Agape Home for Women and Children Endowment Fund

Amy Van Pelt and Joseph Jarzembowski Fund

Anderson Family Endowment Fund

Andrew G Ingram Memorial Scholarship

Anna Marie Brulotte Memorial Fund

Anvil Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund

to provide scholarships to Bellingham's high school students intending to major in math, earth science, or engineering

Arch of Healing and Reconciliation Project

The Arch of Healing and Reconciliation will be erected as a monument to honor the brave immigrants from China, India, and Japan and in recognition of all immigrants who came to America since the 1800s, seeking better life opportunities for themselves and their families through hard work and determination. If you would like to give via check, please make check payable to Whatcom Community Foundation with Arch of Healing and Reconciliation Project (AHAR) in the memo section and mail to: Whatcom Community Foundation, 1500 Cornwall Avenue, Ste 202, Bellingham, WA 98225

AVID Shuksan Alumni Scholarship

to provide scholarships to former Shuksan Middle School students who graduate from any Bellingham high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater

Bachenberg Foundation Fund

Investment Options Strategy - approved by IFC in February 2020 via E-Vote

Baird Family Scholarship (Annual)

Supports scholarships to female Whatcom County high school graduates with GPA of 3.0 or higher to attend any post secondary school with no restrictions on area of study. Financial need considered

Barbara Austin Foote Memorial Fund

supports arts and cultural grantmaking in Whatcom County (Endowed)

Bayview Fund

an endowed fund established by Fredericka Bond to benefit eight local organizations: Bellingham Public Library Laurendeau Foundation for Cancer Care***to be finalized*** Sardis Wildlife Center Whatcom Community Foundation Whatcom County Council on Aging Whatcom Land Trust Whatcom Museum of History and Art Whatcom Symphony

BBMR Fund

Bellingham Anesthesia Associates Scholarship (Annual)

2016 criteria supporting scholarships to graduates of Whatcom County High Schools with a 3.0 gpa or better to attend a 4 year university/college to study health or medicine. 1 scholarship

Bellingham Central Lions Club Scholarship (Annual)

to provide scholarships to graduates of Bellingham's high schools

Bellingham Chamber Chorale Endowment for Choral Arts (Non-Agency)

Bellingham Education Association Scholarship

to support scholarships for graduating seniors from Bellingham High School, Options High School, Squalicum High School and Sehome High School majoring in education

Bellingham Festival of Music Education Outreach Fund

Bellingham Festival of Music Endowment Fund

Bellingham High School Class of '67 Scholarship (Annual)

to provide scholarships to graduates of Bellingham High School to attend a 2-year community college

Bellingham Parks and Recreation Endowment

unrestricted non-agency support for the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department

Bellingham Public Library Designated Endowment Fund

The Bellingham Public Library Designated Endowment Fund was established in 1997 through a bequest from a library patron. Your gift to the Endowment Fund will support library needs such as equipment, materials, and special projects.

This Endowment fund is held by Whatcom Community Foundation in perpetuity to provide interest and dividend earnings for the benefit of the Bellingham Public Library.

Bellingham Public Library Fund - Capital

The Bellingham Public Library Fund – Capital was kick-started by a $50,000 donation by the Friends of the Bellingham Public Library in 2012.

Your gift to this fund will support projects that maintain and improve library buildings and facilities.

Bellingham Public Library Fund - Fairhaven Branch Materials

The Bellingham Public Library Fund – Fairhaven Branch Materials was established by a loyal patron of the Fairhaven Branch Library.

Your gift to this fund will support a diverse selection of library books and materials at the Fairhaven Branch of the Bellingham Public Library.

Bellingham Public Library Fund - Materials

The Bellingham Public Library Fund – Materials was established to support the purchase of books, music, movies, periodicals, and other materials for all branches of Bellingham Public Library.

Gifts to this fund help to ensure that our libraries have a wide assortment of materials for all our patrons to enjoy.

Bellingham Public Library Fund - Unrestricted

Gifts to the Bellingham Public Library Fund – Unrestricted are used to support the highest needs of the Bellingham Public Library and have been used for a variety of projects over the years including addressing facilities needs and supporting library programs.

Bellingham Public Schools Foundation Endowment

To support the life-transforming possibilities of education. Strong public schools are a hallmark of our democracy - the great equalizer where the American dream takes shape. The endowment secures a legacy of excellent education and opportunity for our community's children - now and for generations to come.

Bellingham Scholarship Fund

Bellingham Scholarship Fund of Whatcom Community Foundation to provide scholarships to high school seniors graduating from any Bellingham high school to pursue post-secondary education

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund

The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra is led by Music Director, Yaniv Attar, and is the Resident Orchestra of Mount Baker Theatre. The BSO engages, connects, and uplifts our community by performing powerful, beautiful, and inspiring music.

The BSO’s dedication to supporting music educators, schools, and youth helps build tomorrow’s musicians. Your gift ensures powerful, beautiful, and inspiring music today and into the future.

BHS Class of '65 (Annual)

to support scholarships for graduating seniors

Big Pants Fund

Bill & Esther Keeney Family Fund

The Esther B. & William V.W. Keeney Family Fund aka the Bill and Esther Keeney Family Fund

Birch Bay Library Fund

unrestricted support for the Birch Bay Library in Birch Bay, Washington.

