Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute
Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute is a private foundation based in Bellingham, Washington. It supports musical-theatre education through a three-week summer program for local high school students and offers financial assistance to participants who need help with program fees.
Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $7,454
- -49.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $10
- -99.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $7,423
- -68.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute
- Review Cycle
- June 15, 2024. This was a past application cycle.
- Deadline
- June 15, 2024.
- Contact
Application contact: Jen Lois
Mailing address: 4418 Dove Ct, Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: (360) 303-1880
Website: https://squalicummusicaltheatre.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Institute is based in Bellingham, Washington, and describes its summer program as serving local high school students. Its website identifies Northwest Washington State as its location.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $900 (2022) to $1K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $950.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,454 | $10 | $7,423 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $14,867 | $16,260 | $23,375 | $950 | 10 | — |
| 2023 | $18,693 | $18,195 | $16,009 | $1,200 | 8 | $1,772 |
| 2022 | $9,382 | $22,960 | $13,578 | $900 | 6 | $1,229 |
| 2021 | — | $500 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Institute’s mission is to provide summer educational opportunities by involving students and community members in musical-theatre production. It describes its program as fostering collaboration among local high school students and sharing performing-arts expertise across the community.
The Institute’s 2024 filing reports scholarships to 10 students who participated in its program. Its website also describes financial assistance to help students with cast and crew participation fees. This assistance is for the Institute’s own program participants, rather than a grant program for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Institute reported $950 in grants across 10 awards; the filing describes these as scholarships to students in its program: five awards of $150, one of $100, and four of $25. In 2023, it reported $1,200 across eight grants. The 2025 filing reports no grants.
The 2024 filing states that applicants had to be participants in the program and request help using a Google form expressing their need for funding assistance. It lists Jen Lois as the contact for that process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Timothy Reinholtz as president and Jennifer Lois as treasurer.
Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute is led by Timothy Reinholtz, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy Reinholtz
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lois
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jason Parker (2022–2024) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute
How large is Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute?
Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10.
What does Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute fund?
The Institute’s mission is to provide summer educational opportunities by involving students and community members in musical-theatre production. It describes its program as fostering collaboration among local high school students and sharing performing-arts expertise across the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute?
Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check squalicummusicaltheatre.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute make grants?
The Institute is based in Bellingham, Washington, and describes its summer program as serving local high school students. Its website identifies Northwest Washington State as its location.
What is Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute's EIN?
Squalicum Musical Theatre Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4409467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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