northwest coho salmon. As part of this partnership, Mutual of Omaha also sponsored the distribution of free Ocean Activity Books to local schools in communities near Wild Kingdoms featured venues throughout the U.S., expanding Washed Ashores educational impact across a diverse range of geographic regions. Through a combination of physical exhibits and virtual learning tools, Washed Ashores total audience reach grew to over 40 million since the programs founding. While 2024 was a year of programmatic growth and continued national visibility, the organization also experienced a substantial financial loss. In response, Washed Ashore is taking decisive action in 2025 to ensure long-term sustainability. This includes right-sizing the professional staff, aligning operational expenses with available funding, and intensifying fundraising and partnership efforts to stabilize and strengthen the organizations financial position. Washed Ashore remains deeply committed to its mission and is taking strategic steps to preserve its impact and inspire the next generation of ocean stewards through art and education. 1023187 true false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 7 0 true 12 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false OR X X Katie Dougherty 5413290317 PO Box 1139 Bandon OR 97411 Brad Parks ConservationEducation Director 0.00 0.00 X 102110 0 8777 Katie Dougherty Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 93150 0 7608 Kevin Smith OperationsFinance Director 40.00 0.00 X 76900 0 3765 Gleneda Borton Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diane Shakin Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Stephens Board Chair 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Helen Farr Secretary 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 272160 0 20150 1 false false false 34123 27820 61943 Enviro Art Exhibition 611710 682054 682054 682054 401 401 70957 62038 8919 8919 8919 0 83985 70906 13079 13079 Stock Photos 900004 1750 1750 1750 768146 705802 0 401 X 3500 3500 272160 179010 93150 129489 129489 28469 22061 6408 38874 30421 8453 393 393 2330 2330 134293 127093 7200 1088 1088 93815 93815 133354 133354 21770 21770 897 897 46729 44250 2479 11636 11636 Art Exhibit Transportation 110867 110867 Dues and Subscriptions 645 645 Shipping 770 770 Cell Phone Reimbursement 4759 3559 1200 126112 110947 15165 1161950 1023187 138763 0 422441 8629 29238 1224 11818 126457 4000 430 931751 840549 119512 91202 587009 227942 19857 9599 139087 45000 158944 54599 X 428065 173343 428065 173343 587009 227942 -393804 139082 0 X false false false X 439096 110695 164014 150693 61943 926441 606508 904475 894955 768305 682054 3856297 1045604 1015170 1058969 918998 743997 4782738 0 0 0 0 0 0 4782738 13 122 175 20248 11467 32025 13 122 175 20248 11467 32025 12856 29530 48113 5192 14829 110520 1058473 1044822 1107257 944438 770293 4925283 0.97110 0.97130 0.01000 0.00000 X X X X 931751 840549 91202 91202 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 When the 990 is completed by the CPA it is emailed to the board for their review. The Board then has a window of opportunity to make comments or recommend changes. After the review the 990 is then filed. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Each transaction is evaluated for conflicts of interest on an ongoing basis. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Executive director compensation is decided by the full board of directors. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Officer compensation is decided by the full board of directors. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organizational documents are available to the public by request. The documents can be hard copy, emailed or faxed. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g Marketing Consultant 77,247Sculpture Repair Contactors 49,846Total 127,093 List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Small Tools 4,845Event Supplies 1,787Workshop Supplies 749Crew Meals 1,458Volunteer Program 118Education Resources 109Storage 1,200Van Expenses 340Equipment Rent 1,133Educational Signage 651Sculpture Materials and Labor 98,557Total 110,947