The Bellingham Public School Foundation
- Assets
- $905.6k
- Revenue
- $531.1k
- Investments
- $180.6k
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 09/1993
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 91-1551087
Organization Overview
The Bellingham Public School Foundation is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Bellingham Public School Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bellingham Public School Foundation 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, Bellingham Public School Foundation generated $531.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $559.3k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) per year over the past 3 years. 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
WE RAISE FUNDS AND STEWARD COMMUNITY RESOURCES SO EVERY CHILD FEELS HEALTHY, ENGAGED, SUPPORTED AND CHALLENGED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STUDENT & FAMILY SUPPORT: DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES SO THAT STUDENTS IN OUR SCHOOLS HAVE THEIR BASIC NEEDS MET IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO LEARN. THE IMPACT OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC CAUSED A DRASTIC INCREASE IN NEED FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, BEDS, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS.
WELLNESS: SUPPORTING VACCINE CLINICS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC; FOOD EDUCATION AND SCHOOL GARDENS; MENTAL HEALTH STAFF TRAINING AND STUDENT SUPPORT.FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: EXTENDING NON-PROFIT SPONSORSHIP FOR SOME OF OUR HIGHEST NEED SCHOOLS WHERE THERE IS NO TRADITIONAL PTA MODEL SO THAT PARENTS CAN PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE SCHOOLS. ANNUAL EDUCATOR GRANTS: MULTI-LINGUAL BOOKS AND LIBRARIES THAT REFLECT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION; ACTIVITIES THAT ENGAGE LIFE SKILLS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS; DRUMS FOR ALL ELEMENTARY MUSIC PROGRAMS; THEATER PROGRAM SUPPORT. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: GRADS CLASSROOMS AT OUR HIGH SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE CHILDCARE AND SUPPORT FOR YOUNG MOTHERS SO THEY CAN STAY IN SCHOOL AND PREPARE FOR SUCCESSFUL FUTURES. VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS: ALL-STUDENT PARTCIPATION IN HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS AS TRUTHTELLERS PROJECT; 6TH GRADE BAND TUTORING; ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENT ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE; ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ELEMENTARY DRUMS.EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION: PROGRAMS THAT CELEBRATE DIVERSITY; BACK TO SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY THAT WELCOMES MULTICULTURAL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES INTO OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY. DISTRICT EVENT SUPPORT: PROMISE AWARDS HIGHLIGHT THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION THAT STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS MAKE TO OUR SCHOOLS; ANNUAL STAFF RETIREMENT RECOGNITION. SUPPORTING STAFF MORAL AND GREAT TEACHING LEADS TO THE BEST OUTCOME FOR OUR STUDENTS. STUDENT CLUB GRANTS: AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS WHO SHOWCASE INGENUITY AND GIVE STUDENTS A VOICE. STEM: GRANTS THAT SUPPORT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH PROJECTS IN THE CLASSROOM; SALMON IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM PROVIDING SALMON EGGS AND AQUARIUMS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; TRAVEL FOR HS ROBOTICS TEAM TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
PARENT GROUP EQUITY: SUPPORTING OUR FOUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS PARENT GROUPS BY ACTING AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR AN EQUITY-BASED, JOINT FUNDRAISER THAT RECOGNIZES DIFFERENCES IN SOCIOECONOMICS ACROSS SCHOOL POPULATIONS. FUNDS ARE DISBURSED SO THAT MORE RESOURCES GO TO SCHOOLS WITH THE HIGHEST NEEDS.
SALARY SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC EMPLOYEES OF BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS: GRANT WRITERS HAVE SECURED MORE THAN $10,000,000 IN ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR OUR DISTRICT; VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR HAS COORDINATED AND CONNECTED MORE THAN 7,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND 30 COMMUNITY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR SCHOOLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Giesen Vice-President/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Batten Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Corey Chaplin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Comeau President/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tony Freeland Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Hayes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $34,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $29,393 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,147 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $461,469 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $531,009 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $662 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $21 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$554 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $531,138 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $220,798 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $73,599 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,651 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,496 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $63,140 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,238 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,288 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,097 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,524 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,131 |
| All other expenses | $1,519 |
| Total functional expenses | $559,339 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $422,068 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $169,021 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $133,916 |
| Investments—other securities | $180,583 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $905,588 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $724,995 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $180,593 |
| 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 | $905,588 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Bellingham Public School Foundation has awarded $137,397 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 501 PURPOSE: SALARY SUPPORT, FOOD SERVICES SUPPORT, CURRICULUM SUPPORT, EDUCATOR AND SCHOOL AWARDS AND STAFF WELLNESS AND RECOGNITION. | $112,397 |
WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: OUTDOOR EDUCATION SUPPORT | $25,000 |