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


A bridge to the past and a monument of hope moving forward dedicated in Bellingham
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

Or make checks payable to Whatcom Community Foundation and write Arch of Healing and Reconciliation Project in the memo line. Mail to the foundation at 1500 Cornwall Ave., Suite 202, Bellingham, WA...more

This arch bears the weight of history against immigrant communities, and hope for unity
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

Community groups behind the arch include the Lynden Sikh Temple, the initial project donor that pledged $50,000, and the Whatcom Community Foundation, which also pledged $25,000. There's more to the...more

Community social can help nonprofits jump into 2018
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

BELLINGHAM — The Advancement Northwest Igniting Philanthropy Series presents a Nonprofit Community Social from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. ... Philanthropy Series, quarterly trainings...more

With New Grants, Whatcom Community Foundation #GivesThanks for Connection and ...
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

Neighborliness fuels our mission as a community foundation. It also inspired us to lean into strengthening connections in our community through...more

Chuck Robinson Celebrates His Big Ride and $20K Raised for Charity
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

From left, Ken White, Binc board member; Chuck Robinson; and Mauri Ingram, president and CEO of Whatcom Community Foundation....more

The Whatcom Community Foundation Selects 2018 Project Neighborly Grantees
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

As Project Neighborly enters its second year, we are pleased to announce 23 projects that encourage neighborliness. Funded projects include:...more

'We are swimming upstream trying to afford the means to live here'
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

... Community Health Plan of Washington, Chuckanut Health Foundation, the city of Bellingham, United Way, Whatcom Community Foundation,...more

Pathways into philanthropy: Philanthropy NW's Momentum Fellowship
Foundation: Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, Rasmuson Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Whatcom Community Foundation

Pathways into philanthropy: Philanthropy NW's Momentum Fellowship ... particularly communities of color, for successful careers in the...more

Announcing the 15th Annual Peace Builder Awards Recipients
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

Whatcom Community Foundation, Organization: For its Project Neighborly initiative, bringing the community together to promote...more

Deadline to apply for Project Neighborly grant nears
Foundation: Whatcom Community Foundation

The Whatcom Community Foundation is looking to fund projects that connect communities throughout the county – if you think you have the next...more



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