The beauty of Orcas Island is more than skin deep. This comprehensive list of nonprofits and service organizations is an indicator of the breadth of our care and concern for the quality of life on Orcas. Often governed and staffed by volunteers and operated by donation and grants, these organizations meet the varied needs of our community.
Working with local high school senior Iris Parker Pavitt, OICF compiled this directory of service organizations serving Orcas Island. The listings include contact information and mission statements to connect donors, volunteers, and those in need to the organization and services. The listings are organized in alphabetical order, and by category. To request updates or changes to this list, please contact OICF at npo-directory@oicf.us or call 376-6423.
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| 4-H of San Juan County Category: Education 221 Weber Way, Suite LL Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-370-7662 cgauthier@wsu.edu Contact: Cindy Gauthier, 4H Program Coordinator Email: cgauthier@wsu.edu URL: http://sanjuan.wsu.edu/4-H/index.html |
WSU's 4-H youth development education creates supportive environments for all youth and families to reach their fullest potential. |
| Airhawks Flying Club Category: Education 470 Shooting Star Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-2450 Contact: Robert Waunch |
To provide scholarships for young people in San Juan County who are seeking their pilot's license. |
| Canoe Island French Camp Category: Education PO Box 370 Orcas, WA 98280 360-468-2329 info@canoeisland.org Contact: Camp Director Email: info@canoeisland.org URL: http://www.canoeisland.org/ |
French at all levels; kayaking, archery, fencing, cooking, sailing, art, theater. 2 & 3 week sessions; ages 9-16; family camps on private Canoe Island |
| Coffelt Farm Stewards Category: Education Environment 1071 Crow Valley Rd. Eastsound, WA 98245 stewards@coffeltfarm.org Contact: Ruthie Dougherty Email: stewards@coffeltfarm.org URL: http://coffeltfarm.org/ |
Coffelt Farm Stewards was incorporated in the state of Washington in 2/12/2009. (UBI #602905665). CFS received IRS 501(c)3 status in October 2010. |
| Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Category: Education Health Care Social Services P.O. Box 1516 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-5979 dvsasorcas@rockisland.com Contact: Anita Castle, Executive Director Email: dvsasorcas@rockisland.com URL: http://www.dvsassanjuans.org/ |
Our mission: prevention & elimination of domestic violence & sexual assault through victim services, education, community awareness, & social change. |
| Farm to Cafeteria Program Category: Education 36 Colorado Blvd. Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-3064 gomadie@gmail.com Contact: Madie Murray Email: gomadie@gmail.com URL: http://www.orcasislandf2c.org/ |
F2C is devoted to nourishing the minds and bodies of our K-12 public school students with the knowledge and consumption of fresh, organic local foods. |
| FEAST- Farm Education and Sustainability for Teens Category: Education Environment 715 School Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-1529 kschuh@orcas.k12.wa.us Contact: Kari Schuh Email: kschuh@orcas.k12.wa.us URL: http://www.feastprogram.org |
FEAST connects high school aged students with island farmers, construction workers, and experts to learn sustainability through experiential education |
| Four Winds * Westward Ho Category: Education Sports and Recreation 286 Four Winds Rd. P.O. Box 140 Deer Harbor, WA 98243 360-376-2277 paul@fourwindscamp.org Contact: Director Email: paul@fourwindscamp.org URL: http://www.fourwindscamp.org/ |
Four Winds*Westward Ho, est. in 1927, is a non-profit, traditional summer camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 15. |
| Friends of Moran State Park Category: Economy/Business Education Environment Sports and Recreation P.O. Box 1961 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-3111 info@friendsofmoran.com Contact: Michel Vekved Email: info@friendsofmoran.com URL: http://friendsofmoran.com/ |
Our mission is to support park staff as they manage the state park, enhance the visitor experience and provide educational outreach. |
| Friends of the San Juans Category: Education Environment PO Box 1344 650 Mullis St. #201 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-2319 info@sanjuans.org Contact: Executive Director Stephanie Buffum Field Email: info@sanjuans.org URL: http://www.sanjuans.org |
To protect the land, water, sea, and livability of the San Juan Islands through science, education, stewardship and advocacy. |
| Funhouse Commons Category: Education Endow Orcas Participant OICF Fund Holder 30 Pea Patch Lane Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-7177 pete@thefunhouse.org Contact: Pete Moe, Executive Director Email: pete@thefunhouse.org URL: http://funhousecommons.org |
The Funhouse, a community center for kids of all ages, offers mentoring programs, after-school programs, educational programs, and support for teens. |
| Indralaya/Orcas Island Foundation Category: Education 360 Indralaya Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-4526 Contact: Minor Lile and Leonie Van Gelder Lile URL: http://www.indralaya.com |
A dynamic community committed to theosophical living and study, honoring nature, altruism, tolerance, simplicity, love, and the pursuit of truth. |