Blythe Cole Busch Fund for Literacy Development

for support of Whatcom Literacy Council

Bobbi Phrank Fund

Bob & Diane Trunek Community Fund

endowed fund in support of pregnancy care and adoption services in Whatcom County first and other charitable purposes second

Bob & Lois Nicholl Fund

Boreas Fund

Brett Allsop Memorial Scholarship Endowment

to support scholarships for deserving Bellingham students in celebration of Brett's entrepreneurial spirit and sense of adventure

Brian and Marya Griffin Fund - II

Brian & Marya Griffin Community Fund

to support charitable programs and capital projects benefiting the Arts, Culture and Community Advancement in Whatcom County

Brigid Collins Endowment Fund

to support non-agency gifts to The Brigid Collins House

Bruce Berry Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mr. Bruce Berry served very successfully as a school principal in Ferndale for many years. A man of unique and admirable qualities, he was an individual of character and integrity. An optimist by nature, he saw, promoted and nurtured the very best in others. He cared for the emotional and intellectual growth of his many students and teachers. He simply liked people. His daily interactions were filled with sincerity, kindness, encouragement, praise, humor, warmth, honesty and acceptance. Students and staff sought self improvement and personal growth as a result. They chose to strive for a better future for themselves and to honor him. Mr. Berry was an inspiration to those who knew him. He has left a high standard of believing in others and helping them reach their given potential as human beings. He was the definition of an exemplary role model, leader and human being. His enduring legacy will live on.

This scholarship will support graduating Ferndale High School students to attend a post secondary college. Scholarship criteria includes: 1. Good work ethic (hard worker 2. Academic potential 3. Need based.

Bruce Wolf Endowment Fund

established in memory of Bruce Wolf to benefit the Pacific Arts Association

Brudwick 5 Memorial Fund

Buethorn Family Charitable Fund

Calene Cameron LeBeau Memorial Fund

to build an endowment, the income from which will provide grants to local non-profits in perpetuity

Cap Cloud Fund

Celedo Fund

Champagne Fund

to support hospice, children with special health needs, veterans, environmental conservation and other critical human service needs

Chase Family Fund

Cheryll & Dale Kinsley Fund

Child Savings Accounts

Your gift helps open savings accounts for local children. With an initial deposit made at birth/childhood with the goal of supporting post-high school education, Childhood Savings Accounts promote financial security for children in households with low- and moderate-income. Thank you for joining us in building bright futures!

Christine Thompson Fund

Chuck & Dee Robinson Community Fund

Clay Family Fund

Clayton D. Millage Scholarship Fund (Endowed)

to provide opportunities for Lynden middle school students to attend educational programs that focus on science or creative thinking.

Clayton D. Millage Scholarship Fund (Non-Endowed)

to provide opportunities for Lynden middle school students to attend educational programs that focus on science or creative thinking.

CMA Fund

a field-of-interest fund supporting youth and families or arts and culture

Coal Export Health Impact Study Fund

to support funding for a coal export health impact study

CoJo Fund

Cole Interfaith Coalition Endowment Fund

unrestricted use by the Interfaith Coalition in advancing its mission to aid families in need.

Cole Whatcom Community College Endowment Fund

For unrestricted use by Whatcom Community College (through its President) in advancing its mission.

Commander Pete Oswald Scholarship

to provide one 4 year renewable scholarship per year (total $4000) to a graduate of any Bellingham high school intending to pursue a career in military, law enforcement or firefighting / must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate strong leadership ability

Compass Health Endowment

to support non-agency gifts to Compass Health in Whatcom County

CORC Endowed Fund

this grant is made possible by the Fund representatives, Dr. Lars Crabo and Ms. Carolyn Coughlin.

Cordata Children's Library Fund

Craig & Sue Cole Endowment Fund for Mental Health

Supporting mental health research, training, programs and/or services for the benefit of children, youth and young adults in Whatcom County via the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health ("the Department of Psychiatry").

Cyan Day Fund

As an artist Cyan believed deeply in the transformative power of art, and in the ways art, mental health and social justice come together. The Cyan Day Fund lifts up the voices and visions of young people using art to connect, heal and make change.

Dan Bartle Memorial Scholarship

to provide a college scholarship to a deserving graduating Ferndale High School senior in memory of Daniel Bartle

Danny Fine Memorial Fund

Dave Nelson Memorial Foundation Scholarship (annual)

scholarship available to graduates of Bellingham, Squalicum of Sehome High Schools with GPA 2.5-3.5 planning to attend 4 year college/university. Financial need considered.

David Edward Fund

a field of interest fund supporting the mentally ill, preferably housing assistance.

David F. Goddard Bellinghan Technical College Trades Scholarship Fund

to support Bellingham Technical College trades scholarships

David F. Goddard Birth to Bright Futures Program Endowment

Designated endowed fund to support the WCF scholarship and Child Savings Account programs - in memory of David F. Goddard.

David F. Goddard Child Savings Endowment

to support child savings accounts for children in Whatcom County to attend college in memory of David F. Goddard.

David F. Goddard Chuckanut Health Foundation Nursing Scholarship Fund

to support the Chuckanut Health Foundation's nursing scholarship program

David F. Goddard Endowment for Doctors Without Borders

designated fund to support Doctors Without Borders

D.C. Morse Family Scholarship Fund (Non-Endowed)

scholarship support

Don & Ellen Easterbrook Scholarship (annual)

One scholarship available for a graduate of each Bellingham high school with 3.5 GPA to attend any post-secondary institution, planning to study biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, geology, computer science or mathematics

Dorothy and Harris Gonsalves Bellingham Public Library Endowment

established by the generous bequest of Dorothy Ellen Gonsalves to be used for any of the following: The purchase of travel related books, Spanish language books, and/or to establish and maintain a reading nook. 20% of the grant distributions shall support these items at the Fairhaven Library branch.

Dorothy and Harris Gonsalves Memorial Scholarship Fund

established by the bequest of Dorothy Ellen Gonsalves to support 2 annual scholarships for foreign language students who plan to pursue a foreign language major at the university level. 1. Harris Gonsalves Memorial Scholarship - for graduating seniors from Bellingham High School with above criteria 2. Dorothy Gonsalves Memorial Scholarship - for graduating seniors from Sehome High School with the above criteria

Drake Family Fund

to support the arts in Whatcom County

Eagleridge PTO Scholarship (Annual)

2016 criterea to support scholarships to Ferndale High School graduates with a 3.2 or better gpa to attend any post secondary school. Student must have attended Eagleridge Elementary school. Area of study is unrestricted. 2 scholarships for 2016

Earl & Sue's Fund for Animals

A fund to support animal welfare to help with: animal rehabilitation, sanctuary, protection, care and adoption.

