WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION (WECU) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE WHERE MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SAVE AND BORROW RESPONSIBLY AT FAIR AND COMPETITIVE RATES, IMPROVING THEIR FINANCIAL WELL-BEING AND STANDARD OF LIVING. THIS STATE-CHARTERED CREDIT UNION IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION SHARE INSURANCE FUND, AND IS REGULATED BY THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ASSOCIATION, AND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - DIVISION OF CREDIT UNIONS. WECU'S MAIN PRODUCTS ARE CONSUMER LOANS, REAL ESTATE LOANS AND COMMERCIAL LOANS TO MEMBERS, WHICH ARE PRIMARILY FUNDED BY DEPOSITS FROM MEMBERS. FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ARE ALSO AN INTEGRAL PART OF WECU'S OPERATIONS AND SPIRIT OF SERVICE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0B
+6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$222K
-15.1% YoY
Grant Count
12
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-36.3% YoY
About Whatcom Educational Credit Union
Based on IRS filings
Whatcom Educational Credit Union is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $222K. Net investment income was $28.2M.
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 | $2,957,165,947 | $2,766,280,343 | $2,507,427,609 |
| Revenue | $166,494,738 | $138,092,209 | $98,737,059 |
| Expenses | $154,291,742 | $119,310,663 | $68,523,716 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,199,353 | $25,369,649 | $10,688,363 |
| 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
42 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Whatcom Educational Credit Union
Community Builder Grants
WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION
Amount
$81,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Education First Grant Program
WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION
Amount
$125,000 over two years
Deadline
September 7, 2026
Servant Leadership Grant Program
WHATCOM EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION
Amount
Up to $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Western Washington University Foundation ($70,750), Children of the Valley ($20,500), Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN OF THE VALLEY MT VERNON, WA | EDUCATION GRANT | $20,500 |
| WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION BELLINGHAM, WA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $70,750 |
| BELLINGHAM ARTS ACADEMY FOR YOUTH BELLINGHAM, WA | EDUCATION GRANT | $20,000 |
| WHATCOM LITERACY COUNCIL BELLINGHAM, WA | EDUCATION GRANT | $20,000 |
| WHATCOM DREAM BELLINGHAM, WA | EDUCATION GRANT | $16,000 |
| WHATCOM CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING BELLINGHAM, WA | EDUCATION GRANT | $15,000 |
| SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE FOUNDATION MT VERNON, WA | EDUCATION GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $12,500 |
| SKAGIT PRESCHOOL ASSOCIATION AND RESOURCE CENTER MT VERNON, WA | EDUCATION GRANT | $11,500 |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE OF SKAGIT COUNTY FOUNDATION MT VERNON, WA | EDUCATION GRANT | $11,000 |
| SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE MT VERNON, WA | EDUCATION GRANT | $8,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER KUTCHER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $884,765 |
| JACK INGRAM | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 45 | $453,215 |
| JEFFREY DYKSTRA | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 45 | $451,454 |
| NICHOLAS HODSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 45 | $383,666 |
| CYNTHIA CHASE KLEIN | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 45 | $332,953 |
| ERYNNE MARIA HALLOCK | VICE PRESIDENT, RETAIL DELIVERY | 45 | $293,716 |
| MATTHEW HENRY BERENDSEN | VICE PRESIDENT, LENDING | 45 | $293,268 |
| GRANT DAVID DYKSTRA | BUSINESS BANKING SENIOR LOAN OFFICER | 40 | $281,706 |
| DAVID PIERCE JONES | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 45 | $278,242 |
| KENT BOUMA | VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS BANKING | 45 | $289,575 |
| BOLORTSETSEG SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNAL AUDIT | 40 | $223,880 |
| DONAVON LEE SWINNEY | DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SECURITY | 40 | $209,142 |
| DAVID LEROY DODGE | DIRECTOR, IT INFRASTRUCTURE | 40 | $200,403 |
| PAUL COVER | RE LOAN ORIGINATION OFFICER | 40 | $195,081 |
| KERRI LYN HELM | DIRECTOR, DIGITAL PRODUCTS | 40 | $200,157 |
| GABRIEL MAST | CHAIR | 4 | $36,871 |
| KURT WILLIS | VICE CHAIR | 4 | $32,066 |
| KRISTI LEWIS TYRAN | DIRECTOR | 4 | $30,263 |
| CAROL LAGER | SECRETARY | 4 | $28,900 |
| DALE ZENDER | DIRECTOR | 4 | $28,392 |
| ASHOK KHANNA | DIRECTOR | 4 | $25,150 |
| MARGO HAMMOND | DIRECTOR | 4 | $25,150 |
| STEPHANIE MORRELL | DIRECTOR | 4 | $25,150 |
| JOHN STERNLICHT | DIRECTOR | 4 | $18,934 |
| DAVID WASCHKE | DIRECTOR (THRU 6/30/24) | 4 | $12,432 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whatcom Educational Credit Union?
Whatcom Educational Credit Union is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. It holds $3.0B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Whatcom Educational Credit Union?
As of 2024, Whatcom Educational Credit Union holds $3.0B in total assets with $166.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $222K in 2024.
Where does Whatcom Educational Credit Union operate?
Whatcom Educational Credit Union has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Whatcom Educational Credit Union award?
In 2024, Whatcom Educational Credit Union awarded 12 grants totaling $222K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Whatcom Educational Credit Union's EIN?
Whatcom Educational Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0712539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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