January marks the celebration of MLK Day and Treaty Day—two significant observances that honor the pursuit of justice, equity, and the enduring rights of marginalized communities in Whatcom County.
Learn more about local events, gatherings and celebrations HERE> Paying for college, technical school, beauty school or any post-secondary certification can be expensive and overwhelming; we get it!
Whatcom County's 2025 Scholarship Application will be available for student applicants starting on 01/26/2025 and closing in late February on 02/27/2025.
What is a community foundation?
Our work isn’t rocket science.
But it might be more powerful!
Watch this short video to see what we do and how.
Be a change maker!
Whether you want to learn more about key issues facing the community, get involved with a nonprofit board, open a fund or explore ways to strengthen our community through giving, you’re part of the change you want to see in Whatcom County.
Discover all the ways to be a change maker >
Reach out and say hello.
Ask us anything! Email wcf@whatcomcf.org, reach us by phone at 360.671.6463, or drop by the office — we’re part of the Whatcom Center for Philanthropy, located at 1500 Cornwall, Suite 202, Bellingham, WA, 98225.
What did your contributions make possible this year?
$10.9 million in local investments – including grants, loans and guarantees – to organizations working hard across Whatcom County to address food security (a huge need), housing access, arts and culture, disaster preparedness, education and so much more. Your gifts also helped complete the first phase of The Millworks, expand the childhood savings program, and implement great ideas for how we can all be better neighbors.
Read more in our 2024 Impact Report >
$ 10.9 million
deployed in the community