E.B. Crumpler Fund

Elevate Fund

Troy and Erika Lautenbach created the Elevate Fund with the Whatcom Community Foundation in January of 2017. They named it both for its intended impact and because they met for the first time coming out of adjacent elevators while traveling for work. That chance meeting has changed and elevated their lives in enumerable ways, and they hope to use that momentum to create benefit for others as well.

Whether it’s through Erika’s work as the Director of the Whatcom County Health Department, or Troy’s long tenure owning Lautenbach Recycling, creating community, equity, and opportunity are principle to their values and their intended impact with the Elevate Fund.

Elizabeth & Richard Gossett Foundation Fund (Endowed)

Employee Ownership Project

Employee ownership offers multiple benefits to people, businesses, and their communities, including a path to retirement for business owners, financial and leadership opportunities for employees, preservation of local jobs and increased community resilience. And to top it off, employee-owners tend to be more involved in their community!

Equity Endowment

Respect, understanding and opportunity — that's the purpose of the Equity Fund. Dollars from this fund support projects and programs that feature cultural learning, exchange and preservation, and/or are invested in efforts that create opportunity in ways that work for all — especially those who are furthest from it.

Equity Fund

Respect, understanding and opportunity — that's the purpose of the Equity Fund. Dollars from this fund support projects and programs that feature cultural learning, exchange and preservation, and/or are invested in efforts that create opportunity in ways that work for all — especially those who are furthest from it.

Eric Braun Memorial Endowment for Cedar Tree Montessori

This fund was created in memory of Eric Braun, a devoted father to Malleck and Zakara and loving husband to Nichole. Eric's spirit of caring reached many people and that legacy will continue in the hearts of all who knew him and through the gifts of this fund, supporting the Cedar Tree Montessori.

Explorations Academy Endowment

Fairhaven Alumni Scholarship Fund

to provide scholarships to former Fairhaven Middle School students, graduating from any Bellingham School District High School to attend any post-high school education

Fairhaven Fund

To primarily support artistic installations for public education and enjoyment in Fairhaven with a secondary purpose to provide repair or replacement of physical features of the Fairhaven Village Green park beyond the Park Department’s budget.

Fat Cat Feline Fund

Ferndale Band Boosters Endowment

sub fund for non agency gifts

Ferndale Double Dome Capital Fund

Ferndale Scholarship Endowment

to provide scholarships to Ferndale high school seniors to pursue post-secondary education

Ferndale Scholarship Fund

to provide scholarships to Ferndale high school seniors to pursue post-secondary education

Ferndale Scholarship Program Fund

Fragrance Garden Endowment Fund

to support the Fragrance Garden at Tennant Lake Park in Ferndale

Francis & Dorothy Lang Endowment

to support the Whatcom County Council on Aging senior services programs operated from its Bellingham Senior Activity Center

Fund for Whatcom County (Endowed)

to support thoughtful, responsive grantmaking in Whatcom County

Gary and Ann Blanken Fund

grantmaking supporting arts & culture or the environment

Genevieve E. Sharp Fund

Glenning Schoolyard Fund

Glenn & Janice Butler Fund

Gonsalves Endowment for the Whatcom Humane Society

an endowed designated fund for the Whatcom Humane Society to support animal care, spaying and neutering. This fund was created by a generous bequest from Dorothy Ellen Gonsalves of Bellingham, WA.

GRADS Scholarship (Annual)

Supports students who are enrolled in the GRADS Program or teen parents who are graduating seniors from any Whatcom County high school. Minimum GPA of 2.0, financial need required.

Haggen Food & Pharmacy Scholarship

to provide scholarships to graduates of Bellingham's high schools to attend post-secondary education

Hannah Dashiell Memorial Scholarship

to provide scholarships to any Whatcom County female high school senior graduate with a 3.0 GPA or higher to attend any college to study health and medicine.

Harold VanBerkum Memorial Scholarship

to support scholarships to graduating Whatcom County high school seniors to attend college to study agriculture. This scholarship was established by Whatcom Family Farmers as a tribute to Harold VanBerkum, a founding member who strongly supported and advocated for agriculture-focused education at all levels.

Healing Arch Scholarship Fund

to support scholarships for first generation students to go to college

Heather Marie Engels Memorial Scholarship

to support annual scholarships for deserving Bellingham High School graduates attending any post secondary school

HLAA - Whatcom County Founders Fund Scholarship

to provide scholarships to graduating Whatcom County high school seniors who are experiencing hearing loss to attend any post secondary school.

Hovander Homestead Park Beautification Fund

The Hovander Homestead Park Beautification Fund was started in 2022 by Marilyn Glenn and Steve Tatham, two dedicated community members who volunteer much of their time and energy to ensuring that the park remains a treasure of Whatcom County. Hovander Homestead Park encompasses nearly 350 acres in Ferndale, WA, and preserves and educates visitors on the rich history of pioneer farming in our community. This fund is used in partnership with the Whatcom Parks Department to invest community support into Hovander Master Gardener Demonstration Garden projects that improve plantings and increase access to the park and its diverse botany.

Human Ecology Fund

Immigrant Relief Fund

A number of Whatcom County families were affected by the recent Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) action that resulted in at least 16 people being detained (reports of the total number of detainees vary). Individuals and families affected face bond and other legal expenses, income disruption and trauma, particularly for children. Your gift to one or more of the Immigrant Rights Funds will make a meaningful difference for these families.

The Immigrant Relief Fund supports detainees and their families affected by immigration, customs and enforcement (ICE) raids in Whatcom County. Your gift to the Relief Fund will help families buy essentials like groceries, medicine and gas, stay in safe, stable housing, and get the assistance they need.

