Whatcom Community Foundation



The Whatcom Community Foundation is a public charitable organization created to enrich the quality of life for all residents of Whatcom County, Washington. The foundation is both a grantmaker and a vehicle for donors to accomplish their philanthropic dreams.


Its mission is enhancing philanthropy to strengthen Whatcom County by linking people who care with causes that matter

Web Address

www.whatcomcf.org


Assets and Giving for Whatcom Community Foundation

Assets

2020 - 39,746,590
2019 - 40,942,777
2018 - 40,565,385
2017 - 37,283,386
Domestic Grants

2020 - 5,635,880
2019 - 3,964,506
2018 - 4,003,218


    

Recent News from Whatcom Community Foundation


New Research Details Effects of 'Silver Tsunami' on Local Economies and What To Do About It
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation, Yakima Valley Community Foundation

This data, gathered in partnership with and commissioned by the Whatcom Community Foundation, shows the vulnerability of...more

Kulshan Community Land Trust: Creating Leaders Through Affordable Housing
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

Through a partnership between KulshanCLT, Habitat for Humanity of Whatcom County and the Whatcom Community Foundation's (WCFs)...more

New Bellingham Central Kitchen Revamps School Lunches
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

The project also received money from a second bond passed in 2018, grants from the Whatcom Community Foundation, Whole Kids Foundation...more

Foundation will again fund 'neighborly' projects
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

Applications for Project Neighborly grants are due by 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15. ... a contribution to Whatcom Community Foundation, 1500 Cornwall...more

USDA grants sent to Mt. Vernon organization
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

... Business Center was awarded three grants totaling over $471,000, with the largest amount being the Whatcom Community Foundation...more

After a raid in Whatcom County, here's how the community is helping undocumented workers
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

Donations continue to be accepted through the Whatcom Community Foundation and Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship and distributed via a number...more

Join the Whatcom Food Network for Their Fall Forum: The People That Make the Food System Work
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

Special thanks to the Whatcom Community Foundation, which makes these Forums possible. What: Whatcom Food Network Fall...more

Five more months given to preserve Glenning
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

The documents state that: “The Whatcom Community Foundation has offered to be the nonprofit entity that would serve as trustee of funds collected...more

Announcing the New Eat Local First Food Atlas
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

Sustainable Connections Food & Farming Program would also like to recognize the support of the Whatcom Community Foundation, whose...more

Newcomers to old-timers — get acquainted at a Neighbor Dinner
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

LYNDEN —Through a “Neighborly” grant from the Whatcom Community Foundation, the Lynden Community Center will be hosting an opportunity...more



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