WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

EIN: 911726410 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$18,380,942
Total Expenses
$11,316,128
Total Assets
$89,617,037
Net Assets
$83,917,121
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
MAURI INGRAM
Phone
3606716463
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, founded in 1996, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $18.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $7.1M, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

CULTIVATE NEIGHBORLINESS. LIFT COMMUNITY VOICES. INVEST IN EQUITY AND HOPE.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,520,005
Program Service Revenue $811,372
Investment Income $2,038,239
Other Revenue $11,326
TOTAL REVENUE $18,380,942

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,409,494
Salaries & Benefits $1,700,336
Fundraising Expenses $169,591
Program Expenses $10,195,889
Other Expenses $2,206,298
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,316,128

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $18,380,942 $10,672,052 +0.7%
Expenses $11,316,128 $8,604,427 +0.3%
Net Income $7,064,814 $2,067,625 +2.4%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
15
Volunteers
48

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
$246,105
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FLO SIMON CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN OCCHIOGROSSO VICE-CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TASHA DEWEY TREASURER/SECRETARY 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL DELLECKER DIRECTOR (THRU 12/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCISCO RIOS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUCAS GUTIERREZ SENGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY HASTINGS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ BAXTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRELL HILLAIRE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SILVIA MENDOZA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVI WEASLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK ROBINSON DIRECTOR (THRU 12/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURI INGRAM PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$211,898 $34,207 $246,105
PAMELA JONS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 32.00
Highest
$134,398 $26,007 $160,405
MARCUS WAROLIN CONTROLLER 40.00
Highest
$142,058 $26,817 $168,875
SARA NICHOLS CHIABAI CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Highest
$122,596 $24,759 $147,355
ALEXANDREA SPAULDING DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS 30.00
Highest
$119,463 $12,639 $132,102
BRAD TUININGA VP OF PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$129,923 $13,746 $143,669
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 $18,380,942 $11,316,128 $89,617,037 $7,064,814
2024 $10,672,052 $8,604,427 $76,099,525 $2,067,625
2023 $12,129,184 $10,265,779 $67,954,808 $1,863,405
2022 $32,311,600 $9,452,062 $61,418,992 $22,859,538
2021 $7,634,002 $7,605,297 $45,921,986 $28,705
2020 $4,288,234 $7,429,220 $39,746,590 $-3,140,986
2019 $5,898,202 $5,250,365 $40,942,777 $647,837
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