We Care of Whatcom County
The organization's primary mission is the operation of a thrift shop to supply clothing, household items, and furniture to the needy in the community at little or no cost.
We Care of Whatcom County at a glance
In short: We Care of Whatcom County gave $93K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $93K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,170
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $93,170
- Median grant
- $93,170
- Total assets
- $10,023
- -62.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who We Care of Whatcom County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Love in the Name of Christ of Bellingham Whatcom County ($93K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love in the Name of Christ of Bellingham Whatcom County Bellingham, WA | Grant towards general support of the tax exempt organization | $93,170 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,023 | $142,446 | $159,928 | $93,170 | 1 | $12 |
| 2024 | $27,037 | $87,121 | $67,298 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $7,214 | $64,466 | $67,703 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $10,451 | $65,470 | $57,495 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,476 | $62,730 | $61,356 | — | — | — |
About We Care of Whatcom County
Based on IRS filings
We Care of Whatcom County is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bellingham, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $93K. Net investment income was $12.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We Care of Whatcom County is led by Kellie Schmidt, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kellie Schmidt
President
Board President → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Jennifer Dorrough
Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Newland
Treasurer
Executive Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlin Hendricks
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Peter Wort (2023–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Kurt Ingram (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joan Lecocq (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Marilyn Rasmussen (2021–2022) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Kellie Schmidt (President).
Frequently asked questions about We Care of Whatcom County
How much does We Care of Whatcom County give each year?
We Care of Whatcom County gave $93K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is We Care of Whatcom County?
We Care of Whatcom County reported $10K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $142K.
What is We Care of Whatcom County?
We Care of Whatcom County is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bellingham, WA. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does We Care of Whatcom County operate?
We Care of Whatcom County has awarded grants in Washington.
What is We Care of Whatcom County's EIN?
We Care of Whatcom County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1886554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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