How much funding does Lynn Heimsoth Memorial Scholarship provide?

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When is the deadline for Lynn Heimsoth Memorial Scholarship?

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Who is eligible for Lynn Heimsoth Memorial Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: First-generation college students; From Bellingham school district; Accepted to attend a four-year college.

How often is Lynn Heimsoth Memorial Scholarship offered?

Lynn Heimsoth Memorial Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Lynn Heimsoth Memorial Scholarship

Whatcom Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

First-generation college students
From Bellingham school district
Accepted to attend a four-year college
The scholarship honors her commitment to social justice, equity in education, and ensuring all students have opportunity for higher education.

Other requirements

Background: Established in memory of Lynn Heimsoth, former Sunnyland principal who was fatally shot in December 2019.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Bellingham school district, Whatcom County, Washington

Focus Areas: Education, social justice, equity, first-generation college students

Award Type: Scholarship for higher education

Eligibility:

First-generation college students
From Bellingham school district
Accepted to attend a four-year college

Background: Established in memory of Lynn Heimsoth, former Sunnyland principal who was fatally shot in December 2019. The scholarship honors her commitment to social justice, equity in education, and ensuring all students have opportunity for higher education.

Contact:

Whatcom Community Foundation
1500 Cornwall, Suite 202, Bellingham, WA 98225
Email: wcf@whatcomcf.org
Phone: 360.671.6463

What Whatcom Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 106
Total given: $5.92M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,050–$1.01M

By dollars: Washington 98%, New York <1%, California <1%. Top recipient cities: Bellingham, WA; Seattle, WA; Ferndale, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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