Whatcom Land Trust
The mission of the Whatcom Land Trust is to preserve and protect wildlife habitat, scenic, agricultural and open space lands in Whatcom County for future generations by securing interests in land and promoting land stewardship.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.9M
+5.2% YoY
Revenue
$2.4M
+24.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$146K
-263.8% YoY
Expenses
$1.4M
+21.4% YoY
About Whatcom Land Trust
Based on IRS filings
Whatcom Land Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $146K.
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 | $32,873,887 | $31,235,762 | $31,375,042 |
| Revenue | $2,365,384 | $1,893,206 | $2,561,474 |
| Expenses | $1,387,192 | $1,142,652 | $1,051,825 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $145,901 | $-89,097 | $136,537 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Epperson | Former Executive Director | 40 | $97,303 |
| Jenn Mackey | Interim Executive Director (Feb 10 - June 2) | 40 | $74,648 |
| Alex Jeffers | Interim Executive Director (June 2 - June 30) | 40 | $63,139 |
| Hall Walker | President | 5 | — |
| David Brown | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Wright | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Lynne Givler | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Lynn Berman | Director | 1 | — |
| Rand Jack | Director | 1 | — |
| John D Onofrio | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason Hatch | Director | 1 | — |
| Pat Stevenson | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Moench | Director | 1 | — |
| Barbara Matilsky | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Parker | Director | 1 | — |
| Laughlan Clark | Director | 1 | — |
| Leaf Schumann | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whatcom Land Trust?
Whatcom Land Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. It holds $32.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Whatcom Land Trust?
As of 2024, Whatcom Land Trust holds $32.9M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue.
Where does Whatcom Land Trust operate?
Whatcom Land Trust has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Whatcom Land Trust's EIN?
Whatcom Land Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1246994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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