Immigrant Rights Bond Fund

A number of Whatcom County families were affected by the recent Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) action that resulted in at least 16 people being detained (reports of the total number of detainees vary). Individuals and families affected face bond and other legal expenses, income disruption and trauma, particularly for children. Your gift to one or more of the Immigrant Rights Funds will make a meaningful difference for these families.

The Immigrant Rights Bond Fund supports detainees and their families affected by immigration, customs and enforcement (ICE) raids occurring in Whatcom County. Bond Funds are anticipated to be repaid and will be re-loaned as needed. Your gift will help detainees return to their families, neighborhoods and jobs as they wait for trial.

Immigrant Rights Legal Defense Fund

A number of Whatcom County families were affected by the recent Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) action that resulted in at least 16 people being detained (reports of the total number of detainees vary). Individuals and families affected face bond and other legal expenses, income disruption and trauma, particularly for children. Your gift to one or more of the Immigrant Rights Funds will make a meaningful difference for these families.

The Immigrant Rights Legal Defense Fund supports detainees and their families affected by immigration, customs and enforcement (ICE) raids in Whatcom County. Your gift to the Legal Defense Fund will make it possible for detainees and their families to get the legal counsel and representation necessary so that they can exercise their legal rights related to detainment and/or other issues that arise as the result of detainment such as financial challenges.

Iris Fund

Janet Ott Fund

Jayme Clise Curley and David Leith Curley Family Fund

Jeanne & William Carroll Youth & Families Fund

grantmaking supporting youth and families

Joan Beardsley Memorial Scholarship (Endowed)

to provide scholarships to female graduates of a Bellingham high school, planning to major in science or mathematics in college

John and Joyce Pedlow Community Fund

John & Helen Warden Memorial Music Scholarship

to provide scholarships for students who graduated from a Bellingham high school, planning to major in music education (preferably instrumental music) at a 4-year university/college

Joseph G. & Michael D. Hansen Scholarship Fund

to provide scholarships to former Fairhaven Middle School students, graduating from any Bellingham School District High School to attend any post-high school institution with a preference to study engineering, math, or technology

Justin and Tricia Arceneaux Fund

Kailia Posey Teen Crisis Intervention Fund

Your gift to the Kailia Posey Teen Crisis Intervention Fund will help get much needed resources to students in crisis. Thank you for honoring Kailia’s short, beautiful life by helping other young people.

Karl and Edwina Kleeman Community Fund

Kiera Duffy Fund

Kimberley Family Fund

Kinder Fund

Kiwanis Club of Bellingham Scholarship

Lakeland Foundation

LALA Fund

Larry G. Kinley Leadership Scholarship

Larson Gross Impact Fund

Larson Gross is passionate about relationships - with our team members, with our clients and with our community! We have a 70+ year history of working with businesses, individuals and nonprofits in the community and are desiring to continue to approach our charitable giving with an increased intentionality and involvement of our team members in speaking into those amazing organizations to support!

LaVelle A "Vel" West Scholarship (annual)

to provide scholarships to Bellingham High School graduates with financial need

Law Advocates Endowment Fund

all distributions to support Law Advocates' work providing referrals for free legal services to low-income individuals in Whatcom County

Leadership Fund

Your gift to the Community Foundation Leadership Fund supports our innovative programs and services which are focused on building a stronger and more resilient community through collaborative partnerships that connect people, ideas, resources, and opportunities for greater impact.

Lee & RaVae Luckhart Arts & Culture Fund

supports arts and cultural activities and organizations in Whatcom County (Endowed)

Lee & RaVae Luckhart Environmental Fund

supports environmental activities and organizations in Whatcom County (Endowed)

Lee Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Fund

In 2020, after 48 years of exemplary service with Haggen Food & Pharmacy, Lee Reynolds retired. To call Lee passionate would be a considerable understatement. Lee lived for sharing the finest fresh produce with our guests, he loved being out on the farms with our growers and the bonds he forged with countless professionals in his field is what made the Haggen produce department world class.

Equally strong were the relationships that Lee developed with each of the Haggen produce teams and with his colleagues. Many thought of Lee as their mentor and found him by their side throughout their career, encouraging each to expand and grow their skills.

The Lee Reynolds Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to college undergraduate students from Western Washington who are passionate about agriculture and plan on pursuing a degree or career in the field of agriculture.

Liam Wood Environmental Fund

established in memory of Liam Wood to provide grantmaking support for the environment (Endowed)

Lighthouse Mission Endowment Fund

Local News and Information Fund

Lori Poad Memorial Scholarship

to provide scholarships for students planning to major in a math-related field (math instruction/education, architecture, construction, engineering, etc.) who attended Shuksan Middle School and graduated from a Bellingham high school with a GPA of 3.3 or better

Lydia Place Endowment Fund

Lynn Heimsoth Memorial Scholarship

Established by Lynn's family to honor her life and legacy. To support first generation student scholarships for graduating Seniors in the Bellingham School District to attend a four year university.

Macpherson Family Scholarship Fund

Margie & Steve Kimberley Family Character Award (Endowed)

to provide a scholarship to attend any post-high school educational opportunity, to a student graduating from a Bellingham high school with a GPA of 2.5 or better, who demonstrates character and financial need

Martin and Gail Haines Fund

Mary Ann Drake Fund for Cultural Diversity

to support cultural diversity

Mary L. Seilo Memorial Scholarship

to support graduates of Ferndale High School to attend college

Mary Snapper Fund

funding for projects supporting children with special health care needs who are at elevated risk for chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions and require health related services

Masonic Scholar-Citizen Scholarship

The Masonic Education Council of Whatcom County was founded by Whatcom County Masons in 1967 to recognize the important role of public education in our nation by honoring public high school students who exemplify both scholarship and service to their school and community. It annually awarded scholarships to students from each of the public high schools through the Class of 2021.

