North Sound Accountable Community of Health (North Sound ACH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and regional convener headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. Founded in 2015, the organization operates as a strategic management services entity that brings together diverse partners and organizations across a five-county region to address health, social, and community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$64.9M
+36.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
-30.5% YoY
Grant Count
36
+2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$120K
-32.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
North Sound ACH exists to create a just and inclusive culture and the necessary conditions for all community members to thrive. The organization was founded to serve as a place where collaborative learning, planning, and decision-making could occur across traditional jurisdictional boundaries, with an upstream focus on issues that impact health.
The organization's core roles include:
- Invest: Providing backbone support for regional fund allocation, shared infrastructure (grants management, cloud-based resources, HR and Finance), training, and technical assistance
- Informed Action: Improving data usage, identifying emerging issues, facilitating asset and resource sharing, and delivering regional information to decision-makers
- Build Capacity: Engaging community leaders and stakeholders in operationalizing shared vision and project goals, and sharing knowledge, resources, and services
Advancing equity, well-being, and a sense of belonging are fundamental elements of the regional work, utilizing the framework of targeted universalism to shape planning, actions, decision-making, and investment.
Grantmaking
North Sound ACH functions as both a grantmaker and grant administrator. According to recent filings, the organization distributed $4,672,290 in total giving. Grant awards typically range from $5,150 to $750,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
North Sound ACH primarily funds within Washington state, with a specific focus on the five-county North Sound region: Island, San Juan, Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. Some grantmaking activity has also been noted in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $64,854,039
- Total Revenues: $25,847,401
- Total Expenses: $12,521,045
- Total Giving: $4,672,290
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $47,600,000
- Total Revenues: $13,600,000
- Total Expenses: $12,900,000
Staffing: The organization employs 42 staff members as of 2024, with monthly growth of 6.9% and yearly growth of 10.7%. Staff are distributed across departments including Marketing, General Management, Medical, Sales, Legal, Operations, and Project Management.
The organization maintains a 96% rating score, earning a Four-Star designation based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $64,854,039 | $47,630,081 | $45,800,872 |
| Revenue | $25,847,401 | $13,553,381 | $18,184,741 |
| Expenses | $12,521,045 | $12,947,346 | $10,010,335 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,458,222 | $1,473,318 | $228,471 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Liz Baxter: Chief Executive Officer
- Arlesia Bailey: Chief Transformation Officer
- Hallie Pritchett: Chief Equity Officer
- Ahmad Hilal Abid: Board Member (joined December 2025)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL RASER | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MARK TOMPKINS | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JACQUELYN JULIEN | BOARD SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| PETRA KARPSTEINOVA | BOARD TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LONA JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARILYN SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DANIEL VANARSDALE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NICKOLAUS LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHAWN MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALESSANDRA DURHAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHARLES PROSPER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LILY BALDWIN-GARDUNO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHANON HARDIE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KEVIN RILEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JASON MCGILL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FERN SISANA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIC POSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAUREL LEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LIZ BAXTER | CEO | 40 | $255,475 |
| MEGAN STEPHENSON | COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER | 40 | $110,834 |
| ARLESIA BAILEY | CHEIF TRANSFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $123,119 |
| HALLIE PRITCHETT | CHIEF EQUITY OFFICER | 40 | $126,676 |
| RAJDEEP ATWAL | DIRECTOR OF CARE COORDINATION | 40 | $118,069 |
| NICOLE WILLIS | COO | 40 | $163,502 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
North Sound ACH has been recognized for its work in regional health initiatives and community partnerships. The organization has been involved in selective grant awards and continues to expand its role in addressing regional health and social needs across the North Sound region.
Sound Awarded Selective CCBHC GrantSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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