United Way Of Whatcom County
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 07/1953
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 91-0570788
Organization Overview
United Way Of Whatcom County is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1953. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, United Way Of Whatcom County employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Way 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 06/2022, United Way Of Whatcom County generated $1.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, United Way Of Whatcom County has awarded 210 individual grants totaling $7,834,010. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENABLE FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR EVERY PERSON IN WHATCOM COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE AGENCY'S COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND GRANT AWARDS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF LOCAL NONPROFITS REACHING MORE THAN 50,000 RESIDENTS EACH YEAR, PROVIDING ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS LIKE FOOD, HOUSING, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCREASING ECONOMIC MOBILITY THROUGH EDUCATION, JOB-SKILLS, AND TRAINING, AND BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY REMOVING BARRIERS LIKE VIOLENCE, ABUSE, AND ADDICTION AND PROVIDING A VARIETY OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES SUCCEED FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION. UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY'S GOAL IS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY.
UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY PROVIDES ADDITIONAL GRANTS FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION AND COMMUNITY GOALS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDING, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, AND EMERGING PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS SPECIFIC ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY. SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE PANDEMIC AND FLOOD RELIEF GRANTS, SUPPORT FOR ALICE AND OTHER CRITICAL RESEARCH, CHILDCARE INITIATIVES, AND EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS.
EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 2022 UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY BECAME THE LOCAL FUNDER AND AFFILIATE FOR DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY (DPIL). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOK BY MAIL EACH MONTH FOR ENROLLED WHATCOM COUNTY CHILDREN AGE BIRTH TO FIVE AT NO COST TO FAMILIES. BOOKS ARE SELECTED BY A NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY EXPERTS WITH THE INTENT TO DELIVER A VARIETY OF INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE TITLES THAT COVER FEEL GOOD TOPICS. OVER 2,500 CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM IN THE FIRST 5 MONTHS. DATA SHOWS CHILDREN THROUGHOUT WHATCOM COUNTY HAVE ENROLLED, INCLUDING RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE DATA CONFIRMS THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING IN THE RIGHT WAY TO PARTNER WITH TRUSTED ENTITIES TO EXPAND THE REACH OF THIS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristi Birkeland President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $39,235 |
Lindsey Cerise Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Kara Irvin Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Jeremy Jordan Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Andrew Thom Board Member | Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
Allison Chryst Board Member | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $1,199,309 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $122,533 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $218,554 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,540,396 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $27,009 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,567,405 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,003,360 |
| 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. | $89,999 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,743 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $192,415 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $61,186 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,926 |
| Office expenses | $5,555 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,104 |
| Travel | $2,228 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $311 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $24,572 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,321 |
| Insurance | $7,136 |
| All other expenses | $7,571 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,545,193 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,110,435 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $473,219 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,655 |
| 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 | $7,509 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $40,050 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $999,197 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,635,065 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $135,624 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $135,624 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,388,502 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,110,939 |
| 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 | $2,635,065 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Way Of Whatcom County has awarded $1,003,360 in support to 24 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND GRANT INITIATIVES PURPOSE: HEALTH & WELFARE | $96,564 |
Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: HEALTH & WELFARE | $76,271 |
Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: HEALTH & WELFARE | $70,000 |
Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: HEALTH & WELFARE | $67,000 |
Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: HEALTH & WELFARE | $60,000 |
Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: HEALTH & WELFARE | $60,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that United Way Of Whatcom County has recieved totaling $406,200.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ALL IN WA | $273,106 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,008 |
Puget Sound Energy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Whatcom Community Foundation Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: CHILDCARE | $17,000 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $6,909 |
Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,925 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $249,012 |
| Ending Balance | $249,012 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Way Of The Columbia- Willamette Portland, OR | $45,244,176 | $37,813,880 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA | $93,924,162 | $8,143,793 |
United Way Of Lane County Springfield, OR | $6,356,824 | $7,869,717 |
United Way Of Pierce County Tacoma, WA | $15,711,259 | $8,056,312 |
United Way Of The Mid-Willamette Valley Salem, OR | $5,554,350 | $5,986,237 |
Auburn Food Bank Auburn, WA | $1,209,621 | $5,152,284 |
United Way Of Jackson County Inc Medford, OR | $3,272,249 | $6,599,632 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Portland Tigard, OR | $7,686,784 | $3,991,111 |
United Way Of Treasure Valley Inc Boise, ID | $5,526,975 | $4,448,551 |
United Way Of Snohomish County Everett, WA | $7,341,507 | $2,615,993 |
United Way Of Thurston County Olympia, WA | $1,540,765 | $3,915,686 |
Seattle Times Fund For The Needy Seattle, WA | $186,445 | $3,430,305 |