The scholarship recipients shall be one graduating senior boy and girl from any Whatcom County public high school enrolled in a full-time program leading to their AA or BA/BS degree with a history of community service and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Master Gardener Foundation of Whatcom County Endowment

To support the Master Gardner program of Whatcom County through outreach programs such as the demonstration gardens and Children's Story Garden at Hovander Park, the Plant Clinic at the WSU Whatcom Extension Office, information tables at the Bellingham Farmers Market, the Northwest Washington Fair and other venues around the county, and horticulture education talks and workshops.

McClain Family Fund

McNeese Scholarship Fund

Meadows Montessori School Endowment

to support non-agency gifts to Meadows Montessori School in Ferndale

Meg Metzger Fund

Mentor Fund

Mike & Elaine McRory Fund

Mike Mischaikow Scholarship (Annual)

2016 To recognize and reward a student graduating from a public, private, parochial, or tribal high school in Whatcom County who aspires to earn a post secondary educational degree from an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university.

Mintz Charitable Fund

Moles Family Scholarship

to support scholarships to deserving graduates of Bellingham's high schools

Morse Steel Service Community Fund

Mount Baker School District Endowment for Children and Youth

to assist the Mount Baker School District (District and Fund Designee) financially with supplemental educational activities for District students and/or pre-school aged children residing within the boundaries of the District.

Mount Baker Theatre Endowment Fund

help to provide income to support the operations and programs of the Mt. Baker Theatre in perpetuity

Mr. Wood & Family Scholarship

to provide scholarships to former students of elementary school teacher Sam Wood, upon graduation from high school or attainment of GED certificate.

Mumfords and Sons Fund

supports education for young people, social justice and international development

Nicholas Moothart Scholarship Fund

to provide a scholarship in memory of Nicholas Moothart, to a deserving graduating senior at Bellingham High School who wishes to pursue a career in Engineering or Visual Art and Design.

Nonprofit Vitality Fund

Powerful mini grants infuse resources for organizational and financial health, leadership, program and fund development, strategy, collaboration, and overall mission impact.

Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Endowment

to support non-agency gifts to the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association

North Cascades Audubon Society Annual Scholarship

North Coast Cares Fund

to help those in need find avenues to prosperity

Northwest Catalyst Fund

in support of technical assistance to Northwest Innovation Resource Center Client Entrepreneurs as well as start-up loan capital for those clients eligible for a Fund-guaranteed loan.

Northwest Youth Services Endowment Fund

to support non-agency gifts to Northwest Youth Services in Bellingham

Options High School Scholarship (Annual)

to support annual scholarships for deserving Options High School graduates

Paul and Ann Hanson Fund for the Environment

Paul and Ann were avid outdoors people and community philanthropists - they loved being outside with nature, enjoying fishing, boating and outdoor family gatherings. The Paul and Ann Hanson Fund supports community grantmaking related to the the environment.

PEO Sisterhood Chapter BQ Scholarship (annual)

scholarship available to female graduates of Ferndale High School to attend any post-secondary institution

Peters Family Fund

endowed fund to benefit three local organizations: Brigid Collins, Lydia Place and Boy Scouts of America - Mt. Baker Chapter

Phyllis & Charles Self Endowment Fund

Phyllis & Charles Self Fund

Pitts Sportsmen's Fund

for outdoor youth activities, programs, and conservation efforts primarily related to hunting and fishing

P-NW Debate Fund

The Pacific Northwest Debate Fund supports Whatcom County high schools engaged in the sport of disagreement known as interscholastic debate. Currently, three Bellingham School District high schools debate as the Bellingham United Speech and Debate Team. This fund was created to inspire and seed further participation in the discipline of debate across Whatcom County high schools. Support of this fund will be used to expand debate activities and/or help establish new programs throughout the county.

Please contact Coach Nick Phillips at 208-867-3399 for more information about the Bellingham United Speech and Debate Team.

Posel Gockley Fund

Preserve II Endowed Fund

Preserve I Non-Endowed Fund

Project Neighborly Fund

Project Neighborly invites ideas to, you guessed it, foster neighborliness. Rural or urban, event or art installation, the possibilities are endless. We are doing our best to make it as easy for all types of groups (not just nonprofits) to participate.

Prosperity Initiative (CHA/CHP)

PTO at Skyline Elementary Scholarship (Annual)

The Skyline PTO Scholarship supports scholarships for Ferndale High School graduates who plan to attend any post secondary school with no restrictions on subject of study. Must have attended Skyline Elementary School for at least 3 years.

Radock Charitable Fund

Radock Memorial Fund

Random Acts of Kindness Scholarship Fund

to support scholarships to graduating seniors in Whatcom County with preference for immigrant students.

Reading Wheeler Fund

Resilience Fund

The Whatcom Community Foundation’s Resilience Fund is our community’s bounce-back fund. It gives emergency assistance – such as money, food, or shelter – to our neighbors in need as fast as possible during a crisis, whether a pandemic, a natural disaster, or another startling event.

Resilience - Whatcom Flood Relief

to support flood relief efforts for Whatcom County

Richard & Elaine Tucker Scholarship Fund

supporting graduating seniors from the Ferndale, WA school district to pursue further education in either the fine arts/humanities or the sciences.

Ride C2C for Whatcom Community Foundation

As a part of their epic "Ride C2C" Doug & Robin Robertson are raising money for the Whatcom Community Foundation because they absolutely LOVE where they live. To use their words, "We want to support the good people who do good work in our home county to help keep it the most beautiful place on earth. The Community Foundation helps to connect people, ideas, resources, and opportunities for greater impact."

Rikki Larson Scholarship Annual

Supports a FHS graduating female planning to study science (any branch) attending a WA state school and in need of financial assistance.

Robertson Family Fund

to support the causes that Norm Robertson cared about. Your contribution celebrates Norm's extraordinary life and passion for community: it is a legacy.

Robyn J. du Pre Memorial Scholarship

Robyn's friends and loved ones are honoring Robyn by establishing a scholarship fund for Bellingham students pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental studies.

