Special Thanks to: Fort Nisqually Fo0undation

5400 N. Pearl St. #11

Tacoma, WA 98407

Website:

FortNisquallyFoundation.org

Email:

info@FortNisquallyFoundation.org

2018

Annual Report

Dr. Jerry V. Ramsey and Elaine Purdue Ramsey Endowment for Fort Nisqually

Glenn Sutt for remembering Fort Nisqually Foun-dation in his estate planning

The Cannon Family Fund and Bryan Burgin for their continued financial support

The Tacoma Arts Commission for funding Crafts of the Past

Metro Parks Tacoma’s Legacy Campaign donors

Claire Keller-Scholz for editing and producing Occurrences: Journal of Northwest History

Katrinka Mannelly, Chris Erlich, Joanne Deu-ermeyer, and Lou Henley for working the Foun-dation’s Fast Track table at events. Arlene Adrian, Dick Bacon, Alisha Bartlett, Gail Cram, Darlene Dickinson, Joanne Deuermeyer, Chris & Matt Erlich, Lou Henley, Kelly Lauder-dale, Jason Loan, Judy Lyen, Katrinka & Brian Mannelly Matt & Cynthia Markham, Dave Petter-son, Rich & Dana Repp, Dave Rogers, Eunice Schmidt, Jennie Sheridan, Christina & Eric Young-er, and Jim & Jill Weatherford for volunteering at Friday at the Fort and Homespun Happy Hour Everyone who generously donated items to the

annual Robert Burns Dinner auction

Fish Brewing for supporting our annual fundrais-

er Friday at the Fort

Chris Erlich for donating her design services for

Friday at the Fort

$26,684 in direct support the fort’s general programming budget. This covers special events, Crafts of the Past, exhibits, living history activities, collections & library, clothing closet, volunteer program and national accreditation. $15,000 to MPT to help offset MPT support Fort Operations $4466 in scholarships, allowing 812 under-served children to take an educational school tour for free. $443,000 invested in a new endowment: Glenn Sutt Legacy to Fort Nisqually Held successful silent and live auctions at the Robert Burns Volunteer Recognition Dinner Held the 9th Annual Friday at the Fort fundraiser. Hosted the beer garden for the new adult afterhours event Homespun Happy Hour in June, July & August Continued offering the “Fast Track Table” for Foundation members at fort events. This resulted in more connection with our members and new member outreach.

Our board has been working diligently this year to broad-en our outreach, advocacy and financial impact on Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. We were given a generous gift from the estate of Glenn Sutt and have taken those funds and placed them in an endowment with the Greater Tacoma Community Foun-dation in the name of “Glenn Sutt Legacy to Fort Nisqual-ly”. This move, in addition to the Jerry V and Elaine Pur-due Ramsey endowment, creates a more solid financial situation for the fort. We were awarded grant money to continue our summer Crafts of the Past program. The format has changed to five artisans once each month May through September. This creates more of an event feel and attracts a larger audience. We provided scholarships for over 800 students to visit the Fort! We are working on more granting opportunities in 2019 to grow that number because we know there is a great unreached population in this community. We have been reaching out to local tribes and other foundations to grow our partnerships, as well as further-ing relationships within Metro Parks to successfully advo-cate for the needs of the fort. None of this would be possible without our philanthropic minded members, sponsors, donors and charitable foun-dations. Their support enables us to provide financial support for the Fort’s programs and give each visitor an opportunity to experience history delivered with authen-ticity and excellence at Fort Nisqually. Annika Bunney, Director Chris Erlich, Treasurer Katrinka Mannelly, Secretary Margaret McCormick, Director Dana Repp, President John Simpkins, Director Staff Liaison: Jim Lauderdale

2018 Financial Summary Message from the Board 2018 Highlights

2018 Board

Starting liabilities and Equity: $102,873

Income: Grants $4,053 Endowment Income $2,500 Donations from Individuals and Businesses

(includes Glenn Sutt estate) $489,215

MPT Legacy Gifts $2,841

Matching Gifts $4,450

Retail Rebate Programs $319

Membership dues $10,195

Fundraising $10,109

Interest $37

Restricted $13,673

Total: $537,392

Expenses:

MPT Share $15,000

Scholarships $4,466

Direct Support to Fort $25,654

GTCF:Glenn Sutt Legacy to Fort Nisqually $443,000

WSU Press for publication of "The Letters

of Dr. Tolmie at Fort Nisqually" and

ALFHAM Conference Expenses $13,773

Total: $501,893

Operational Expenses:

Membership benefits $4,661

Bank fees and license fees $84

Fundraising expenses $2,433

Administration expenses $321

Total: $7,499

Ending Liabilities and Assets $130,682

*Bank account include Capital Projects Fund, Balance

$32,093