Northwest School Of Wooden Boat Building
Northwest School Of Wooden Boat Building
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is "to teach and preserve boatbuilding and marine systems while developing the individual as a craftsperson." Set against the backdrop of over 100 marine businesses on Port Townsend Bay, the Boat School serves to bring talented and creative people to Jefferson County in Washington State, thereby serving its immediate geographic area with an influx of talented boatbuilders and craftspeople. The students who are served by programs at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding are drawn from around the country and around the world due to the school's strong reputation and unique focus. The school's projects have been featured nationally in Wooden Boat Magazine and in Off Center Harbor's videos.
About
TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY WOODEN BOATBUILDING PROGRAMS ARE COMPREHENSIVE 12 MONTH DEGREE PROGRAMS. THE 90 CREDIT AOS DEGREE PROGRAM IN TRADITIONAL WOODEN BOATBUILDING TEACHES STUDENTS TO BUILD A VARITY OF TRADITIONALLY CONSTRUCTED VESSELS AND PREPARES THEM FOR ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FIELD OF WOODEN BOAT BUILDING INCLUDING TRADITIONAL BOAT SHOPS, SHIP YARDS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARIITME MUSEUMS. THE 90 CREDIT AOS DEGREE PROGRAM IN COMTEMPORARY WOODEN BOAT BUILDING TEACHES STUDENTS THE MODERN TECHNOLOGY OF WOODEN BOAT CONSTRUCTION THAT IS EMPLOYED BY MANY YACHT MANUFACTURERS AND WOODEN BOAT BUILDERS WHO ARE MELDING THE AESTHETICS OF WOOD WITH THE ADVANTAGE OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE ADHESIVES AND SHEATHING MATERIALS. THIS DEGREE PREPARES THEM FOR ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT IN BOAT SHOPS AND VESSEL MANUFACTURING UTILIZING LAMINATING, STRIP- PLANKING, COLD MOLDING, AND OTHER COMPOSITE BOAT BUILDING TECHNIQUES.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The northwest school of wooden boatbuilding (nwswb) is a post-secondary trade school that teaches craftsmanship through boatbuilding at its 7-acre campus in port-hadlock, washington. incorporated as a non-profit corporation 38 years ago, the school has taught over 1,600 graduates the skills required to build and maintain both traditional and contemporary wooden boats, and in 2018 launched its new program to teach marine systems for marine technicians. the school fulfills three overarching goals as defined in its strategic plan: (1) providing quality education and job readiness (2) preserving and teaching craftsmanship (3) bringing vitality to our local community. nwswb works closely with the boatbuilding industry to ensure that skills taught are relevant to current needs. the school's post-secondary degree and diploma programs are approved by the washington state workforce training and education board, accredited by the accrediting commission of career schools and colleges, approved by”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “The northwest school of wooden boatbuilding (nwswb) is a post-secondary trade school that teaches craftsmanship through boatbuilding at its 7-acre campus in port-hadlock, washington. incorporated as a non-profit corporation 38 years ago, the school has taught over 1,600 graduates the skills required to build and maintain both traditional and contemporary wooden boats, and in 2018 launched its new program to teach marine systems for marine technicians. the school fulfills three overarching goals as defined in its strategic plan: (1) providing quality education and job readiness (2) preserving and teaching craftsmanship (3) bringing vitality to our local community. nwswb works closely with the boatbuilding industry to ensure that skills taught are relevant to current needs. the school's post-secondary degree and diploma programs are approved by the washington state workforce training and education board, accredited by the accrediting commission of career schools and colleges, approved by”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is WA, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2019 as 42 N WATER ST, PORT HADLOCK, WA, 98339.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 24 employees on their payroll as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,125.
- The CEO remuneration plan within the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1981.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $906,276 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $51,296 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.