Rosenfels Endowment Fund

Rotary Club of Bellingham Foundation Scholarship (Annual)

2016 to support scholarships for Whatcom County High School seniors to attend college

Roy Georgeff Scholarship Fund

Samuel Fine Fund

Santosha Fund

Sara Johnson Fund

Sati Mookherjee & James Harle Fund

Save Our Spirits

Security Solutions NW Fund

Sendan Center Endowment Fund

Sendan Center Fund

Sibyl Sanford Action Fund

Sibyl Sanford Fund

This fund is for arts and culture and environmental grantmaking.

Skeers Family and Construction Fund

Snowgoose Fund for Marine Science & Education

Supporting the Marine Science Education program aboard the Snowgoose serving over 1,200 students annually. Funding helps get local students on local waters to learn through experience and helps expand the program to reach more young people.

The Snowgoose school program, designed for students in the 6th grade, helps students understand nature as an ecosystem. For the last twenty years, at least 36,000 Bellingham and Whatcom County students have experienced Bellingham Bay from the Snow Goose and have had an effective exposure to and measurement of the physical and biological structure of the estuarine ecosystem of the Nooksack River that is part of the larger biologically rich Salish Sea Estuary.

If the Snowgoose is unable to operate for any reason, these funds will go to organizations offering similar programs.

South Fork Community Fund

The South Fork Community Fund of the Whatcom Community Foundation is a permanent resource. The Fund supports effective educational, social and recreational programs and services for children, youth and families to help build community in the South Fork Valley area.

Stalheim Family Fund

Steve & Karen Swan Family Fund (Endowed)

Stoane Family Fund

Stockard Family Fund

Storm Haven Fund

Sunship Endowment for Animal Welfare

Susan and Loch Trimingham Fund

The Banjo Fund

The Grace Fund

The Millworks Project Fund

The Millworks is a community benefit project based in Bellingham, WA. The project includes a Local Food Campus, affordable housing, early childhood learning center and community space, all within a 2-building campus in the central business district. The project's goal is to deliver economic and community development benefits for the people of Whatcom County while addressing some of the most critical needs in our community including affordability and equity.

The Robert Bragg & George Muldrow Endowment for the Bellingham Public Library

To provide unrestricted support for the Bellingham Public Library that is not already being provided by the City of Bellingham.

Thomas and Jean Crowell Endowment Fund

to support unrestricted grantmaking in Whatcom County

Thomas & Martina Horn Foundation Scholarship Endowment

to provide scholarships for graduates of any Bellingham high school with financial need

Threshold Fund

The Threshold Fund is designed to put philanthropic dollars to work by guarantying construction loans for affordable housing projects. As a result, your gift helps to significantly reduce the cost of capital which means more affordable homes are built for less money. That means more safe, stable homes for more of our neighbors. Even more exciting, the funds can be used over and over again. More homes, more families, lives changed for the better.

Tim & Leslie Farris Scholarship (Annual)

2016 Scholarship. To support scholarships to Whatcom County senior graduates attending any post secondary school, financial need considered. Special criteria for motivated students who have been in foster care or who come from challenging circumstances as confirmed by his/her school counselor. No specific area of study

Torno & Crosby Fund for Youth

to support youth in Whatcom County

Towanda Fund

Trees for Happy Valley

The Trees for Happy Valley fund will help residents of the Happy Valley neighborhood buy, plant, and maintain trees in their yards and along the street right of ways. More trees work to clean our air and water, make our streets more walkable, provide wildlife habitat, moderate temperature, and help to make our neighborhood healthier. Preference made for right of ways and community spaces.

Tucker Family Foundation Scholarship

Uncle Alfred's Trust

Van Pelt Family Scholarship

Donald C. Van Pelt, Sr. has always been a strong supporter of education – for himself, his family, and the employees of Plymouth Tube Company. Through the years, countless people have been the recipients of support to continue their education. His children all attended college, and all went on to earn advanced degrees. Executives, managers and employees at all levels of Plymouth Tube benefitted from the company’s policy, started by Don Sr. and continued by Don Jr. (Van), to pay for training, including education towards skill certifications, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and MBA degrees. Now the four children (4th generation owners of the Company) of Don Sr., along with their children (5th generation) want to continue the strong support for education by establishing a scholarship for children of Plymouth Tube employees who want to further their education beyond high school.

Vicky Marshall Memorial Scholarship Fund (Endowed)

to support scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Bellingham to attend any post secondary college. Financial need considered. No restriction on area of study.

Vonda Lynne Polinkus Memorial Fund

in support of animal welfare, domestic violence services and search and rescue

Wade King Scholar-Athlete Scholarship

to provide scholarships to attend any institution of higher learning to graduates of Bellingham's high schools with a high GPA who participate in athletics and demonstrate need

WCF Community Fund

Your gift to the Community Fund means you’re taking care of Whatcom County, supporting efforts to tackle community challenges, help meet critical needs and improve the quality of life for all our neighbors. Thanks for spreading the love!

WCF Passthrough Grants Fund

Wesley D. Martinsen Memorial Endowed Scholarship

to support scholarships to graduating Ferndale, Washington High School Students in any area of study at any post secondary school.

Wesley D. Martinsen Memorial Scholarship Fund

to support scholarships for graduating seniors of the Ferndale School District

Whatcom Arts and Culture Endowment Fund

in support of competitive grants in the Arts and Culture field of interest.

Whatcom Arts & Culture Fund

supports activities in the general fields of arts and culture

Whatcom Benefit Fund

Whatcom Coalition for Environmental Education Fund

Each color represents an ESE organization. The width of connecting chords represents the amount of shared schools.

