Chuckanut Health Foundation
Chuckanut Health Foundation is a public charity based in Bellingham, Washington. It supports efforts to improve individual and community health in Whatcom County through grants, fiscal sponsorship, scholarships, and collaborative initiatives.
Chuckanut Health Foundation at a glance
In short: Chuckanut Health Foundation gave $390K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $390,040
- +1318.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,502
- +41.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $19,854,822
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Chuckanut Health Foundation
- Review Cycle
- October 1, 2027, for the Community Grants program.
- Deadline
- October 1, 2027, for the Community Grants program.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1500 Cornwall Ave 201, Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 671-3349
Website: https://chuckanuthealthfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
14 open opportunities from Chuckanut Health Foundation
Chuckanut Health Foundation - Community Grants
Chuckanut Health Foundation
Amount
US $2,600 - US $26,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Chuckanut Health Foundation - Event Sponsorships Grant
Chuckanut Health Foundation
Amount
US $500 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Chuckanut Health Foundation - Rapid Response Grants
Chuckanut Health Foundation
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Chuckanut Health Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Skookum Kids ($65K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 82 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated grant eligibility centers on benefiting people and communities in Whatcom County. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Washington State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Chuckanut Health Foundation gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $390K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Skookum Kids Bellingham, WA | Holiday Cheer Donation + Match | $65,200 |
| Vamos Outdoors Project Bellingham, WA | Community Health Legacy Award | $45,000 |
| Northwest Youth Services Bellingham, WA | Community Health Legacy Award | $32,700 |
| Bellingham Bay Rotary Foundation Bellingham, WA | Holiday Cheer Donation + Match | $30,000 |
| NAMI of Whatcom County Bellingham, WA | Community Health Legacy Award | $25,000 |
| Whatcom Community Foundation Bellingham, WA | Holiday cheer donation + match, non profit happy hour, uncharitable screening | $24,000 |
| Cascade Medical Advantage Bellingham, WA | General Operating Support | $20,750 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Whatcom County Bellingham, WA | Holiday Cheer Donation + Match | $20,000 |
| Health Ministries Network Bellingham, WA | Fiscal Sponsorship, Program Adoption | $17,500 |
| Cascadia International Women's Film Festival Bellingham, WA | Holiday Cheer Donation + Match | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that its endowment corpus is restricted and preserved in perpetuity, and that it may spend income from endowment assets to advance health in Whatcom County.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,854,822 | $2,684,770 | $2,309,071 | $390,040 | 20 | $819,693 |
| 2023 | $18,111,136 | $1,373,083 | $1,207,503 | $27,500 | 2 | $755,108 |
| 2022 | $16,196,926 | $1,384,668 | $1,269,920 | $239,458 | 12 | $448,800 |
| 2021 | $19,750,498 | $1,759,097 | $1,066,310 | $256,438 | 13 | $1,094,091 |
| 2020 | $18,139,399 | $1,251,716 | $847,935 | $384,571 | 35 | $895,209 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to invest experience and resources to strengthen and advance individual and community health. Its 2024 filing describes priority areas as opioid and substance use response, healthy children and families, senior well-being, youth mental health, and civic engagement. The filing also describes support for health-care access, early childhood and family stability, dementia support, harm reduction, treatment access, and community health education.
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities serving Whatcom County. Among its grantees, Skookum Kids describes its mission as mobilizing communities in support of children and families impacted by foster care; NAMI of Whatcom County describes its mission as supporting education and advocacy for people affected by mental health conditions; and Cascade Medical Advantage describes its purpose as addressing substance use disorders, particularly opioid use disorder and limited regional treatment options.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $390,040. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $65,200, with a median of $15,000. Its largest listed awards included $65,200 to Skookum Kids for a “Holiday Cheer Donation + Match,” $45,000 to VAMOS Outdoors Project for a “Community Health Legacy Award,” $32,700 to Northwest Youth Services for a “Community Health Legacy Award,” and $25,000 to NAMI of Whatcom County for a “Community Health Legacy Award.”
The foundation’s website describes two grant rounds each year, in April and October. It lists Community Grants of $2,600–$26,000 annually. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), school, school district, college, government entity, or tribal nation, and benefit people and communities in Whatcom County. Preference is given to applicants that are community-led and accountable to the people they serve, demonstrate relevant expertise or lived experience, and address a community health need in a focus area. The website states that the 2026 open grant round is closed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erin Lynch as president, Ian McCurdy as vice president, Melynda Huskey as secretary, and Kyle Jackson as treasurer. It also lists Alyssa Jackson, Benny Musonda, Bree Johnston, Devon Jackson, James Everett, and Ken Bachenberg as board directors.
Chuckanut Health Foundation is led by Heather Flaherty, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Flaherty
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $172K (2024)
Erin Lynch
President
Co-Vice President → Board President, 2022
Board President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy Lautenbach
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benny Musonda
Board Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Bachenberg
Board Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy McAllister
Board Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bree Johnston
Board Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Jackson
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devon Jackson
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Everett
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Jones
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hammes
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrance Morris
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim McEvoy
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian McCurdy
Vice President
Board Member → Board Vice President, 2022
Board Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melynda Huskey
Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2022
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Jackson
Treasurer
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Eric Richey (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Greg Winter (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Bree Johnston LD MPH (2022) — Board Director
- Former: Brandi Damon (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bryant Engebretson (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer
- Former: Susan Holstine (2020–2021) — Co-Vice President
- Former: Ying Wu MD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Astrid Newell MD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Given-Seymour (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $172K, to Heather Flaherty (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Chuckanut Health Foundation
How much does Chuckanut Health Foundation give each year?
Chuckanut Health Foundation gave $390K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $28K across 2 grants.
What is Chuckanut Health Foundation's typical grant size?
Chuckanut Health Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,502, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chuckanut Health Foundation give grants?
Chuckanut Health Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bellingham, WA (19 grants).
Does Chuckanut Health Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Chuckanut Health Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Holiday Cheer Donation + Match" (5 grants) and "Community Health Legacy Award" (4 grants).
Who are Chuckanut Health Foundation's largest grantees?
Chuckanut Health Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Skookum Kids ($65,200), Vamos Outdoors Project ($45,000) and Northwest Youth Services ($32,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chuckanut Health Foundation?
Chuckanut Health Foundation reported $19.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What does Chuckanut Health Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to invest experience and resources to strengthen and advance individual and community health. Its 2024 filing describes priority areas as opioid and substance use response, healthy children and families, senior well-being, youth mental health, and civic engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chuckanut Health Foundation?
Chuckanut Health Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check chuckanuthealthfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Chuckanut Health Foundation's EIN?
Chuckanut Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1192943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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