Whatcom Community Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Whatcom Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bellingham, Washington, registered in 1996, with $18,380,942 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1500 Cornwall Ave Ste 202, Bellingham, WA, 98225 EIN 91-1726410 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$18.4M
▲ 72.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$11.3M
Net assets
$83.9M
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
—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 Whatcom Community Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating89 mo reserves · +38% 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 Whatcom Community Foundation: 89 mo reserves · +38% margin earns a B+ 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 Whatcom Community Foundation— 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 Whatcom Community Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1500 Cornwall Ave Ste 202, Bellingham, WA, 98225
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.2M (FY2013) to $18.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.7MNet assets $83.9M
Operating margin
38.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$89.6M
Total liabilities
$5.7M
Net assets
$83.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,380,942▲72.2% | $11,316,128▲31.5% | $83,917,121▲19.1% | $89,617,037▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $10,672,052▼12.0% | $8,604,427▼16.2% | $70,462,410▲12.8% | $76,099,525▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $12,129,184▼62.5% | $10,265,779▲8.6% | $62,442,274▲10.9% | $67,954,808▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $32,311,600▲323% | $9,452,062▲24.3% | $56,310,370▲27.8% | $61,418,992▲33.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,634,002▲78.0% | $7,605,297▲2.4% | $44,058,573▲16.9% | $45,921,986▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,288,234▼27.3% | $7,429,220▲41.5% | $37,688,327▼6.1% | $39,746,590▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,898,202▼14.6% | $5,250,365▲0.3% | $40,119,653▲4.7% | $40,942,777▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,905,704▲83.1% | $5,237,015▲4.6% | $38,302,245▲7.4% | $40,565,385▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,771,244▼19.2% | $5,006,205▲39.5% | $35,646,730▲0.1% | $37,283,386▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,665,899▼76.9% | $3,587,564▼20.1% | $35,594,510▲3.7% | $37,069,919▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $20,214,711▲288% | $4,488,744▼12.0% | $34,340,062▲85.0% | $35,884,560▲76.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,206,915 | $5,099,936▲17.1% | $18,557,710▲21.1% | $20,377,960▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,356,842▲44.8% | $15,325,749▲17.7% | $19,358,887▲26.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,008,783▼11.8% | $13,017,857▼1.0% | $15,285,379▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,410,747 | $13,148,255 | $15,057,119 | 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 · $4.6M total
74 grants to Whatcom Community Foundation totaling $4.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support organizational development and capacity building grants. | 2023 | $260,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $51,900 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $27,800 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support the chase's donor advised fund at wcf. | 2023 | $1,895 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support grants that engage in locally driven, childcare capacity planning | 2022 | $205,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2022 | $50,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support fund translation and other services related to small business technical assistance landscape report | 2022 | $30,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Education | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $20,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $19,750 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Donation | 2022 | $15,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | These funds are designated to support capital campaigns, facility renovations or equipment purchases of nonprofits serving low-income children and seniors | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Education | 2022 | $7,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Whatcom Community Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Whatcom Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1726410, based in Bellingham, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Whatcom Community Foundation's EIN?
- Whatcom Community Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1726410.
- How much revenue does Whatcom Community Foundation report?
- Whatcom Community Foundation reported $18,380,942 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Whatcom Community Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Whatcom Community Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Whatcom Community Foundation (EIN 91-1726410) 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.