2015 Annual Report

Here are some of 2015’s highlights:

  • Celebrated preservation successes with 8 honorees and 130 guests at our 7th Annual Preservation Awards on May 12, 2015, with Dennis Andersen serving as emcee
  • Co-hosted 2 Civic Boot Camps with Historic Seattle staff participating as guides
  • Closed New Markets Tax Credits for Washington Hall
  • Began Phase 3 of restoration at Washington Hall, and established an anchor tenant partnership agreement
  • Transitioned to new leadership under Kji Kelly after the retirement of Executive Director Kathleen Brooker
  • Launched InterUrban advocacy event series, successfully engaging new audiences through distinct, one-off events
  • Engaged 1,326 participants through 39 varied educational programs

We were grateful to receive support from the following:

City of Seattle | Office of Arts and Culture

  • $2,488 to support education programs

King County Council

  • $280,000 Heritage Capital Funds were given to support restoration of Washington Hall
  • King County and 4Culture granted $986,000 through the Building 4 Culture program to complete Washington Hall’s capital campaign, and fund Phase 4 of the Hall’s restoration

4Culture

  • $12,000 sustained support was given to assist with annual educational program costs
  • $15,000 grant was funded to restore windows at Wallingford’s Good Shepherd Center

Private Foundations and Donors

  • Raynier Foundation awarded $250,000 to support operations at Washington Hall
  • Generous contributions received through Give Big totaled $10,000
  • Individual gifts from supporters totaled 713

Below, you’ll find our annual financial statements indicating our financial position, revenues, and expenses for 2015.