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.

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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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