To provide world class orchestra & chamber music concerts, master classes, educational rehearsals and other music education opportunities, and pre-concert lectures for audiences in the Pacific Northwest at an affordable price and/or for free.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$866K
+23.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Bellingham Festival of Music
Based on IRS filings
Bellingham Festival of Music is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $866K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $866,404 | $699,613 | $643,733 |
| Revenue | $818,588 | $574,823 | $526,711 |
| Expenses | $646,959 | $515,631 | $492,058 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $21,218 | $12,909 | $1,344 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Blue Skies for Children ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Skies for Children Bellingham, WA | Music lessons for underserved children | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary P Thuma | Treasurer | 15 | — |
| Karen Berry | Director | 5 | — |
| Sally Chapman | Director | 6 | — |
| Sherry Nelson | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Marti Caputi | Director | 3 | — |
| Charli Daniels | Director | 3 | — |
| Nancy Gale | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Tony Stopperan | Dorector | 1 | — |
| Diane Norman | Director | 4 | — |
| Ellen Pfeifer | Director | 10 | — |
| Grace Phelan | Director | 4 | — |
| Jan Vereen | Director | 6 | — |
| Costanzi Victor | Chair | 5 | — |
| Barbara Young | Director | 6 | — |
| John Harter | Director | 1 | — |
| Ron Woodard | Director | 2 | — |
| Jo Metcalfe | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellingham Festival of Music?
Bellingham Festival of Music is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. It holds $866K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bellingham Festival of Music?
As of 2024, Bellingham Festival of Music holds $866K in total assets with $819K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Bellingham Festival of Music operate?
Bellingham Festival of Music has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Bellingham Festival of Music award?
In 2024, Bellingham Festival of Music awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bellingham Festival of Music's EIN?
Bellingham Festival of Music's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1599603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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