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.
