Gary and Ann Blanken Fund
supports activities in two fields: arts and culture and the environment (Endowed)
CMA Fund
supports activities in two fields: youth and families and arts and culture. (Endowed)
Jeanne & William Carroll Youth & Families Fund
supports activities related to youth and families (Endowed)
Child Savings Account Project
To 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.
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”)
David Edward Fund
grantmaking support for people living with mental illness (Endowed)
Drake Family Fund
to support the arts in Whatcom County
MaryAnn Drake Fund for Cultural Diversity
to support cultural diversity in Whatcom County
Equity Endowment
Investments from this fund move us closer to a community that works for everyone, illuminating where we can do better and bringing more opportunities within reach for those who’ve long experienced barriers.
Equity Fund (Non-Endowed)
Investments from this fund move us closer to a community that works for everyone, illuminating where we can do better and bringing more opportunities within reach for those who’ve long experienced barriers.
Fairhaven Fund
supports non-routine maintenance and public art in Fairhaven Village Green and historic Fairhaven
Barbara Austin Foote Memorial Fund
supports arts and cultural activities (Endowed)
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.
Brian & Marya Griffin Community Fund
supports capital projects benefiting the Arts, Culture and Community Advancement in Whatcom County (Non-Endowed)
Immigrant Rights Relief Fund
The Immigrant Relief Fund is currently being used to support detainees and their families affected by the August 29, 2018 ICE raid that occurred in Bellingham. (The Fund may be used in response to future actions that occur 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
The Immigrant Rights Bond Fund is currently being used to support detainees and their families affected by the August 29, 2018 ICE raid that occurred in Bellingham. (The Fund may be used in response to future actions that occur 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
The Immigrant Rights Legal Defense Fund is currently being used to support detainees and their families affected by the August 29, 2018 ICE raid that occurred in Bellingham. (The Fund may be used in response to future actions that occur 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.
Local News and Information Fund
Lee and RaVae Luckhart Arts & Culture Fund
supports arts and cultural activities and organizations in Whatcom County (Endowed)
Lee and RaVae Luckhart Environmental Fund
supports environmental activities and organizations in Whatcom County (Endowed)
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
Nonprofit Vitality Fund
provides support to strengthen the Whatcom County nonprofit sector as a whole
Northwest Catalyst Fund
funding for 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
Pitts Sportsmen’s Fund
support for education and building awareness of outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, boating, and firearm safety for youth in Whatcom County (Non-Endowed)
P-NW Debate Fund
to establish and support debate teams in Whatcom County schools. These funds will be used to complement the funding commitment of the School Districts where the teams are located.
Project Neighborly
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.
Resilience Fund
grantmaking for disaster preparedness and support
South Fork Community Fund
supports community-building activities in the area around the South Fork of the Nooksack River (Endowed)
Snowgoose Fund for Marine Science & Education
Supporting the Marine Science Education program aboard the Snowgoose serving over 1,200 students annually.
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.
Whatcom Arts & Culture Endowment Fund
supports activities in the general fields of arts and culture (Endowed)
Whatcom Endowment for the Environment
supports activities in the general field of the environment (Endowed)
Whatcom Farm to School Grants Fund
Farm to school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers 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 children and their families to make informed food choices while strengthening the local economy and contributing to vibrant communities.
Whatcom Food Security Fund
supports projects and programs to ensure our neighbors have reliable access to the affordable and nutritious food they need
Whatcom Small Business Recovery Fund
supports the recovery of local businesses adversely affected by disasters such as the Winter 2021 Whatcom flood, by promoting business continuity, preserving jobs and assisting with mitigation
Whatcom Youth & Families Endowment Fund
provides support for activities serving youth and families (Endowed)
Liam Wood Environmental Fund
was established in memory of Liam Wood to provide support for activities in the general field of the environment (Endowed)
Youth Philanthropy Project (Non-Endowed)
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
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
