THE BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION

EIN: 911551087 501(c)(3) Unknown

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$439,101
Total Expenses
$544,227
Total Assets
$856,541
Net Assets
$856,541
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
CHRIS SCHEPPER
Phone
3606766479
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $439K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 20% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $544K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS AND STEWARDS COMMUNITY RESOURCES SO THAT EVERY CHILD FEELS HEALTHY, ENGAGED, SUPPORTED AND CHALLENGED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $93,493

STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT: DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS SO THAT STUDENTS IN OUR SCHOOLS HAVE THEIR BASIC NEEDS MET IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO LEARN. SUPPORT INCLUDES FOOD, CLOTHING, BEDS, AND PERSONAL...

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STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT: DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS SO THAT STUDENTS IN OUR SCHOOLS HAVE THEIR BASIC NEEDS MET IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO LEARN. SUPPORT INCLUDES FOOD, CLOTHING, BEDS, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $75,192

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: EXTENDING NON-PROFIT SPONSORSHIP FOR SOME OF OUR HIGHEST NEED SCHOOLS WHERE THERE IS NO TRADITIONAL PARENT FUNDRAISING GROUP SO THAT FAMILIES CAN RAISE FUNDS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL...

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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: EXTENDING NON-PROFIT SPONSORSHIP FOR SOME OF OUR HIGHEST NEED SCHOOLS WHERE THERE IS NO TRADITIONAL PARENT FUNDRAISING GROUP SO THAT FAMILIES CAN RAISE FUNDS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE SCHOOLS.

Program 3
Expenses: $54,544

PARENT GROUP EQUITY: SUPPORTING OUR FOUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS PARENT GROUPS BY ACTING AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR AN EQUITY-BASED, JOINT FUNDRAISER THAT RECOGNIZES DIFFERENCES IN SOCIOECONOMICS ACROSS SCHOOL...

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PARENT GROUP EQUITY: SUPPORTING OUR FOUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS PARENT GROUPS BY ACTING AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR AN EQUITY-BASED, JOINT FUNDRAISER THAT RECOGNIZES DIFFERENCES IN SOCIOECONOMICS ACROSS SCHOOL POPULATIONS. FUNDS ARE DISBURSED SO THAT MORE RESOURCES GO TO SCHOOLS WITH THE HIGHEST NEEDS. ALSO FACILITATE AN ELEMENTARY FUNDRAISING SHARING PROGRAM THAT SHIFTS RESOURCES TO SCHOOLS WITH THE HIGHEST NEEDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $436,631
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,470
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $439,101

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $219,551
Salaries & Benefits $140,875
Fundraising Expenses $89,347
Program Expenses $401,100
Other Expenses $183,801
TOTAL EXPENSES $544,227

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $439,101 $551,616 -0.2%
Expenses $544,227 $589,197 -0.1%
Net Income $-105,126 $-37,581 +1.8%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

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
$87,433
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL SIECZKA PRESIDENT/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM LORIO PRESIDENT/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE DI NITTO VICE-PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY MURASKI SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE HAZLEWOOD-SPURR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COREY CHAPLIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY FREELAND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SCHEPPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL COMEAU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDEN SCHILDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FLO SIMON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GIESEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEEZA LORRENCE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER SIMPSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL GEARHART EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$87,433 $0 $87,433
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $439,101 $544,227 $856,541 $-105,126
2023 $551,616 $589,197 $910,768 $-37,581
2022 $531,138 $559,339 $905,588 $-28,201
2021 $637,899 $413,365 $992,150 $224,534
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