EIN 91-1122839

Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
31
City
Port Hadlock
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding teaches craftsmanship through boatbuilding at its 7-acre campus in Port Hadlock, Washington. The school offers comprehensive 12-month degree programs in traditional and contemporary wooden boatbuilding. The traditional program, a 90-credit AOS degree program, prepares students to build a variety of traditionally constructed vessels. The marine systems program covers subjects integral to boat building and repair. Completion of the 42-credit diploma program prepares a student for a career in the marine industry.
Total revenues
$2,306,100
2023
Total expenses
$2,058,736
2023
Total assets
$7,071,287
2023
Num. employees
31
2023

Program areas at Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

The 12-month Boatbuilding Associate of Occupational (AOS) Degree program offers a compact and comprehensive curriculum that takes time-tested traditional skills mixed with modern wood composite techniques to offer students the best program and get students into the workforce quickly. This hands-on training follows industry standards and techniques and provides effective and efficient boat building and woodworking techniques through a combination of hand and power tool use. Students learn while building a wide range of boat projects ranging from 8 to 36 feet, constructed through carvel, lapstrake, and composite construction techniques on power, sail, and row boats.
The 9-month Marine Systems Diploma program covers subjects integral to boat building and repair, such as electrical systems, electronics, corrosion, diesel engines, outboard motors, steering and controls, propulsion, hydraulics, marine plumbing and marine HVAC. Modeled on competency-based training, students demonstrate the work as well as understand the theory behind it. The program is specifically designed with input from subject matter experts, focusing on skills that employees need in the workplace. The hands-on training follows CFR, ABYC, NFPA, ABS, and NMEA industry standards and relies heavily on safety and workmanship. In-field training happens on real boats of all construction types: wood, fiberglass, aluminum, and steel. The school also provides one-week Intensive courses in individual disciplines taught in the Marine Systems program.

Who funds Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Ddora FoundationInternships$20,000
SONS OF NORWAY - 2-044 Poulsbo LodgeTo Continue the Heritage of Wooden Boat Building, Teaching Children the Art and Creating A Love of the History.$12,645

Personnel at Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

NameTitleCompensation
Betsy DavisExecutive Director$65,884
Jim ArgitesOperations Manager
Katie WhalenFinancial Aid Officer and Title Iv Coordinator
Heidi BlehmAdmissions and Student Services Manager
Christina RubenDeputy Director and Student Affairs Manager
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,033,328
Program services$1,233,731
Investment income and dividends$70
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$12,399
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-4,300
Net income from fundraising events$-26,295
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$52,568
Miscellaneous revenues$4,599
Total revenues$2,306,100

Form 990s for Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-07990View PDF
2022-092023-08-02990View PDF
2021-092022-04-15990View PDF
2021-092022-04-04990View PDF
2020-092021-04-14990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
September 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Ddora Foundation
May 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,645 from SONS OF NORWAY - 2-044 Poulsbo Lodge
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsSchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
42 N Water St
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
County
Jefferson County, WA
Website URL
nwswb.edu/allboard/ 
Phone
(360) 385-4948
IRS details
EIN
91-1122839
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B41: Community College, Jr. College
NAICS code, primary
61151: Technical and Trade Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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