Whatcom Council on Aging
Whatcom Council on Aging provides nutritional, social, recreational, and educational programs that promote wellness of mind and body for community members as they age.
Whatcom Council on Aging at a glance
In short: Whatcom Council on Aging gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- -51.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -83.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $15,395,098
- +22.5% 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 Whatcom Council on Aging funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mullis Community Senior Center ($25K). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $155K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mullis Community Senior Center Friday Harbor, WA | No Restrictions | $25,000 |
| Friends of Orcas Senior Center Eastsound, WA | No Restrictions | $25,000 |
| Lopez Island Senior Center Lopez Island, WA | No Restrictions | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,395,098 | $5,920,658 | $4,065,764 | $75,000 | 3 | $32,523 |
| 2024 | $12,567,561 | $3,575,487 | $3,483,286 | $154,695 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $8,704,515 | $3,801,584 | $2,942,586 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $6,999,411 | $3,639,385 | $2,408,607 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $6,602,512 | $5,963,085 | $2,162,906 | $26,065 | 1 | $2,782,787 |
| 2020 | $3,122,824 | $2,983,083 | $2,638,041 | — | — | $25 |
About Whatcom Council on Aging
Based on IRS filings
Whatcom Council on Aging is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bellingham, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Whatcom Council on Aging is led by Chris Orr, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Orr
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $112K (2025)
Tom Dorr
President
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgiann Dustin
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Staten
Finance Director
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
$78K (2025)
Gurpreet Dhillon
Board Member
President → Chair, 2024
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Vander Linden
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Bjornson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Atkinson
Vice President
Vice President → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Ryan
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Martineau
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Reinschmidt
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandeep Barha
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christi Burling
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Chittock
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Jaeger
Board Member
Board Memebr → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crag Roth
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Nuebeck
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: David Neuback (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Britt Kane (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kimberky Tucker (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Taya Battistella (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ione Adams (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Shirley Forslof (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $112K, to Chris Orr (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Whatcom Council on Aging
How much does Whatcom Council on Aging give each year?
Whatcom Council on Aging gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $155K across 1 grant.
What is Whatcom Council on Aging's typical grant size?
Whatcom Council on Aging's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Whatcom Council on Aging give grants?
Whatcom Council on Aging gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Whatcom Council on Aging give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Whatcom Council on Aging's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "No Restrictions" (3 grants).
How large is Whatcom Council on Aging?
Whatcom Council on Aging reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What is Whatcom Council on Aging?
Whatcom Council on Aging is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bellingham, WA. It holds $15.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Whatcom Council on Aging's EIN?
Whatcom Council on Aging's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0784024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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