Bellingham, WA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)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.
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.
Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to partnering with families and caregivers to provide high-quality, equitable, and comprehensive therapy, early learning...
Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to partnering with families and caregivers to provide high-quality, equitable, and comprehensive therapy, early learning, and support services to children, with a focus on those experiencing developmental delays and disabilities. We empower children experiencing developmental delays and disabilities by connecting them with the therapy, early learning opportunities, and family resources they need to thrive.In 2025, WCEL provided early support visits to 6,759 children and their families in Whatcom County. Additionally, 755 families participated in Early Learning Program classes, building skills and community with child development specialists and peer families in Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale, and Lynden. WCEL is purposefully investing revenue up to $1 million from prior years to deepen our impact, expand the reach of our services, and uphold our longterm commitment to children and families. By reinvesting the generous contributions entrusted to us in previous years, we are strengthening our capacity to meet the evolving needs of our community. As a result, this year's financial statements reflect a planned net deficit - an intentional choice that supports our mission to ensure every child can thrive.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| 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% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Ken Bronstein | President | 5.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendra Norton | Director | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Mauermann | Director | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elaine Peterson OD | Director | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darcie Donegan | Director | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dani Harris | Director | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Biernacki | Director | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carmela Carrasco MD | Director | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cally Cass | Director | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amar Parekh | Director | 3.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andy Wheeler | Director | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Staten | Treasurer | 4.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabriela Montenegro | Secretary | 4.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stevona Burks | Vice President | 4.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sierra James | Executive Director | 40.00 |
Officer
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$148,152 | $15,585 | $163,737 |
| Stephanie Schmitt | Finance & Administration Director | 40.00 |
Highest
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$105,973 | $8,732 | $114,705 |
| Jennifer Kurtz | Speech Language Pathologist | 40.00 |
Highest
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$111,925 | $11,213 | $123,138 |
| Kristin Andrea Clements | Speech Language Pathologist | 40.00 |
Highest
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$114,556 | $11,746 | $126,302 |
| Sarah Robinson Dudley | Physical Therapist | 40.00 |
Highest
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$106,508 | $10,616 | $117,124 |
| Amelia Bacon | Programs Director | 40.00 |
Highest
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$103,177 | $27,777 | $130,954 |
| 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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