Nonprofit · EIN 91-1327775
NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,586,653 | $4,725,049 | -$138,396 | $9,234,574 | $407,259 | $8,827,315 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,708,863 | $4,512,025 | $196,838 | $8,910,640 | $472,142 | $8,438,498 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,752,304
- of which government grants
- $307,410
- Program service revenue
- $1,819,655
- Investment income
- $257,693
- Net rental income
- $68,414
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $74,503
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $688,587
- Other revenue
- $757,001
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $550,201
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $156,892
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,311,564
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,045,685
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $37,142
- Accounting fees
- $40,169
- Occupancy
- $278,471
- Travel
- $100,831
- Depreciation
- $90,857
- Program services (functional)
- $3,934,654
- Management and general (functional)
- $490,902
- Fundraising (functional)
- $299,493
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,910,640
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,234,574
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $407,259
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,827,315
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $580,647
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,538,630
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,530,095
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,297,220
- Gross receipts
- $5,745,304
- Employees
- 83
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bec Detrich | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $139,986 | $16,906 |
| Brad Tuininga | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Carter McBride | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| George Sanders | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mona West | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Sterling Clarren | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Zimmie Caner | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Yingzhao Liu | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Meredith Lohr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Beau MacGregor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Colleen McShane | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin Mehalchin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Burr Neely | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Byron Ricks | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Denice Rochelle | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEC DETRICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,220 | $12,887 |
| STERLING CLARREN | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD TUININGA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CARTER MCBRIDE | VICE BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE SANDERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MONA WEST | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ZIMMIE CANER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERRY COOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DUNHAM GOODING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LIANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BEAU MACGREGOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NAN MCKAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN MCSHANE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN MEHALCHIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PRIYA NANJAPPA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BYRON RICKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENICE ROCHELLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUREEN RYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 810 STATE ROUTE 20, SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284-1263
- In care of
- % NORT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Bec Detrich, 810 State Route 20, SedroWoolley, WA 982841239
- Signed the 990
- Bec Detrich, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (360) 854-2599
- Website
- www.ncascades.org
- Return prepared by
- JACOBSON LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Mission
The institutes's mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through transformative learning experiences in natures.
Program accomplishments
- North Cascades Environmental Learning Center (the Environmental Learning Center or the Learning Center) is a hub of discovery for all ages in one of the wildest, most biologically diverse landscapes in North America. Opened in 2005 in partnership with the National Park Service and Seattle City Light, the Learning Center is situated on Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park and includes a natural history library, aquatic and terrestrial classrooms, dining hall, amphitheater, overnight accommodations for 92 participants and 14 staff, outdoor learning rooms and access to trails.Conferences and Retreats - Custom educational programs, lodging and meals at the Environmental Learning Center inspire reflection and connection to the natural world as well as to each other. The Institute welcomes conferences, events, retreats, workshops, trainings, reunions and other gatherings. The Institute hosted 14 programs with a range of goals including accessibility for underserved groups, hiking, conservation, school groups and a wedding. In 2024, there were 419 Participants and 1317 Learner Days.Retail Operations - The Institute operates seven retail stores in and around North Cascades National Park and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. In 2024, there were new visitation and sales records as visitors from around the world came to explore and learn about the North Cascades. This partnership reaches a large and diverse audience and fosters deeper connections with nature via educational resources while also helping fund Institute and National Park Service programs.Community Programs - The Institute contributed staff, resources, and educational programming to regional community groups in the Skagit Valley in 2024.Kulshan Creek Neighborhood Youth Program is a year-round educational program that engages young people ages 5-18 from the Mount Vernon, WA neighborhoods of Kulshan Creek, Casa de San Jose and Harrison Apartments. It offers a series of monthly field trips to explore the outdoors and encourages positive social interactions with peers, adult mentors, community members and local organizations. The Institutes contribution served 28 people for 56 learner days.Concrete Summer Learning Adventure is a program for Concrete Elementary students run in partnership with the Concrete School District, Community Health Outreach Program at United General Hospital, Western Washington University and North Cascades National Park. Institute staff worked with an Environmental Science class on a semester-long project to learn the science of composting and aid students in designing more effective composting systems to manage food waste at Concrete High School. We served 17 students over 116 learner days.Expenses $1,384,785 · revenue $640,420
- Mountain School - This program is an immersive environmental education program for 5th grade classes that has been serving regional schools since 1990. Through hands-on interdisciplinary activities, students are connected to the natural and cultural history of our region, form connections with their classmates and the environment, and sharpen their understanding of their own identities.The 2024 Mountain School season was the first uninterrupted season since 2019. The program served 2,026 participants with a total of 6,078 Learner Days. The Institute implemented several refinements to the curriculum that addressed staff requests and allowed for the streamlining of student experiences during their stay.Expenses $1,259,197 · grants $197,531 · revenue $582,339
- Youth Leadership - This program engages diverse local teens in multi-day backpacking and canoe-camping trips in North Cascades National Park and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. In addition to outdoor skill development, YLA focuses on leadership skills, team building, and climate change solutions, giving students the knowledge and tools they need to become stewards of the natural world and engage in community advocacy. Beyond backcountry trips, YLA offers additional opportunities for local high school students to engage in outdoor skill-building and climate activism projects. In 2024, the Institute offered nine backcountry trips for 67 participants and served 117 students through related programming, representing 861 total learner days.Expenses $732,131 · grants $352,670 · revenue $338,588
- Adult and Family Education - The Institute's suite of Family Getaways, Base Camp Learning and Lodging, Field Seminars, Online Classes and Skagit Tours continues to bring diverse audiences to the North Cascades to learn, recreate and be inspired. Activities include art and photography classes, birding and mushrooming outings, presentations on wolves and orcas, and guided hikes and boat tours on Diablo Lake. In 2024, there were 8,686 participants and 14,038 Learner Days.Affinity Weekend was an opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to convene together to explore, rest, reflect, and connect while staying at our campus in the North Cascades National Park. This inaugural program was also an important next step in making our programs more equitable and inclusive. We hosted 46 participants from the community groups Outdoor Asian, Latino Outdoors, and Outdoor Afro.Expenses $558,541 · revenue $258,308
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
- 91-1327775
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,234,574
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,745,304
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,586,653 | $4,725,049 | $9,234,574 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,708,863 | $4,512,025 | $8,910,640 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,773,501 | $4,072,913 | $8,007,979 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 91-1327775).
Questions about NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE is 91-1327775.
- Is NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE 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 NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE 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 NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE 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 NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Bec Detrich.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,986 (Bec Detrich, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does NORTH CASCADES INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,586,653, expenses of $4,725,049 and total assets of $9,234,574 at year end.
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