Nonprofit · EIN 94-3193786
NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY
Also known as NORTHWEST PASSAGES
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98175
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $289,206 | $84,298 | $204,908 | $299,194 | $0 | $299,194 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $76,084 | $79,600 | -$3,516 | $94,286 | $0 | $94,286 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $287,634
- of which government grants
- $231,971
- Program service revenue
- $1,570
- Investment income
- $2
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $10,577
- Program services (functional)
- $83,101
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,197
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $94,286
- Total assets, end of year
- $299,194
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $299,194
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $222,707
- Gross receipts
- $289,206
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1994
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawna Williams | President, Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Williams | Treasurer, Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Sallie Crowell | Secretary, Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Call | Burrows Island Lighthouse Project Manager, Director Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| David Savage | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Laurie Medill | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kitty McKoon-Hennick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Armstrong | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Ed McNamee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wayne Tucker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Senour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Dinsmore | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Tim Merher | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawna Williams | President, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Williams | Treasurer, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Sallie Crowell | Secretary, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Call | Burrows Island Lighthouse Project Manager, Director | 12 | $0 |
| David Savage | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Laurie Medill | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kitty McKoon-Hennick | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Armstrong | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Anderson | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Ed McNamee | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Wayne Tucker | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Senour | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Dinsmore | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Tim Merher | Director | 0.1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 75421, SEATTLE, WA 98175-0421
- In care of
- % NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Shawna Williams, PO BOX 75421, Seattle, WA 981750421
- Signed the 990
- Michael Williams, Treasurer
- Phone
- (206) 577-7233
- Website
- https://www.nwschooner.org
- 990-N for 2023 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Shawna Williams, 12321 102Nd Ln Ne, KIRKLAND WA 98034. Mailing address: PO BOX 75421, Seattle WA 98175. Website: https://www.nwschooner.org/
Mission
To preserve the vessels, facilities, and skills of the Northwest's Maritime Heritage.
Program accomplishments
- Restoration, maintenance, and operation of the historic Schooner Lavengro (a 100 year-old 63-foot wooden schooner). Training volunteers in the art of wooden boat maintenance, piloting, and safety on the water. Educating the public on the history and operation of the vessel via educational displays and charters. In 2025, the Schooner Lavengro operated free public sails every month, displayed the vessel with educational material at the Center for Wooden Boats year round, provided educational docenting, and trained members in rigging skills.Expenses $22,216 · revenue $1,570
- Restoration of the Burrows Island Lighthouse, keeper's homes, and surrounding grounds, for the preservation of maritime history, and eventual educational access by the public. Volunteers on the project learn to build using era-appropriate techniques and materials. Major 2025 accomplishments included improving foundations, installing a water system, significant repairs to windows, and the full transfer of the Lighthouse property over to the NWSS. The NWSS also trained volunteers, educated the public at the Port Townsend Farmers Market, gave multiple talks in Anacortes, and led 4 public tours of the property.Expenses $60,885
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3193786
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N67)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $299,194
- Income (IRS master file)
- $289,206
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $289,206 | $84,298 | $299,194 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $76,084 | $79,600 | $94,286 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Shawna Williams Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Diana Hennick Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Laurie Jean Medill Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 94-3193786).
Questions about NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY is 94-3193786.
- Is NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY 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 NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Shawna Williams.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST SCHOONER SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $289,206, expenses of $84,298 and total assets of $299,194 at year end.
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