Community foundation · EIN 91-1726410
Whatcom Community Foundation
Bellingham, WA
Whatcom Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Bellingham, WA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $7.15M in grants paid across 190 grants, with $89.6M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Meridian School District #505, Bellingham Technical College and Alternatives to Hunger DBA Bellingham Food Bank.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Whatcom Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Due diligence is performed on all grantees, which consists of verifying tax status and non inclusion on a known hate group listing. organizations that are awarded restricted grants are required to acknowledge grant purpose and provide a grant report when appropriate. when there is a positive history with a grantee organization, trust based philanthropy may be utilized.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Cultivate neighborliness. lift community voices. invest in equity and hope.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian School District #505 | Bellingham, WA | Childcare | $1,010,000 |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA | Education | $600,000 |
| Alternatives to Hunger DBA Bellingham Food Bank | Bellingham, WA | Food, Agriculture & Nutrition | $543,899 |
| Sustainable Connections | Bellingham, WA | Food, Agriculture & Nutrition | $510,150 |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association | Bellingham, WA | Natural Resources Conservation Protection | $337,693 |
| Re Sources | Bellingham, WA | Natural Resources Conservation Protection | $303,392 |
| Whatcom Council on Aging | Bellingham, WA | Human Services | $216,793 |
| Chuckanut Health Foundation | Bellingham, WA | Building Community | $162,931 |
| Planned Parenthood Greater Washington and North Idaho | Yakima, WA | Healthcare | $145,309 |
| Bellingham Technical College Foundation | Bellingham, WA | Education | $121,000 |
| City of Lynden | Lynden, WA | Health & Wellness | $120,000 |
| Western Washington University Foundation | Bellingham, WA | Education | $117,164 |
| Vamos Outdoors Project | Bellingham, WA | Belonging and Wellbeing | $68,000 |
| Opportunity Council | Bellingham, WA | Childcare | $64,300 |
| Whatcom County Search & Rescue Council | Bellingham, WA | Public Safety, Disaster Planning & Relief | $59,960 |
| Community Boating Center | Bellingham, WA | Rec & Sports | $53,750 |
| Roots of Empathy USA | Seattle, WA | Health & Wellness | $49,468 |
| Unity Care Northwest | Bellingham, WA | Healthcare | $47,915 |
| Whatcom Land Trust | Bellingham, WA | Health & Wellness | $47,765 |
| Whatcom Community College Foundation | Bellingham, WA | Education | $46,495 |
| Lighthouse Mission Ministries | Bellingham, WA | Housing & Shelter | $46,444 |
| Ferndale Public Schools Foundation | Ferndale, WA | Mental Health & Crisis Intervention | $43,732 |
| Whatcom Museum Foundation | Bellingham, WA | Arts & Culture | $40,322 |
| Max Higbee Center | Bellingham, WA | People with Disabilities | $36,250 |
| Immigrant Resources & Immediate Support | Bellingham, WA | Belonging and Wellbeing | $36,000 |
The 25 largest of 190 grants listed on the return. 84 grants to individuals ($273K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Whatcom Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Whatcom Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Whatcom Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $7,150,166 in grants paid (190 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Whatcom Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Meridian School District #505 (WA), $1.01M, Bellingham Technical College (WA), $600K, Alternatives to Hunger DBA Bellingham Food Bank (WA), $544K, Sustainable Connections (WA), $510K and Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (WA), $338K.