Whatcom Community Foundation
Bellingham, Washington · EIN 911726410 · Private foundation
Based in Bellingham, Washington, Whatcom Community Foundation has awarded $39.0M across 721 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Mercy Housing Northwest. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Whatcom Community Foundation funds
Whatcom Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, economic development, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Housing Northwest HOUSING & SHELTER | Seattle, WA | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Meridian School District #505 CHILDCARE | Bellingham, WA | $1.0M | 2025 |
| Bellingham School District 501 CAPITAL | Bellingham, WA | $1.0M | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Whatcom Community Foundation
Whatcom Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at whatcomcf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Whatcom Community Foundation
- Does Whatcom Community Foundation accept grant applications?
- Whatcom Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Whatcom Community Foundation fund?
- Whatcom Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Mercy Housing Northwest, Meridian School District #505, Bellingham School District 501. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Whatcom Community Foundation give in grants?
- Whatcom Community Foundation reported $5.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $39.0M over 721 grants.
- Where is Whatcom Community Foundation located?
- Whatcom Community Foundation is based in Bellingham, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911726410.
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