United Way of Whatcom County
UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY'S MISSION IS TO UNITE WITH A NETWORK OF LOCAL BUSINESSES, NONPROFITS, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO ENABLE FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR EVERY PERSON IN WHATCOM COUNTY. OUR FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$697K
-5.8% YoY
Grant Count
25
+8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-13.3% YoY
About United Way of Whatcom County
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Whatcom County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $697K. Net investment income was $55K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,562,738 | $2,608,392 | $2,635,065 |
| Revenue | $1,303,377 | $1,377,258 | $1,567,405 |
| Expenses | $1,370,242 | $1,390,312 | $1,545,193 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $55,228 | $13,303 | $27,009 |
| 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
98 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Way of Whatcom County
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Opportunity Council ($63,000), Dolly Parton's Imagination Library ($50,496), Whatcom Family Ymca ($45,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY BELLINGHAM, WA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $12,000 |
| BELLINGHAM CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER BELLINGHAM, WA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $36,000 |
| BELLINGHAM FOOD BANK BELLINGHAM, WA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $33,268 |
| BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION BELLINGHAM, WA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| BRIGID COLLINS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER BELLINGHAM, WA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $40,000 |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS BELLINGHAM, WA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES OF WHATCOM COUNTY BELLINGHAM, WA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $22,500 |
| EVERGREEN GOODWILL BELLINGHAM, WA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $22,500 |
| FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION FERNDALE, WA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| FUTURESNW BELLINGHAM, WA | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | $22,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY JORDAN | BOARD CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| LINDSEY CERISE 7123-43024 | VICE CHAIR | 1.25 | — |
| JASON SEARS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN AYRE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NATALIE BOATMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA BOTELER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAVONNE OLSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ADRIANNE CZEBATOR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HEATHER DYER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LISA LINDSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DOUG MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LEAN BOSMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TONY BON 7123-43024 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MONICA MOORE 7123-12524 | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRISTI BIRKELAND | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $98,096 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Whatcom County?
United Way of Whatcom County is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of Whatcom County?
As of 2024, United Way of Whatcom County holds $2.6M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $697K in 2024.
Where does United Way of Whatcom County operate?
United Way of Whatcom County has awarded grants in Tennessee, Washington.
What size grants does United Way of Whatcom County award?
In 2024, United Way of Whatcom County awarded 25 grants totaling $697K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Whatcom County's EIN?
United Way of Whatcom County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0570788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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