Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation
The Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation is a public charity based in Bellingham, Washington. Founded in 1995, it supports the well-being of youth and families in Whatcom County through grants for basic needs, volunteerism, and opportunities for children and young people.
Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation at a glance
In short: Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation gave $304K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $303,770
- +113.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,876
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,400
- Total assets
- $5,411,578
- +11.3% 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 September 2026.
How to apply to Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5641, Bellingham, WA 98227
Phone: (360) 671-3349
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center Foundation ($65K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 52 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission and 2024 program description identify Whatcom County as its service area. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, and the listed recipients were in Bellingham or Blaine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2020) to $304K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center Foundation Bellingham, WA | Program Support | $65,000 |
| Whatcom Family YMCA Bellingham, WA | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Lydia Place Bellingham, WA | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Whatcom Council on Aging Bellingham, WA | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Chuckanut Health Foundation Bellingham, WA | Program Support | $22,870 |
| Bellingham Technical College Foundation Bellingham, WA | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Common Threads Farm Bellingham, WA | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Wild Bird Charity Bellingham, WA | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Opportunity Council Bellingham, WA | Program Support | $10,800 |
| Friends of Birch Bay Library Blaine, WA | Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,411,578 | $83,352 | $397,560 | $303,770 | 18 | $83,352 |
| 2023 | $4,861,233 | $77,279 | $249,582 | $142,361 | 10 | $77,279 |
| 2022 | $4,283,810 | $66,800 | $221,771 | $119,500 | 10 | $66,800 |
| 2021 | $5,159,663 | $77,720 | $309,453 | $193,000 | 7 | $77,720 |
| 2020 | $4,533,294 | $102,142 | $152,628 | $50,724 | 7 | $102,118 |
| 2019 | $4,156,702 | $258,631 | $235,525 | $115,000 | 3 | $258,324 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to support the well-being of youth and families in Whatcom County by funding programs that strengthen basic needs, encourage volunteerism, and expand opportunities for children and young people to thrive. Its 2024 filing describes support for basic-needs assistance, food security, youth development, mental health and wellness services, community participation, and volunteerism. It also says grants help local organizations strengthen service capacity, expand access to care, and support families experiencing financial or social instability.
The grantees’ own missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Lydia Place says it works to disrupt homelessness and nurture healing and belonging. Whatcom Council on Aging describes providing nutritional, social, recreational, and educational programs to promote wellness as community members age. Chuckanut Health Foundation says it advances individual and community health in Whatcom County. Common Threads Farm connects young people with healthy food through hands-on seed-to-table education, while Wild Bird Charity says it works to ensure no child goes hungry in Whatcom County. Bellingham Technical College Foundation describes expanding access to quality education; Opportunity Council describes addressing basic needs and building self-sufficiency and resiliency; and Vamos Outdoors Project describes building community through connection to the land and access to the outdoors.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $303,770 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $6,500 to $65,000, with a median grant of $10,400. The largest awards included $65,000 to PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center Foundation, $30,000 to Whatcom Family YMCA, $25,000 each to Lydia Place and Whatcom Council on Aging, and $22,870 to Chuckanut Health Foundation. Other listed grants included $15,000 each to Bellingham Technical College Foundation, Common Threads Farm, and Wild Bird Charity; $10,800 to Opportunity Council; and $10,000 each to Friends of Birch Bay Library, Lighthouse Mission Ministries, and Skookum Kids. The listed grants were designated for program support.
The filing says the foundation follows policies to ensure grants and scholarships go to qualifying organizations and verifies the use of granted funds during application review.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Everett Billingslea as president, Brad Williamson as vice president, Lisa Enfield as secretary, Teri Treat as treasurer, Heidi Doornenbal and Sue Sharpe as board members, and Heather Flaherty as executive director.
Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation is led by Everett Billingslea, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Everett Billingslea
President
Vice President → Board Vice President, 2022
Board Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Flaherty
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Director of Supported Organization, 2022
Executive Director of Supported Organization → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Williamson
Vice President
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2022
Board Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Doornenbal
Board Member
President → Board President, 2022
Board President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teri Treat
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Enfield
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Sharpe
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Charles Beard (2021–2023) — Board Secretary
- Former: Marv Enfield (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chuck Beard (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation
How much does Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation give each year?
Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation gave $304K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $142K across 10 grants.
What is Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation's typical grant size?
Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,400, and its average grant was $16,876, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation give grants?
Eleanor and Henry Jansen 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 (13 grants) and Lynden, WA (2 grants).
Does Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (18 grants).
Who are Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation's largest grantees?
Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center Foundation ($65,000), Whatcom Family YMCA ($30,000) and Lydia Place ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation?
Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $83K.
What does Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to support the well-being of youth and families in Whatcom County by funding programs that strengthen basic needs, encourage volunteerism, and expand opportunities for children and young people to thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation?
Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation's EIN?
Eleanor and Henry Jansen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1680839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 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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