Whatcom Council On Aging is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (P81) the organization is classified as: Senior Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Whatcom Council On Aging employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Whatcom Council On Aging 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 12/2023, Whatcom Council On Aging generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS OF MIND AND BODY FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS THEY AGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT SENIORS - ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH LOW TO VERY LOW INCOMES - ARE EATING WELL AND HAVE THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT THEY NEED FOR HEALTHY, ACTIVE AGING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING IN ADDITION TO DELIVERING MEALS ON WHEELS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS, THE COUNCIL ON AGING SERVES HOT LUNCHES IN SENIOR CENTERS THROUGHOUT WHATCOM AND SAN JUAN COUNTIES AND PUBLIC HOUSING FOR LOW- INCOME SENIORS IN BELLINGHAM.
BELLINGHAM AT HOME TO EMPOWER SENIORS TO STAY ACTIVE AND ENGAGED WHILE CONTINUING TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS.
THE BELLINGHAM SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER IS THE ONLY WHATCOM COUNTY CENTER DIRECTLY MANAGED BY WCOA. THE CENTER OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF CLASSES, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOR PERSONS 50 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER, ALL OF WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE EMOTIONAL, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS FOR A HEALTHY, ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. A MEMBER CAN PARTICIPATE IN WEIGHT TRAINING IN THE GYM, TAKE A LINE DANCING CLASS, PLAY CARDS OR POOL, LEARN HOW TO USE COMPUTERS OR READ IN OUR LIBRARY AS WELL AS ENJOY A VARIETY OF PRESENTATIONS. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES PROMOTE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Chris Orr Executive Di | 40 | $124,184 | |
Pat Atkinson Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Louise Bjornson Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Sandeep Barha Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Taya Battistella Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Gurpreet Dhillon President | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $111,325 |
Fundraising events | $17,821 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,338,389 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,970,758 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,438,293 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $320,826 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $42,465 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,801,584 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,478,459 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $123,838 |
Advertising and promotion | $27,241 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $9,488 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,541 |
Insurance | $27,674 |
All other expenses | $11,195 |
Total functional expenses | $2,942,586 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $393,026 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $153,954 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $31,294 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,356 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $101,788 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,013,097 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,704,515 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $286,456 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $24,626 |
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 | $311,082 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,087,237 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $306,196 |
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 | $8,704,515 |