Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bellingham, Washington, registered in 1975, with $8,229,848 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1715 Kentucky St, Bellingham, WA, 98229 EIN 91-0836427 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.2M
▲ 1.7% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$6.8M
Net assets
$17.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · +18% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co: 31 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1715 Kentucky St, Bellingham, WA, 98229
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Clubs & Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.2M (FY2013) to $8.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.6MNet assets $17.3M
Operating margin
17.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$19.9M
Total liabilities
$2.6M
Net assets
$17.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,229,848▲1.7% | $6,761,349▲17.0% | $17,285,896▲10.7% | $19,881,975▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,092,543▼10.5% | $5,779,002▲3.6% | $15,619,599▲12.3% | $19,183,758▲28.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,040,541▲40.6% | $5,576,281▲4.9% | $13,907,660▲33.5% | $14,976,172▲29.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,430,786▲210% | $5,314,368▲92.7% | $10,418,262▲14.5% | $11,604,475▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,071,527▼16.2% | $2,758,211▲7.7% | $9,100,228▼3.4% | $9,349,432▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,471,378▲24.8% | $2,561,067▲13.8% | $9,423,416▲31.0% | $9,582,335▲29.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,981,038▲2.4% | $2,250,004▲0.9% | $7,192,701▼3.0% | $7,407,805▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,935,340▲0.7% | $2,229,629▼1.2% | $7,416,051▼4.4% | $7,502,971▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,920,948▼2.4% | $2,255,724▼14.0% | $7,761,257▼5.4% | $7,853,102▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,967,568▼11.8% | $2,624,379▲5.3% | $8,205,740▼7.3% | $8,473,954▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,231,038 | $2,491,184▲3.1% | $8,851,041▼2.6% | $9,114,775▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,416,717▲0.5% | $9,083,899▼0.7% | $9,216,487▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,405,715 | $9,150,180 | $9,454,824 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.1M total
42 grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Education | 2024 | $11,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,720 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $45,611 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $44,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $21,400 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Education | 2023 | $7,400 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $6,150 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $66,462 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $49,650 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Other | 2022 | $15,250 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $9,900 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth development | 2022 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-0836427, based in Bellingham, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co's EIN?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-0836427.
- How much revenue does Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co report?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co reported $8,229,848 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co have?
- CharityIndex grades Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom Co (EIN 91-0836427) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.