THE ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY

EIN: 311579359 501(c)(3) Health Care

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$357,296
Total Expenses
$412,259
Total Assets
$3,956,718
Net Assets
$3,905,739
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1936
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
MELISSA BARTEL
Phone
3607150170
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY, founded in 1936, is a small nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $357K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $412K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, INCREASE THE INDEPENDENCE, AND ASSURE THE FULL INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY OF ALL PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $163,966

PARENT COALITION AND SELF-ADVOCACY PROVIDES LEADERSHIP SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. THE GOAL IS TO ENABLE PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL...

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PARENT COALITION AND SELF-ADVOCACY PROVIDES LEADERSHIP SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. THE GOAL IS TO ENABLE PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AND INVOLVED IN ACCESSING SERVICES. SELF-ADVOCATES ARE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO SPEAK UP FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. INFORMATION, EDUCATION & TRAINING EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO NAVIGATE COMPLEX SERVICE SYSTEMS & LIVE A FULFILLING LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. PROVIDED 10 EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTERS & FREQUENT ELECTRONIC ALERTS WITH TIMELY INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES, TRAININGS & EVENTS TO 2,523 FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS & PROVIDERS. PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES & SUPPORT TO 121 EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. PROVIDED ONE ON (CONTINUED) ONE INFORMATION & EDUCATION TO 1,645 INDIVIDUALS, PARENTS & CARGIVERS. INCLUSION ADVOCACY, DISABILITY AWARENESS & OUTREACH TO OVER 423 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $91,092

PARENT TO PARENT PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & INFORMATION ABOUT DISABILITIES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PARENTS & CAREGIVERS WHO ARE LEARNING ABOUT &/OR SEEKING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S...

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PARENT TO PARENT PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & INFORMATION ABOUT DISABILITIES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PARENTS & CAREGIVERS WHO ARE LEARNING ABOUT &/OR SEEKING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S DISABILITY OR CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITION. TRAINED VETERAN PARENTS (HELPING PARENTS) PROVIDE ONE TO ONE EMOTIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT TO NEW OR REFERRED PARENTS WHO HAVE A CHILD WITH SIMILAR NEEDS. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 228 PARENTS THROUGH 33 SUPPORT MEETINGS. PROVIDED ONE TO ONE SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO 1,028 PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS. WE HAVE 84 TRAINED HELPING PARENT VOLUNTEERS. MATCHED 20 PARENTS WHO RECENTLY LEARNED THEIR CHILD HAS A DISABILITY TO A HELPING PARENT MENTOR. PROVIDED NETWORKING, CONNECTIONS & INFORMATION TO 588 PEOPLE THROUGH FAMILY SOCIAL EVENTS. PROVIDED ONE ON ONE SUPPORT, (CONTINUED) INFORMATION & RESOURCES TO 548 SPANISH SPEAKING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. SENT 4 PADRES A PADRES NEWSLETTERS TO 160 SPANISH SPEAKING FAMILIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $48,583

WHATCOM TAKING ACTION IS A COLLABORATIVE COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, PARENTS, SERVICE AND CARE PROVIDERS. TOGETHER WE ARE BUILDING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF CARE & SUPPORT THAT LOCAL FAMILIES CAN...

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WHATCOM TAKING ACTION IS A COLLABORATIVE COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, PARENTS, SERVICE AND CARE PROVIDERS. TOGETHER WE ARE BUILDING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF CARE & SUPPORT THAT LOCAL FAMILIES CAN ACCESS EASILY AND EFFICIENTLY. AS LEAD AGENCY FOR WHATCOM TAKING ACTION, THE ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY HAS HELPED BUILD, ENHANCE & MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, IMPROVED HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES BY ENGAGING FAMILIES AS PARTNERS, LEADERS & AGENTS OF CHANGE IN LOCAL POLICY-MAKING. IMPROVED CARE-COORDINATION AND SUPPORTED MEDICAL HOME ACTIVITIES. PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT FOR 260 FAMILIES GOING THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION PROCESS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $278,991
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,003
Other Revenue $73,302
TOTAL REVENUE $357,296

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $261,498
Fundraising Expenses $646
Program Expenses $303,641
Other Expenses $150,761
TOTAL EXPENSES $412,259

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $357,296 $399,250 -0.1%
Expenses $412,259 $395,273 +0.0%
Net Income $-54,963 $3,977 -14.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
14
Volunteers
68

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$63,711
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA BARTEL PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN JEWELL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON MCGILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN POSEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET JAHN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE HARTLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE WHIPPLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH GODWIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEVERLY PORTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$63,711 $0 $63,711
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $357,296 $412,259 $3,956,718 $-54,963
2022 $399,250 $395,273 $4,020,952 $3,977
2021 $302,991 $241,883 $3,884,045 $61,108
2020 $362,697 $298,275 $3,824,303 $64,422
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