Whatcom Sports & Recreation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Whatcom Sports & Recreation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bellingham, Washington, registered in 1987, with $2,330,893 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, WA, 98229 EIN 94-3048591 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.3M
▲ 3.0% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.3M
Net assets
$3.1M
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 Sports & Recreation— 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 rating16 mo reserves · -0% 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 Sports & Recreation: 16 mo reserves · -0% 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 Sports & Recreation— 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 Sports & Recreation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham, WA, 98229
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Amateur Sports
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $2.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $376KNet assets $3.1M
Operating margin
-0.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.5M
Total liabilities
$376K
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,330,893▲3.0% | $2,331,540▲13.9% | $3,114,632 | $3,490,320▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,263,356▲8.2% | $2,047,612▲19.4% | $3,115,279▲7.4% | $3,484,348▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,091,227▲17.4% | $1,714,637▲41.7% | $2,899,535▲14.9% | $3,120,312▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,781,873▲247% | $1,210,093▲55.9% | $2,522,945▲28.8% | $2,867,264▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $513,657▼73.5% | $776,020▼64.0% | $1,958,256▼11.8% | $2,955,742▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,936,375▲4.7% | $2,155,010▲8.1% | $2,220,619▼9.0% | $2,762,794▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,849,876▼2.9% | $1,993,650▼3.0% | $2,439,254▼5.6% | $2,957,661▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,904,188▼58.3% | $2,055,452▼0.9% | $2,583,028▼5.5% | $3,039,262▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,563,716▲164% | $2,074,933▲17.4% | $2,734,292▲1072% | $3,214,376▲344% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,728,774▲6.1% | $1,766,935▲1.6% | $233,272▼14.1% | $723,482▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,629,524 | $1,739,844▲3.3% | $271,433▼28.9% | $788,045▼15.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,684,543▼4.1% | $381,753▲7.8% | $935,705▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,756,747▲6.0% | $354,293▼23.9% | $917,149▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,657,588 | $465,654 | $985,308 | 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 · $13K total
1 grant to Whatcom Sports & Recreation totaling $13K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ndc Housing and Economic Development Corporation | Covid-19 assistance | 2020 | $12,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Whatcom Sports & Recreation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Whatcom Sports & Recreation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3048591, based in Bellingham, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Whatcom Sports & Recreation's EIN?
- Whatcom Sports & Recreation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3048591.
- How much revenue does Whatcom Sports & Recreation report?
- Whatcom Sports & Recreation reported $2,330,893 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Whatcom Sports & Recreation have?
- CharityIndex grades Whatcom Sports & Recreation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Whatcom Sports & Recreation (EIN 94-3048591) 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.