Whatcom Center for Early Learning

EIN: 911526226 501(c)(3) Unknown

Bellingham, WA

Total Revenue
$4,722,488
Total Expenses
$5,586,219
Total Assets
$4,765,970
Net Assets
$3,803,693
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Sierra James
Phone
3606713660
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Whatcom Center for Early Learning, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 31% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

Whatcom Center for Early Learning's mission is to partner with families to provide high-quality, equitable, and comprehensive therapy and support to children experiencing developmental delays and disabilities.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $657,573
Program Service Revenue $3,951,683
Investment Income $79,451
Other Revenue $33,781
TOTAL REVENUE $4,722,488

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,544
Salaries & Benefits $4,573,536
Fundraising Expenses $79,728
Program Expenses $4,663,441
Other Expenses $994,176
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,586,219

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,722,488 $6,798,088 -0.3%
Expenses $5,586,219 $4,655,716 +0.2%
Net Income $-863,731 $2,142,372 -1.4%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
73
Volunteers
59

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
5
$163,737
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ken Bronstein President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kendra Norton Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Mauermann Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elaine Peterson OD Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darcie Donegan Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dani Harris Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Biernacki Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carmela Carrasco MD Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cally Cass Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amar Parekh Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andy Wheeler Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Staten Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gabriela Montenegro Secretary 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stevona Burks Vice President 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sierra James Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$148,152 $15,585 $163,737
Stephanie Schmitt Finance & Administration Director 40.00
Highest
$105,973 $8,732 $114,705
Jennifer Kurtz Speech Language Pathologist 40.00
Highest
$111,925 $11,213 $123,138
Kristin Andrea Clements Speech Language Pathologist 40.00
Highest
$114,556 $11,746 $126,302
Sarah Robinson Dudley Physical Therapist 40.00
Highest
$106,508 $10,616 $117,124
Amelia Bacon Programs Director 40.00
Highest
$103,177 $27,777 $130,954
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 $4,722,488 $5,586,219 $4,765,970 $-863,731
2024 $6,798,088 $4,655,716 $5,547,804 $2,142,372
2023 $3,748,729 $3,476,216 $3,034,968 $272,513
2022 $2,938,561 $3,028,726 $2,517,982 $-90,165
2021 $3,033,895 $2,400,002 $2,590,489 $633,893
2020 $2,542,786 $2,224,748 $2,208,478 $318,038
2019 $2,061,271 $1,935,939 $1,574,459 $125,332
2018 $1,516,285 $1,428,251 $1,328,700 $88,034
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