The Whatcom Coalition for Environmental Education Fund supports a Coalition of schools and environmental educators in achieving equitable access to environmental and sustainability education. The goal is for every child to experience the significant positive benefits of environmental sustainability education and graduate with the environmental literacy and academic success to create a healthier and more sustainable world. The Coalition collaborates across sectors — including community organizations, businesses, tribal institutions, agencies and schools — to increase equity and collective capacity, develop new partnership models, and create coordinated pathways for PK-12 environmental education in Whatcom County. Through the collective efforts of a caring professional community of educators and funders, future generations will have the resilience and knowledge to address society's biggest challenges.

Whatcom County Drug Court Fund

to provide funds for Whatcom County's Drug and Family Treatment Court which are designed to support individuals and families in recovery and to reduce recidivism.

Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Blaine Library

The Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Blaine Library will enhance this library branch for generations to come. Income generated by the principal of this fund is used exclusively for Blaine Library, to support capital needs, projects, and programs.

While we don't know what changes libraries will incur in the next 100 years, we do know that they will continue to serve our communities in vital ways. Endowments are one way to ensure a stable stream of funding into the future.

For more information about the Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for the Blaine Library, contact Jennifer Rick, Foundation Development Director for the Whatcom County Library System, at 360-305-3628 or via email.

Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Deming Library

The Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Deming Library will enhance this library branch for generations to come. Income generated by the principal of this fund is used exclusively for Deming Library, to support capital needs, projects, and programs.

While we don't know what changes libraries will incur in the next 100 years, we do know that they will continue to serve our communities in vital ways. Endowments are one way to ensure a stable stream of funding into the future.

For more information about the Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for the Deming Library, contact Jennifer Rick, Foundation Development Director for the Whatcom County Library System, at 360-305-3628 or via email.

Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Everson Library

The Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Everson Library will enhance this library branch for generations to come. Income generated by the principal of this fund is used exclusively for Everson Library, to support capital needs, projects, and programs.

While we don't know what changes libraries will incur in the next 100 years, we do know that they will continue to serve our communities in vital ways. Endowments are one way to ensure a stable stream of funding into the future.

For more information about the Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for the Everson Library, contact Jennifer Rick, Foundation Development Director for the Whatcom County Library System, at 360-305-3628 or via email.

Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Ferndale Library

The Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for the Ferndale Library will enhance this library branch for generations to come. Income generated by the principal of this fund is used exclusively for the Ferndale Library, to support capital needs, projects, and programs.

While we don't know what changes libraries will incur in the next 100 years, we do know that they will continue to serve our communities in vital ways. Endowments are one way to ensure a stable stream of funding into the future.

For more information about the Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for the Ferndale Library, contact Jennifer Rick, Foundation Development Director for the Whatcom County Library System, at 360-305-3628 or via email.

Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Island Library

The Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Island Library will enhance this library branch for generations to come. Income generated by the principal of this fund is used exclusively for Island Library, to support capital needs, projects, and programs.

While we don't know what changes libraries will incur in the next 100 years, we do know that they will continue to serve our communities in vital ways. Endowments are one way to ensure a stable stream of funding into the future.

For more information about the Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for the Island Library, contact Jennifer Rick, Foundation Development Director for the Whatcom County Library System, at 360-305-3628 or via email.

Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Lynden Library

The Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Lynden Library will enhance this library branch for generations to come. Income generated by the principal of this fund is used exclusively for Lynden Library, to support capital needs, projects, and programs.

While we don't know what changes libraries will incur in the next 100 years, we do know that they will continue to serve our communities in vital ways. Endowments are one way to ensure a stable stream of funding into the future.

For more information about the Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for the Lynden Library, contact Jennifer Rick, Foundation Development Director for the Whatcom County Library System, at 360-305-3628 or via email.

Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for North Fork Library

The Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for North Fork Library will enhance this library branch for generations to come. Income generated by the principal of this fund is used exclusively for North Fork Library, to support capital needs, projects, and programs.

While we don't know what changes libraries will incur in the next 100 years, we do know that they will continue to serve our communities in vital ways. Endowments are one way to ensure a stable stream of funding into the future.

For more information about the Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for the North Fork Library, contact Jennifer Rick, Foundation Development Director for the Whatcom County Library System, at 360-305-3628 or via email.

Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Point Roberts Library

The Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Point Roberts Library will enhance this library branch for generations to come. Income generated by the principal of this fund is used exclusively for Point Roberts Library, to support capital needs, projects, and programs.

While we don't know what changes libraries will incur in the next 100 years, we do know that they will continue to serve our communities in vital ways. Endowments are one way to ensure a stable stream of funding into the future.

For more information about the Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for the Point Roberts Library, contact Jennifer Rick, Foundation Development Director for the Whatcom County Library System, at 360-305-3628 or via email.

Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for South Whatcom Library

The Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for South Whatcom Library will enhance this library branch for generations to come. Income generated by the principal of this fund is used exclusively for South Whatcom Library, to support capital needs, projects, and programs.

While we don't know what changes libraries will incur in the next 100 years, we do know that they will continue to serve our communities in vital ways. Endowments are one way to ensure a stable stream of funding into the future.

For more information about the Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for the South Whatcom Library, contact Jennifer Rick, Foundation Development Director for the Whatcom County Library System, at 360-305-3628 or via email.

Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Sumas Library

The Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for Sumas Library will enhance this library branch for generations to come. Income generated by the principal of this fund is used exclusively for Sumas Library, to support capital needs, projects, and programs.

While we don't know what changes libraries will incur in the next 100 years, we do know that they will continue to serve our communities in vital ways. Endowments are one way to ensure a stable stream of funding into the future.

For more information about the Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment for the Sumas Library, contact Jennifer Rick, Foundation Development Director for the Whatcom County Library System, at 360-305-3628 or via email.

Whatcom County Library Foundation Endowment Fund

to support non-agency gifts to the Whatcom County Library Foundation

Whatcom County Search and Rescue Fund

Whatcom County Search and Rescue is made up of six distinct units with over 200 volunteers that operate under the umbrella of the Whatcom County Search and Rescue Council. Those units have a range of specialties that include traditional foot search, mobile emergency transport, snowmobile, dive, technical rope and swiftwater rescue.

