How much funding does Community Builder Grants provide?

Community Builder Grants provides $81,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Builder Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Community Builder Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Funding Amount

$81,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

WECU's Community Builder Grants program empowers nonprofits addressing critical local needs in Western Washington communities.

Geographic Scope: Western Washington

Focus Areas: Organizations addressing critical community needs (specific focus areas not detailed in provided materials)

Purpose: Support nonprofit capacity building and community development initiatives

Context: Part of WECU's $520,000 annual charitable giving in 2025, reflecting the credit union's commitment to reinforcing communities it serves

About WECU: Serves over 175,000 members with more than $3.0 billion in assets.

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Bellingham, WA; Mt Vernon, WA; Seatac, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
15% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Gowest Credit Union Association · Seatac, WA

Advocacy

$30K
Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth · Bellingham, WA

Education grant

$20K
Whatcom Literacy Council · Bellingham, WA

Education grant

$20K
Communities in Schools of Whatcom County · Bellingham, WA

Education grant

$20K
Futuresnw · Bellingham, WA

Education grant

$15K