Arc Of Whatcom County

Organization Overview

Arc Of Whatcom County is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (E50) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitative Care, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Arc Of Whatcom County employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arc Of Whatcom County is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Arc Of Whatcom County generated $303.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $241.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, INCREASE THE INDEPENDENCE, AND ASSURE THE FULL INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY OF ALL PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PARENT COALITION AND SELF-ADVOCACY PROVIDES LEADERSHIP SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. THE GOAL IS TO ENABLE PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AND INVOLVED IN ACCESSING SERVICES.SELF-ADVOCATES ARE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO SPEAK UP FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO NAVIGATE COMPLEX SERVICE SYSTEMS AND LIVE A FULFILLING LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. PROVIDED 11 EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTERS AND ALSO PROVIDED ELECTRONIC ALERTS WITH TIMELY INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES, TRAININGS AND EVENTS TO 2360 FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND PROVIDERS. PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO 318 EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. PROVIDED ONE ON ONE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO 1099INDIVIDUALS, PARENTS, AND CAREGIVERS. INCLUSION ADVOCACY, DISABILITY AWARENESS AND OUTREACH TO OVER 613 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.


PARENT TO PARENT PROVIDES EMOTIONALA SUPPORT AND INFORMATION ABOUT DISABILITIES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PARENT & CAREGIVERS WHO ARE JUST LEARNING ABOUT &/OR SEEKING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR CHILDS DISABILITY OR CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITION. TRAINED VETERAN PARENTS, HELPING PARENTS, PROVIDE ONE TO ONE EMOTIONAL AND INFORMATION SUPPORT TO NEW OR REFERRED PARENTS WHO HAVE A CHILD WITH SIMILAR NEEDS.PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 349 PARENTS THROUGH 33 SUPPORT MEETINGS. PROVIDED ONE TO ONE SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES TO 499 PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS. WE HAVE 87 TRAINED HELPING PARENT VOLUNTEERS. MATCHED 13 PARENTS WHO RECENTLY LEARNED THEIR CHILD HAD A DISABILITY TO A HELPING PARENT MENTOR. PROVIDED NETWORKING AND CONNECTIONS AND INFORMATION TO 107 PEOPLE THROUGH FAMILY SOCIAL EVENTS. PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES TO SPANISH SPEAKING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. SENT 5 PADRES A PADRES NEWSLETTERS TO 120 SPANISH SPEAKING FAMILIES.


WHATCOM TAKING ACTION IS A COLLABORATIVE COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, PARENTS, SERVICE AND CARE PROVIDERS. TOGETHER WE ARE BUILDING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF CARE AND SUPPORT THAT LOCAL FAMILIES CAN ACCESS EASILY AND EFFICIENTLY. AS LEAD AGENCY FOR WHATCOM TAKING ACTION, THE ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY HAS:HELPED BUILD, ENHANCE AND MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDSIMPROVED HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES BY ENGAGING FAMILIES AS PARTNERS, LEADERS AND AGENTS OF CHANGE IN LOCAL POLICY-MAKING.IMPROVED CARE-COORDINATION AND SUPPORTED MEDICAL HOME ACTIVITIES.PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT FOR 127 FAMILIES GOING THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION PROCESS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Beverly Porter
Executive Director
$56,021
Melissa Bartel
Secretary
$0
Melissa Mitchell
Co-Vice President
$0
Susan Larson
President
$0
Susan Jewell
Treasurer
$0
Leslie Weilbacher
Co-Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$18,283
Membership dues$2,120
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $248,620
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$26,574
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$295,597
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,484
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $5,910
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $302,991

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Arc Of Whatcom County has recieved totaling $196,052.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
North Sound Accountable Community Of Health

Bellingham, WA

PURPOSE: IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ACROSS NORTH SOUND REGION.

$75,827
Whatcom Community Foundation

Bellingham, WA

PURPOSE: PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

$50,000
Norcliffe Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: EARLY LEARNING: WHERE WE GROW OUR FUTURE

$50,000
United Way Of Whatcom County

Bellingham, WA

PURPOSE: HEALTH & WELFARE

$20,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$225
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$92,589
Earnings-$2,204
Net Contributions$10,400
Ending Balance$100,785

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