Whatcom Peace & Justice Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Whatcom Peace & Justice Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bellingham, Washington, registered in 2005, with $244,805 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1220 Bay St, Bellingham, WA, 98225 EIN 73-1718930 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$245K
▲ 12.9% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$173K
Net assets
$340K
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 Whatcom Peace & Justice Center— 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 rating24 mo reserves · +29% 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 Peace & Justice Center: 24 mo reserves · +29% 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 Whatcom Peace & Justice Center— 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 Peace & Justice Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1220 Bay St, Bellingham, WA, 98225
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- International Peace & Security
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $67K (FY2021) to $245K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $340K
Operating margin
29.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$340K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$340K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $244,805▲12.9% | $173,443▲74.9% | $339,824▲26.6% | $339,824▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $216,878▲87.2% | $99,168▲44.1% | $268,462▲78.1% | $280,869▲86.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $115,854▲72.6% | $68,825▲18.8% | $150,752▲45.3% | $150,752▲45.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $67,133 | $57,933 | $103,723 | $103,723 | 990EZ |
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 · $544K total
4 grants to Whatcom Peace & Justice Center totaling $544K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inatai Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $227,500 |
| Inatai Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $160,000 |
| Inatai Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $81,260 |
| Inatai Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $75,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Whatcom Peace & Justice Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Whatcom Peace & Justice Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 73-1718930, based in Bellingham, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Whatcom Peace & Justice Center's EIN?
- Whatcom Peace & Justice Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 73-1718930.
- How much revenue does Whatcom Peace & Justice Center report?
- Whatcom Peace & Justice Center reported $244,805 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Whatcom Peace & Justice Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Whatcom Peace & Justice Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Whatcom Peace & Justice Center (EIN 73-1718930) 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.