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 12/2022, Arc Of Whatcom County employed 15 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 12/2022, Arc Of Whatcom County generated $399.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $395.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
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 (CONTINUED) 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 THE 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 & TRAINING EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO NAVIGATE COMPLEX SERVICE SYSTEMS & LIVE A FULFILLING LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. PROVIDED 10 EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTERS & FREQUENT ELECTRONIC ALERTS WITH TIMELY INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES, TRAININGS & EVENTS TO 2,429 FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS & PROVIDERS. PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES & SUPPORT TO 121 EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. PROVIDED ONE ON (CONTINUED) ONE INFORMATION & EDUCATION TO 1,107 INDIVIDUALS, PARENTS & CARGIVERS. INCLUSION ADVOCACY, DISABILITY AWARENESS & OUTREACH TO OVER 378 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
PARENT TO PARENT PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & INFORMATION ABOUT DISABILITIES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PARENTS & CAREGIVERS WHO ARE LEARNING ABOUT &/OR SEEKING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S DISABILITY OR CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITION. TRAINED VETERAN PARENTS (HELPING PARENTS) PROVIDE ONE TO ONE EMOTIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT TO NEW OR REFERRED PARENTS WHO HAVE A CHILD WITH SIMILAR NEEDS. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 228 PARENTS THROUGH 19 SUPPORT MEETINGS. PROVIDED ONE TO ONE SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO 1,028 PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS. WE HAVE 87 TRAINED HELPING PARENT VOLUNTEERS. MATCHED 20 PARENTS WHO RECENTLY LEARNED THEIR CHILD HAS A DISABILITY TO A HELPING PARENT MENTOR. PROVIDED NETWORKING, CONNECTIONS & INFORMATION TO 588 PEOPLE THROUGH FAMILY SOCIAL EVENTS. PROVIDED ONE ON ONE SUPPORT, (CONTINUED) INFORMATION & RESOURCES TO 548 SPANISH SPEAKING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. SENT 4 PADRES A PADRES NEWSLETTERS TO 142 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 & 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 & MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, IMPROVED HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES BY ENGAGING FAMILIES AS PARTNERS, LEADERS & AGENTS OF CHANGE IN LOCAL POLICY-MAKING. IMPROVED CARE-COORDINATION AND SUPPORTED MEDICAL HOME ACTIVITIES. PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT FOR 121 FAMILIES GOING THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION PROCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Larson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Mitchell Co-Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Weilbacher Co-Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Bartel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Jewell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Posel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,270 |
Fundraising events | $10,933 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $171,799 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $140,313 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $324,315 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,026 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $72,537 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,248 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $399,250 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,975 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,896 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $187,081 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,826 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,406 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,820 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,906 |
Information technology | $2,338 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,787 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $799 |
Interest | $704 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,145 |
Insurance | $7,355 |
All other expenses | $119 |
Total functional expenses | $395,273 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,707 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $688,735 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $42,250 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,702 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,167,091 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $111,467 |
Total assets | $4,020,952 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,039 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $48,211 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $60,250 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,862,364 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $98,338 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,020,952 |