Nonprofit · EIN 91-1985912
COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Tax-exempt · OCEAN SHORES, WA 98569
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $322,212 | $223,140 | $99,072 | $464,947 | $12,008 | $452,939 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $241,549 | $211,264 | $30,285 | $354,547 | $7,147 | $347,400 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $297,538
- of which government grants
- $178,000
- Membership dues
- $1,808
- Program service revenue
- $19,580
- Investment income
- -$1,600
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,235
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,377
- Net income from gaming
- $260
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,057
- Other revenue
- $6,694
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,561
- Other salaries and wages
- $95,945
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $155,904
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,490
- Occupancy
- $3,923
- Depreciation
- $6,479
- Program services (functional)
- $129,917
- Management and general (functional)
- $93,223
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $354,547
- Total assets, end of year
- $464,947
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,008
- Net assets, end of year
- $452,939
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $163,384
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $452,939
- Gross receipts
- $382,562
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 34
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB BAKER | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $46,561 |
| HOLLY DUFFY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE RITTENHOUSE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CJ GRIFFITHS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| NANCY ELDRIDGE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4.5 | $0 |
| DEE BAKER | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CATHEY PETERSON | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| GILLIAN CHAMBERS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CATHY NELSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PETE FOX | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN STEVENS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 9 | $0 |
| BETH OLSZAK | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| SUSAN WRIGHT | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA HAYFORD | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $52,519 |
| HOLLY DUFFY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BRUCE RITTENHOUSE | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| NANCY ELDRIDGE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| DEE BAKER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| CATHEY PETERSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEAN STEVENS | Treasurer, Pres Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DICK BOWER | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TOM BAKER | Director Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| BETH OLSZAK | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SUSAN WRIGHT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DARLING | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1033 CATALA AVE SE, OCEAN SHORES, WA 98569-8910
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- P O Box 726, Ocean Shores WA 98569
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JACOB BAKER, 1033 CATALA AVE SE, OCEAN SHORES, WA 98569
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- James Nagan, 272 Sand Dune Avenue NW, Ocean Shores WA 98569
- Signed the 990
- BETH OLSZAK, Treasurer
- Phone
- (360) 289-4617
- Website
- interpretivecenter.org
- Return prepared by
- PRESZLER LARNER MERTZ & CO LLP
Mission
To educate the public about the natural and cultural history of Washingtons Pacific Coast and inspire the joy and wonder of nature. The Coastal Interpretive Center considers Washington Pacific Coast to include the area from the Columbia River northward to Cape Flattery and eastward from the continental shelf to watersheds draining into the Pacific Ocean.
Program accomplishments
- No new services were added in 2024. However, outreach and education were expanded. This included adding guided naturalist tours throughout all of Grays Harbor County and providing significantly expanded in-class educational services. There was a 50% increase from 2023 in the number of museum visitors and students visiting as part of educational school programs.Expenses $129,917
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1985912
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $464,947
- Income (IRS master file)
- $382,562
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $322,212 | $223,140 | $464,947 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $241,549 | $211,264 | $354,547 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $206,703 | $154,690 | $319,661 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: James Nagan | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 91-1985912).
Questions about COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER
- What is the EIN of COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER is 91-1985912.
- Is COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JACOB BAKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,561 (JACOB BAKER, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does COASTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $322,212, expenses of $223,140 and total assets of $464,947 at year end.
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