Sustainable Connections
Bellingham, WA ·EIN 75-3041952 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Sustainable Connections?
Sustainable Connections is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Whatcom Community Foundation ($3.8M), Opportunity Council ($775K), Greater Tacoma Community Foundation ($112K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.0M in grants to Sustainable Connections between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Community Foundation | $3,842,124 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Opportunity Council | $774,583 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | $112,407 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Viva Farms | $46,347 | 1 | 2023 |
| Washington Tourism Alliance | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| First Fed Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | $23,500 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | $22,500 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Whatcom County Association of Realtors | $19,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Sustainable Path Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Aarp | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| UNFI Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Raynier Institute & Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Credit Unions in the State of Washington | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Russell Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
What grants has Sustainable Connections received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Whatcom Community Foundation | FOOD, AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION | $510,150 |
| 2024 | Whatcom Community Foundation | FOOD, AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION | $787,500 |
| 2024 | Opportunity Council | Energy conservation programs | $147,902 |
| 2024 | Washington Tourism Alliance | RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Sustainable Path Foundation | To support sustainability in the Puget Sound region | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Norcliffe Foundation | NORTH FORK LIBRARY FREEDGE: INCREASING FOOD ACCESS IN RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Whatcom Community Foundation | FOOD, AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION | $855,500 |
| 2023 | Opportunity Council | Energy conservation programs | $171,491 |
| 2023 | Viva Farms | TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES | $46,347 |
| 2023 | Aarp | Grant to support AARP's Livable Communities initiative | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Whatcom County Association of Realtors | BUSINESS COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Credit Unions in the State of Washington | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Russell Family Foundation | FOOD & FARMING PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Whatcom Community Foundation | FOOD, AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION | $805,084 |
| 2022 | Opportunity Council | Energy conservation programs | $178,902 |
| 2022 | Whatcom County Association of Realtors | BUSINESS COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $11,000 |
| 2022 | Puget Sound Energy Foundation | FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM OTHER | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Norcliffe Foundation | DIVERTING WASTE & COMBATING HUNGER THROUGH FOOD RECOVERY, INCREASED FOOD ACCESS & COMMUNITY FRIDGES | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Whatcom Community Foundation | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $883,890 |
| 2021 | Opportunity Council | Energy conservation programs | $140,447 |
| 2021 | Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $36,392 |
| 2021 | The Norcliffe Foundation | FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2021 | UNFI Foundation | PROVIDE HUNGER RELIEF FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Raynier Institute & Foundation | PIERCE COUNTY FRESH | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Opportunity Council | Energy conservation programs | $135,841 |
| 2020 | Greater Tacoma Community Foundation | AGRI COI ACTIVITY 1.A.1: PIERCE COUNTY FRESH BUY LOCAL MARKETING PROGRAM CONTINUED EXPANSION | $76,015 |
| 2020 | Puget Sound Energy Foundation | FOOD RECOVERY INITIATIVE PROJECT | $13,500 |
| 2020 | Raynier Institute & Foundation | GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2019 | First Fed Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Sustainable Connections?
Sustainable Connections is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Whatcom Community Foundation ($3.8M), Opportunity Council ($775K), Greater Tacoma Community Foundation ($112K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.0M in grants to Sustainable Connections between 2019–2025.
Who is Sustainable Connections's largest funder?
Whatcom Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Sustainable Connections, with $3.8M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Sustainable Connections received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.0M in grants to Sustainable Connections across 29 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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