WHATCOM MUSEUM FOUNDATION

EIN: 916174771 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$1,605,394
Total Expenses
$1,730,777
Total Assets
$5,595,626
Net Assets
$5,135,498
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
NANCY TUPPER
Phone
3607788930
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WHATCOM MUSEUM FOUNDATION, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $5.1M represent 38 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE OEPRATION OF THE WHATCOM MUSEUM.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $710,611
Program Service Revenue $629,078
Investment Income $204,658
Other Revenue $61,047
TOTAL REVENUE $1,605,394

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $33,511
Salaries & Benefits $1,057,283
Fundraising Expenses $365,902
Program Expenses $1,151,163
Other Expenses $639,983
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,730,777

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,605,394 $1,304,342 +0.2%
Expenses $1,730,777 $1,433,398 +0.2%
Net Income $-125,383 $-129,056 0.0%
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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
39
Volunteers
N/A

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
6
$258,932
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NANCY TUPPER PRESIDENT N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARILENA FLUCKIGER VICE PRESIDE N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAFEEKA KLOKE VICE PRESIDE N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM BRUCE 2023 SEC / T N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JORGE ALVAREZ MEMBER AT LA N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
POLLY BONNELL MEMBER AT LA N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
A ROBERT CAMANDONA MEMBER AT LA N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIKA LAUTENBACH MEMBER AT LA N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA WILSON OOMAGELEES MEMBER AT LA N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL SERKA MEMBER AT LA N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE SANDERS MEMBER AT LA N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MERION WRIGHT MEMBER AT LA N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA TAYLOR MEMBER AT LA N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAIR FURNAS MEMBER AT LA N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SULLIVAN 2024 SEC / T N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA LEACH EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $158,932
TATIANA BEITING CONTROLLER 40.00
Officer
$100,000 $0 $100,000
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,605,394 $1,730,777 $5,595,626 $-125,383
2022 $1,304,342 $1,433,398 $5,045,643 $-129,056
2021 $1,260,854 $1,161,301 $5,947,142 $99,553
2020 $1,311,993 $1,086,422 $5,542,860 $225,571
2019 $1,123,852 $1,104,277 $5,027,744 $19,575
2018 $1,232,814 $1,018,207 $4,599,668 $214,607
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