Bellingham Public Library Funds
(Endowed and Non-endowed)
Betty and Bob Tull Fund
in support of eight nonprofit organizations
Bob and Lois Nichol Fund
in support of five nonprofit organizations
Coal Export Health Impact Study Fund (non-endowed)
in support of funding for a coal export health impact study.
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
unrestricted use by Whatcom Community College (through its President) in advancing its mission
Cordata Children’s Library Fund
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
Fragrance Garden Endowment Fund
to support the Fragrance Garden at Tennant Lake Park in Ferndale
Downtown Lynden Mural Project Fund
support the restoration of the iconic downtown Lynden mural
Francis & Dorothy Lang Endowment
established by the generous bequest of Francis & Dorothy Lang to support the Whatcom County Council on Aging senior services programs operated from its Bellingham Senior Activity Center
Friends of KMRE Fund
KMRE-LP 102.3 FM is a community radio station providing access for the entire community to tell their stories and distribute them throughout Whatcom County and the world. The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial resources to make it possible for KMRE to transition from its current status as a program of the Spark Museum to a program of another existing entity (i.e., another nonprofit, higher education institution, etc.) or to a newly formed nonprofit organization
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
Growing A Biliterate Community Fund
This fund supports a Spanish-language community reading program co-created by parents, teachers and staff to strengthen communities in Skagit Valley.
Brian and Marya Griffin Fund
supports five local nonprofit organizations (Non-Endowed)
Martin and Gail Haines Fund
supports seven local nonprofit organizations (Non-Endowed)
Peters Family Fund
supports three local nonprofit organizations (Endowed)
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 (Non-Endowed)
Whatcom Farmland Preservation Fund
Supports Whatcom County’s Purchase of Developments Rights Program to ensure agricultural land is available to farmers.
Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group Fund
Whatcom Peace Fund
supports Whatcom Peace and Justice Center
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