WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Bellingham, WA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
91-1726410
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Bellingham, WA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
91-1726410
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Whatcom Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Washington, with additional support in Colorado and New York. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO AMPLIFY THE FORCE OF PHILANTHROPY SO THAT COMMUNITIES FLOURISH.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS
$5.8M
11%
Alternatives to Hunger Bellingham Food Bank
$3.2M
6%
NOOKSACK SALMON ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION
$2.2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
106
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Colorado, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $5.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS, Alternatives to Hunger Bellingham Food Bank, and NOOKSACK SALMON ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.