EIN 91-1726410

Whatcom Community foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Whatcom Community Foundation aims to Amplify The Force Of Philanthropy to help communities flourish. They achieve this by connecting people, ideas & resources through Community Partnerships, Strengthening Nonprofits, Philanthropic Advisory Services, and Grantmaking. Their primary grantmaking programs are competitive & relief grants. Additionally, the Foundation coordinates payments to local vendors for food purchases made by local food banks and food pantries or reimbursing them through their Emergency food assistance program. The Whatcom Community Foundation is located in Bellingham, WA.
Total revenues
$12,129,184
2023
Total expenses
$10,265,779
2023
Total assets
$67,954,808
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Whatcom Community foundation

Grantmaking - one way the Whatcom Community Foundation puts dollars to work is by making grants. Our two primary grantmaking programs are: (1) competitive & relief grants: we hold multiple funds for Whatcom county from which we award grants on a competitive basis. Some of the grants have a specific focus area. Others are more broadly designed to meet our Community's changing needs. We invite creativity and imagination in the preparation of grant requests that help create a Community where everyone thrives. Grants are also issued to support flood relief efforts and disaster preparedness. (2) donor recommended grants: we steward a variety of donor advised funds. Grants are awarded from these funds based upon recommendations from the donors or their designated representatitves. Grants can be made to local, national and international nonprofit entities. All grants align with Community Foundation vision, mission and values.
Emergency food assistance program - the Foundation became a Washington state department of agriculture (wsda) contractor in 2018, coordinating payments to local vendors for food purchases made by local food banks and food pantries, or reimbursing food banks for their direct purchases. The wsda contract was renewed for two years in june 2019 and again in june 2021.
Scholarship program - the Foundation awards scholarships to graduates of local high schools to attend post-secondary education, helping remove the barriers that stand between young people and the education they need to be successful, and demonstrating to students that their Community is invested in their potential, their future, and their success.
Various projects and programs, including: an equity/anti-racism initiative, development of a mixed-use project that includes a local food campus, early learning center, workforce housing and nonprofit offices, as well as the youth philanthropy project, and strengthening non-profits work.

Grants made by Whatcom Community foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Mercy Housing NorthwestHousing & Shelter$1,489,000
Sustainable ConnectionsFood, Agriculture & Nutrition$855,500
Bellingham Food BankFood, Agriculture & Nutrition$605,110
...and 86 more grants made totalling $6,627,956

Who funds Whatcom Community foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Echo FoundationCommunity Resilience Fund (Flood Relief), Glenning Schoolyard Fund (Park Program)$875,000
Tucker Family FoundationGeneral Support$225,000
Seattle FoundationTo Support Grants That Engage in Locally Driven, Childcare Capacity Planning$205,000
...and 18 more grants received totalling $1,675,631

Personnel at Whatcom Community foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Mauri IngramPresident and Chief Executive Officer$187,766
Sara Nichols ChiabaiChief of Staff$104,200
Brad TuiningaVice President of Philanthropy
Pamela JonsSenior Vice President , Learning , Opportunities and Impact$160,850
April ClaxtonDirector of Finance and Operations / Finance and Operations Manager
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Whatcom Community foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,227,796
Program services$1,027,186
Investment income and dividends$1,290,842
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$583,360
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$12,129,184

Form 990s for Whatcom Community foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-05990View PDF
2022-062022-12-01990View PDF
2021-062021-11-08990View PDF
2020-062021-03-01990View PDF
2019-062020-02-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $225,000 from Tucker Family Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $875,000 from Echo Foundation
March 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCommunity foundationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvementHunger
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsProvides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1500 Cornwall Ave 202
Bellingham, WA 98225
Metro area
Bellingham, WA
County
Whatcom County, WA
Website URL
whatcomcf.org/ 
Phone
(360) 671-6463
Facebook page
WhatcomCommunityFoundation 
Twitter profile
@whatcomcf 
IRS details
EIN
91-1726410
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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