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Whatcom Family & Community Network

EIN 91-1631944 · Bellingham, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WFCN PROMOTES THE WELLBEING OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES BY CONVENING AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
8
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$87,075, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $653,019 spent. PREVENTION SERVICES: PREVENTION SERVICES COORDINATION THROUGH WHATCOM PREVENTION COALITION AND MOUNT BAKER COMMUNITY COALITION. ENGAGE BROAD SECTOR COMMUNITY VOICES TO INCREASE PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND DECREASE RISK FACTORS TO PREVENT YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE AND PROMOTE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH. COALITIONS PROVIDE PREVENTION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING VIA DIRECT SERVICES, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH. OVER 4786 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 1934 YOUTH, WERE SERVED IN 2024.
  2. $300,890 spent. FISCAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES: PROVIDES FISCAL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR MISSION-ALIGNED COMMUNITY EFFORTS, INCLUDING GRANT SUPPORT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR GRASSROOTS AND SMALL-STATE NONPROFITS WHO NEED A 501C3 HOME TO DEVELOP AND INCREASE COMMUNITY IMPACT. WFCN SUPPORTED 8 EFFORTS, INCLUDING: ROOSEVELT NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER, PERINATAL MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH TASKFORCE, WHATCOM COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER NETWORK, FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE, FOOTHILLS COMMUNICATION HUB, WHATCOM RESOURCE INFORMATION COLLABORATIVE, KENDALL SUMMERFEST, AND BELLINGHAM FOLK FESTIVAL. THESE PROGRAMS OUTREACH TO THOUSANDS OF HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED CHILDREN, TEENS, AND FAMILIES.
  3. $84,007 spent. COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING: COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES CONVENE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE AWARENESS, EDUCATE ABOUT, AND APPLY TRAUMA INFORMED, RESILIENCE AND HOPE BUILDING FRAMEWORKS TO COMMUNITY PREVENTION STRATEGIES. 287 INDIVIDUALS WERE TRAINED. SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS FAMILY RISK FACTORS WERE DEVELOPED AND ADVANCED, TO INCREASE POSITIVE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING MENTAL WELLBEING AND DECREASING RISK OF EXPOSURE TO ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES THAT CAN LEAD TO SUBSTANCE USE AND POOR MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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