COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL OF WHATCOM SKAGIT

EIN: 640956619 501(c)(3)

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$690,276
Total Expenses
$1,452,154
Total Assets
$1,306,982
Net Assets
$1,244,771
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
JOHN STEACH
Phone
3606766470
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL OF WHATCOM SKAGIT, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit that reported $690K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 59% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 110% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF WHATCOM SKAGIT IS TO SURROUND STUDENTS WITH A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT, EMPOWERING THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL AND ACHIEVE IN LIFE. AS A WASHINGTON STATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, WE SERVE STUDENTS THROUGH OUR UNIQUE INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORT (ISS) MODEL. THE FOCUS OF THAT MODEL IS ON ASSISTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH (K-12) THROUGH MULTI-TIERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS THAT IMPROVE ATTENDANCE AND ELICIT STUDENT RESILIENCE, SCHOOL BELONGING, AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT. DESPITE THE MANY BARRIERS CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF WHATCOM SKAGIT DIFFERENTIATED ITSELF FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING VULNERABLE AND OFTEN ISOLATED AND/OR MARGINALIZED YOUTH BY PROVIDING SERVICES DURING SCHOOL HOURS, AND BY COORDINATING A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF BASIC NEEDS AND OTHER VITAL, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR EACH AND EVERY STUDENT REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM. THE KEY INNOVATIVE SERVICES PROVIDED WERE DELIVERED THROUGH A BLEND OF IN-PERSON, AND "TELE-MENTORING OR "TELE-CASE MANAGEMENT" PLATFORMS. 15 FULL-TIME SITE COORDINATORS WERE EMPOWERED WITH TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT AND WERE PLACED INSIDE 15 PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, COUNSELORS, TEACHERS, AND SUPPORT STAFF IN CONNECTING STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO A COALITION OF CHAMPIONS THAT PROVIDED A VAST ARRAY OF ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES. THE INVESTMENTS MADE BY LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE CHAMPIONS YIELDED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS THAT WERE FUNNELED STRAIGHT INTO ALL THESE SCHOOLS' SITES, AND DIRECTLY INTO THE ECONOMIES OF THE FAMILIES WHO BENEFITTED FROM THE SERVICES. DISTRICTS UNDERSTAND THAT BY PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF WHATCOM-SKAGIT TEACHERS CAN FOCUS ON TEACHING AND STUDENTS CAN FOCUS ON LEARNING AS THE SCHOOL CREATES A JOYFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY CHILD'S READINESS TO LEARN IS SUSTAINED OR AMPLIFIED BY A NETWORK OF CARING ADULTS WHO WILL IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS ALONG THE WAY TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND BEYOND.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $445,812
Program Service Revenue $225,222
Investment Income $15,444
Other Revenue $3,798
TOTAL REVENUE $690,276

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,333,805
Fundraising Expenses $70,064
Program Expenses $986,869
Other Expenses $118,349
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,452,154

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $690,276 $1,689,166 -0.6%
Expenses $1,452,154 $1,152,992 +0.3%
Net Income $-761,878 $536,174 -2.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
26
Volunteers
5

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
4
$82,259
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LANI MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAL WILSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NAHRIN AZIZ CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
IRIS CARIAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA O'CONNOR SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA HERRERA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$82,259 $0 $82,259
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
2025 $690,276 $1,452,154 $1,306,982 $-761,878
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,107,186 $847,993 $1,358,090 $259,193
2022 $1,002,504 $701,431 $985,352 $301,073
2021 $851,079 $520,941 $639,249 $330,138
2021 $851,079 $520,941 $639,249 $330,138
2020 $589,055 $494,775 $362,718 $94,280
2019 $469,581 $407,667 $242,652 $61,914
2018 $372,126 $379,079 $116,454 $-6,953
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