| Irthlingz Arts-Based Environmental Education Category: Arts and Culture Education Environment PO Box 969 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-5773 sharmuse@gmail.com Contact: Sharon Abreu Email: sharmuse@gmail.com URL: http://www.irthlingz.org |
Our mission: to wake people up to their natural environment, to inspire proactive care of our world, and to protect nature from environmental threats. |
| Keepers of the Patos Light Category: Education Environment Sports and Recreation PO Box 518 Lopez Island, WA 98261 patoslightkeepers@hotmail.com Contact: Linda Hudson and Carla Chalker Email: patoslightkeepers@hotmail.com URL: http://www.patoslightkeepers.org |
Keepers of the Patos Light is committed to preserving the historical, environmental, and educational values of the Patos Lighthouse and Patos Island. |
| KWIAHT Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea Category: Education Environment PO Box 415 Lopez, WA 98261 rlbarsh@gmail.com Contact: Russel Barsh Email: rlbarsh@gmail.com URL: http://www.kwiaht.org |
Since 2006 KWIAHT has offered local, participatory scientific research for sound stewardship of the San Juan Archipelago. Also See: indianisland.info |
| Lahari Category: Education Health Care Housing P.O. Box 1252 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-0540 |
Lahari provides a network of assisted living alternatives for aging and infirm populations of Orcas and provides education and training of caregivers. |
| Leadership San Juan Islands Category: Civic Education P.O. Box 713 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-317-8220 info@lsji.org Email: info@lsji.org URL: http://www.lsji.org |
LSJI facilitates the improvement of participants' professional leadership skills and motivates them to increase their activity in our community. |
| Moran State Park and Camp Moran Retreat Center Category: Education Environment Sports and Recreation 3572 Olga Road Olga, WA 98279 360-376-2326 moran@parks.wa.gov Email: moran@parks.wa.gov URL: http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Moran |
Moran has over 38 miles of hiking trails; some sections open to bicycles and equestrian use. Check at the park for current trail maps and status. |
| Music Advocacy Group (MAG) Category: Arts and Culture Education OICF Fund Holder P.O. Box 1171 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-4658 catherine@rockisland.com Contact: Catherine Pederson Email: catherine@rockisland.com |
Since 1997 MAG has been an active advocate for school music and music education as an integral component of the learning process. |
| Orcas Anthroposophical Trust Category: Education Social Services P.O. Box 1451 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-4494 Contact: Leith Templin URL: http://www.oatrust.com |
Using the financial, social, and spiritual resources available, Orcas Anthroposophical Trust supports Waldorf education in the Pacific NW. |
| Orcas Center Category: Arts and Culture Education Endow Orcas Participant OICF Fund Holder 917 Mt. Baker Road PO Box 567 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-2281 kara@orcascenter.org Contact: Kara O'Toole, Executive/Artistic Director Email: kara@orcascenter.org URL: http://www.orcascenter.org |
On stage and on screen, Orcas Center presents and produces dance, music, theater, and visual arts by local and visiting artists. We offer diverse lear |
| Orcas Christian School Category: Education Faith-based P.O. Box 669 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-6683 drew@orcasonline.com Email: drew@orcasonline.com URL: http://www.oics.org |
OCS's mission is to change the world of individual students by providing excellent academics, opportunities to serve others, and a friendship with God |
| Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Category: Arts and Culture Education Endow Orcas Participant OICF Fund Holder P.O. Box 646 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-6636 info@oicmf.org Contact: Executive Director Email: info@oicmf.org URL: http://www.oicmf.org |
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival brings world-class musicians to its Summer Festival, seasonal concerts, and music education programs for all ages. |
| Orcas Island Community Church Category: Early Childhood Development Education Faith-based Social Services 176 Madrona Street Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-6422 oicc@orcaschurch.org Contact: Dick Staub Email: oicc@orcaschurch.org URL: http://www.orcaschurch.org/wp/ |
Serving Orcas Islanders for over 129 years, our mission is to pursue God in the company of friends for the benefit of the world. |
| Orcas Island Education Foundation Category: Education Endow Orcas Participant OICF Fund Holder P.O. Box 782 Eastsound, WA 98245 Contact: Janet Brownell URL: http://www.oief.org |
OIEF is a non-profit organization established in 1984 whose sole purpose is to secure and distribute contributions to benefit Orcas Public Schools. |
| Orcas Island Elementary and Middle Schools Category: Education OICF Fund Holder 715 School Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-2286 kfreeman@orcas.k12.wa.us Contact: Principal, TBD Email: kfreeman@orcas.k12.wa.us URL: http://www.orcasislandschools.org/ |
OISD works collaboratively to enable all children to become creative, lifelong learners, critical thinkers and contributing members of society. |