Common duties of Search and Rescue members include traditional search in wilderness and urban environments, wilderness body recovery, wilderness first aid and pack-out of injured hikers and hunters, urban searches for lost children or dementia patients, evidence search and scene safety. In addition to the traditional search and rescue and recovery activities, SAR has played a key role in past years during events that include flood rescue, delivery of PPE and food during the pandemic shutdown, severe weather transportation assistance for critical emergency and hospital staff, as well as patients needing life sustaining treatment, and condition monitoring and situation reports during extreme weather events. SAR also provides safety patrols for events like Ski to Sea and the Lake Whatcom Classic, as well as wilderness safety education to schools and other organizations.

Whatcom Endowment for the Environment

supports grantmaking to environmental causes in Whatcom County

Whatcom Farmland Preservation Fund

Supporting Whatcom County's Purchase of Developments Rights Program in the Conservation Futures Fund.

Whatcom Farm to School Fund

Farm to School enriches the connection between families, local farmers and fresh, healthy food by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education sites. Students gain access to healthy, local foods as well as education opportunities such as school gardens, cooking lessons and farm field trips. Farm to School empowers kids and their families to make informed food choices while strengthening the local economy and contributing to vibrant communities.

Whatcom Farm Worker Scholarship

The Whatcom Farmworker Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors in Whatcom County who are members of farmworker families who perform agricultural seasonal or year-round work. Financial need required.

Whatcom Food Security Fund

supports projects and programs to ensure our neighbors have reliable access to the affordable and nutritious food they need

Whatcom Fund for the Environment

supports activities in the general field of the environment

Whatcom Humane Society Endowment Fund

The Whatcom Humane Society (WHS) has been caring for animals throughout Whatcom County since 1902. As the oldest nonprofit animal welfare organization in Whatcom County, WHS is committed to caring for any animal in need. WHS's dedicated staff and volunteers care for approximately 4,500 domestic, wild and farm animals annually. They currently operate three shelter facilities in Whatcom County - a domestic animal shelter, a wildlife rehabilitation center and a farm facility.

Whatcom Land Trust Endowment

Whatcom Literacy Council Endowment

unrestricted support for Whatcom Literacy Council

Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group Fund

Providing coordination and recovery services to individuals, families and entities adversely impacted by disaster in Whatcom County.

In November 2021, flooding swept through the county and shook communities. Months later, residents are still grappling with repairs, lack of shelter and even basic needs.

What began as a grassroots effort to help families devastated by flooding in Whatcom County has now grown into a full-fledged organization. Whatcom Strong, now known as the Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group. The Long Term Recovery Group was formed to provide recovery coordination and services to individuals, families, businesses and communities adversely affected by the mid-November flood disaster and future disasters. They maintain files on each individual needing assistance, refer them to resources, help them develop recovery plans, represent their needs at the group’s Unmet Needs Committee roundtable, schedule volunteers through a volunteer committee leader and represent their needs to the repairs and rebuild committee leader.

WLTRG’s structure follows a long-term recovery group model formulated under the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster guidelines.

Whatcom Museum Endowment

to support the operations and programs of the Whatcom Museum

Whatcom Museum Endowment - FIG Fund

to support the Family Interactive Gallery and other children's programs of the Whatcom Museum

Whatcom Peace Fund

to support the programs of the Whatcom Peace & Justice Center (WPCJ) to ensure the sustainability of peace activities in Whatcom County

Whatcom Scholarship Fund

to provide scholarships to Whatcom County high school seniors to pursue post-secondary education

Whatcom Scholarship Program

to support our Whatcom Scholarship Advisory Committee's efforts to provide scholarships for Whatcom County high school seniors to pursue post-secondary education

Whatcom Small Business Recovery Fund

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Your gift will help local small business owners with critical funding so they can continue to contribute to the employment, commerce and character of the communities across Whatcom County. Even low-interest loans may not work for some disaster affected businesses. Recipients can use Whatcom Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund grants for essential expenses that may include rent, payroll, repairs, mitigation measures to minimize damage from future disasters and more.

Whatcom Unified Emergency Operating Center Resilience Fund

to support the Whatcom Unified Emergency Operating Center

Whatcom Youth & Families Endowment Fund

supports grantmaking for youth and families in Whatcom County

Whatcom Youth & Families Fund

supports grantmaking for youth and families in Whatcom County

William and Judy McCourt Scholarship

Wilma Grace Baird Scholarship (Annual)

Supports scholarships to male or female Whatcom County high school graduates with GPA of 3.0 or higher to attend any post secondary school with no restrictions on area of study. Financial need considered

W. Ingram Family BTC Fisheries & Aquaculture Science Scholarship

This scholarship is to be awarded to a Whatcom County resident participating in the BTC Fisheries and Aquaculture Science program. Preference will be given to a student who is continuing his/her education after having been out of school over a year. Interest in the habitat restoration part of the Fisheries program should be high on the student's priorities.

W. Ingram Family Scholarship

to provide scolarships for graduates of Bellingham High School, who have participated in varsity sports and are in the top 10% of their class, to attend an out-of-state liberal arts or science-oriented program

Wissler Ohana Fund

Women Sharing Hope Scholarship (Annual)

to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from any Bellingham high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater and with plans to attend either a technical, community or 4-yr university/college after high school (must demonstrate financial need and be a student of a single parent)

Wynne Memorial Scholarship

Youth Philanthropy Project

The Youth Philanthropy Project provides an opportunity for high school students to learn the joys and responsibilities of charitable giving and to truly make a difference by recommending grants to organizations in Whatcom County.

Youth Philanthropy Project Endowment

to provide an opportunity for high school students to learn the joys and responsibilities of charitable giving and to truly make a difference by recommending grants to environmentally-focused organizations in Whatcom County

Zach Bouchard Memorial Scholarship (Annual)

2016, supporting scholarships to any deserving Whatcom County high school graduate planning to to study Agriculture to attend any post secondary school.

Zielstra Fund