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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
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
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
2020 - 5,635,880
2019 - 3,964,506
2018 - 4,003,218
Recent News from Whatcom Community Foundation
City of Ferndale hopes gift cards will entice community to council meetings
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
The cards are being paid for by the Whatcom Community Foundation and a donation from Woods Coffee. If the offer of free coffee doesn't fill...more
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
The cards are being paid for by the Whatcom Community Foundation and a donation from Woods Coffee. If the offer of free coffee doesn't fill...more
Building on Birchwood International Market Momentum
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
Sustainable Connections thanks the Whatcom Community Foundation, whose generous donation helped launch this placemaking effort in 2017...more
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
Sustainable Connections thanks the Whatcom Community Foundation, whose generous donation helped launch this placemaking effort in 2017...more
City of Ferndale launches “The Great Ferndale Midsummer Mystery”
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
... for 2018 “Summer of Fun” events come from the City's general fund and Project Neighborly Grant monies from the Whatcom Community...more
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
... for 2018 “Summer of Fun” events come from the City's general fund and Project Neighborly Grant monies from the Whatcom Community...more
Looking for an affordable home in Bellingham? This might be the answer.
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
Whatcom Community Foundation is also part of the partnership. The townhomes will be built over seven years, with the first group expected to...more
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
Whatcom Community Foundation is also part of the partnership. The townhomes will be built over seven years, with the first group expected to...more
Telegraph Road Townhomes project brings affordable housing solution to Bellingham
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
Kulshan Community Land Trust, Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County and Whatcom Community Foundation plan to build fifty-four...more
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
Kulshan Community Land Trust, Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County and Whatcom Community Foundation plan to build fifty-four...more
Threshold Fund
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
The Threshold Fund at the Whatcom Community Foundation is the brainchild of John Moon and Dean Fearing, the executive directors of Habitat...more
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
The Threshold Fund at the Whatcom Community Foundation is the brainchild of John Moon and Dean Fearing, the executive directors of Habitat...more
Whatcom Community Foundation awards nearly $450K in grants and scholarships
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
The Whatcom Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its annual grant rounds. Together, the Whatcom Dollars for Scholars and...more
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
The Whatcom Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its annual grant rounds. Together, the Whatcom Dollars for Scholars and...more
Housing Crisis Solutions
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
... of Whatcom County and the Whatcom Community Foundation (WCF) to build more than 50 new homes as part of the Telegraph Townhomes...more
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
... of Whatcom County and the Whatcom Community Foundation (WCF) to build more than 50 new homes as part of the Telegraph Townhomes...more
Youth Philanthropy Program Seeks Curious and Motivated Youth
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
Over the last three years, the youth philanthropists distributed $40,000 in grant funding and supported 17 local organizations. Click here for...more
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
Over the last three years, the youth philanthropists distributed $40,000 in grant funding and supported 17 local organizations. Click here for...more
Youth Philanthropy Program Seeks Curious and Motivated Youth
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
Fueled by the generosity of many local donors, the Whatcom Community Foundation has invested nearly $41 million in Whatcom County since 1996. For more information about the Youth Philanthropy Program...more
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation
Fueled by the generosity of many local donors, the Whatcom Community Foundation has invested nearly $41 million in Whatcom County since 1996. For more information about the Youth Philanthropy Program...more
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