| Orcas Island High School Category: Education OICF Fund Holder 715 School Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-2287 kfreeman@orcas.k12.wa.us Contact: Kyle Freeman Email: kfreeman@orcas.k12.wa.us URL: www.orcasislandschools.org |
OISD works collaboratively to enable all children to become creative, lifelong learners, critical thinkers and contributing members of society. |
| Orcas Island Historical Society & Museum Category: Arts and Culture Education OICF Fund Holder P.O. Box 134 181 Northbeach Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-4849 info@orcasmuseum.org Contact: Patti Basart Email: info@orcasmuseum.org URL: http://orcasmuseum.org |
The mission of the OIHM is to increase the awareness and appreciation of the history of our island home. |
| Orcas Island Public Library Category: Arts and Culture Civic Education OICF Fund Holder 500 Rose Street Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-4985 pheikkinen@orcaslibrary.org Contact: Phil Heikkinen, Director Email: pheikkinen@orcaslibrary.org URL: http://www.orcaslibrary.org |
Internet and wifi, online resources, ebooks and audiobooks, classes and programs, large library collection. Library Fair on 2nd Saturday every August. |
| Orcas Island School District Category: Education 557 School Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-2284 bkline@orcas.k12.wa.us Contact: Barbara Kline Email: bkline@orcas.k12.wa.us URL: http://www.orcasislandschools.org |
OISD works collaboratively to enable all children to become creative, lifelong learners, critical thinkers and contributing members of society. |
| Orcas Montessori Public School Program Category: Education 611 School Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-2286 minch@orcas.k12.wa.us Contact: Martha Inch Email: minch@orcas.k12.wa.us |
The Orcas Montessori Public School Program serves grades 1-3. To inquire about this program, contact the Orcas Public School at (360) 376-2284. |
| Orcas Open Arts Category: Arts and Culture Education P. O. Box 1843 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-7577 penny@thinkingpeace.com Contact: Penny Sharp Sky Email: penny@thinkingpeace.com |
Orcas Open Arts sponsors artists' residencies in the schools, and other arts education activities in our community. |
| Orcas Recycling Services (The Exchange) Category: Arts and Culture Economy/Business Education Environment 3398 Orcas Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-4887 mark.detray@gmail.com Contact: Mark DeTray Email: mark.detray@gmail.com |
Since 1983, we have accepted and made available reusable items and materials to reduce waste, encourage creativity and support the local economy. |
| Primary Intervention Program (PIP) Category: Early Childhood Development Education Social Services Orcas Elementary School 611 School Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-1593 msabine@orcas.k12.wa.us Contact: Margie Sabine Email: msabine@orcas.k12.wa.us URL: http://www.orcasprevention.org/OIPP_Site/Home.html |
PIP is a school-based introduction of skills to promote academic & social success. PIP is designed to help kids develop resiliency and achieve success |
| PTSA Category: Education 557 School Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-2284 Contact: PTSA President |
PTSA provide resources, academic and recreational opportunities, support and advocacy for the parents, teachers, and students of the Orcas School Dist |
| Readiness to Learn Category: Education Social Services 557 School Road Eastsound, WA 98245 mdoyle@orcas.k12.wa.us Contact: Margie Doyle Email: mdoyle@orcas.k12.wa.us |
RTL is a public school state/county-funded program. It serves students and families by providing for the health, social and basic needs for children. |
| Salmonberry School and Learning Center Category: Early Childhood Development Education PO Box 1197 867 North Beach Road Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-6310 info@salmonberryschool.org Contact: Director Email: info@salmonberryschool.org URL: http://salmonberryschool.org |
Salmonberry is an independent school for preschool through grade six offering holistic learning in an academic and experience rich environment. |
| San Juan Islands Conservation District Category: Economy/Business Education Environment 350 Court Street #10 (mailing) 540 Guard Street #150 (office) Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-6621 d.kinsey@sanjuanislandscd.org Contact: D. N. Kinsey, ASLA, APA Email: d.kinsey@sanjuanislandscd.org URL: www.sanjuanislandscd.org |
Conserving the natural resources of San Juan County since 1947 by providing conservation planning, education, and technical assistance free of charge. |
| Wooden Boat Society Category: Arts and Culture Education PO Box 251 Deer Harbor, WA 98243 360-376-5881 info@woodenboatsocietyofthesanjuans.org Contact: Mike Douglas and Mark Smaalders Email: info@woodenboatsocietyofthesanjuans.org URL: http://www.deerharborwoodenboats.org |
The mission of the Wooden Boat Society of the San Juans is to perpetuate the artistry, craftsmanship, and knowledge of maritime traditions. |
| YMCA Camp Orkila Category: Education Environment Sports and Recreation P.O. Box 1149 Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-2678 dstankevich@seattleymca.org Contact: Dimitri Stankevich Email: dstankevich@seattleymca.org URL: http://www.camporkila.org |
Overnight and Day camps. Leadership programs for teens. Family Camps, Conference & Retreat facilities. Outdoor Environmental Education for Schools. |
