UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY: Form 990, tax year 2021

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Organization
UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY (EIN 91-0570788)
Tax period
2021-07-01 to 2022-06-30
Filed
2023-04-19
IRS object ID
202301099349301565
Schema version
2021v4.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2023-04-19T14:38:21-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2022-06-30TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

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Preparer Firm EIN454122247PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1VSHPLLCBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1200 E GEORGE HOPPER ROADAddressLine1Txt
CityBURLINGTONCityNm
State AbbreviationWAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP98233ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2021-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

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EIN910570788EIN

Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name Line1UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTYBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlUNITBusinessNameControlTxt
Phone3607338670PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11500 CORNWALL AVE 203AddressLine1Txt
CityBELLINGHAMCityNm
State AbbreviationWAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP982254521ZIPCd

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonJEREMY JORDANPersonNm
Person TitleTREASURERPersonTitleTxt
Phone3607338670PhoneNum
Signature2023-04-11SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp

Person Full Name PersonFullName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Person FirstJEREMYPersonFirstNm
Person LastJORDANPersonLastNm
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
SSN999009999SSN

Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Preparer PersonMATTHEW ROETCISOENDERPreparerPersonNm
PTINP01763987PTIN
Phone3607074290PhoneNum
Preparation2023-04-11PreparationDt

Additional Filer Information AdditionalFilerInformation

Trusted Customer TrustedCustomerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Trusted Customer3TrustedCustomerCd
Authentication Assurance LevelAAL1AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd
Identity Assurance LevelIAL1IdentityAssuranceLevelCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax2021TaxYr
Build TS2023-04-26 12:10:37ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Principal OfficerJEREMY JORDANPrincipalOfficerNm

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11500 CORNWALL AVE 203AddressLine1Txt
CityBELLINGHAMCityNm
State AbbreviationWAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP982254521ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$1,567,405GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.UNITEDWAYWHATCOM.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1956FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateWALegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionTO ENABLE FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR EVERY PERSON IN WHATCOM COUNTY.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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Total Volunteers134TotalVolunteersCnt
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CY Total Expenses$1,545,193CYTotalExpensesAmt
PY Revenues Less Expenses-$69,043PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
CY Revenues Less Expenses$22,212CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt
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Total Assets EOY$2,635,065TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$210,115TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$135,624TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionUNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY'S MISSION IS TO UNITE WITH A NETWORK OF LOCAL BUSINESSES, NONPROFITS, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO ENABLE FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR EVERY PERSON IN WHATCOM COUNTY. OUR FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO STRUGGLE FINANCIALLY, IN PARTICULARMissionDesc
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Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$878,867ExpenseAmt
Grant$878,867GrantAmt
DescTHE AGENCY'S COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND GRANT AWARDS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF LOCAL NONPROFITS REACHING MORE THAN 50,000 RESIDENTS EACH YEAR, PROVIDING ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS LIKE FOOD, HOUSING, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCREASING ECONOMIC MOBILITY THROUGH EDUCATION, JOB-SKILLS, AND TRAINING, AND BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY REMOVING BARRIERS LIKE VIOLENCE, ABUSE, AND ADDICTION AND PROVIDING A VARIETY OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES SUCCEED FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION. UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY'S GOAL IS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY.Desc

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DescUNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY PROVIDES ADDITIONAL GRANTS FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION AND COMMUNITY GOALS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDING, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, AND EMERGING PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS SPECIFIC ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY. SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE PANDEMIC AND FLOOD RELIEF GRANTS, SUPPORT FOR ALICE AND OTHER CRITICAL RESEARCH, CHILDCARE INITIATIVES, AND EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS.Desc

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Expense$15,158ExpenseAmt
Grant$15,158GrantAmt
DescEFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 2022 UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY BECAME THE LOCAL FUNDER AND AFFILIATE FOR DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY (DPIL). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOK BY MAIL EACH MONTH FOR ENROLLED WHATCOM COUNTY CHILDREN AGE BIRTH TO FIVE AT NO COST TO FAMILIES. BOOKS ARE SELECTED BY A NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY EXPERTS WITH THE INTENT TO DELIVER A VARIETY OF INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE TITLES THAT COVER FEEL GOOD TOPICS. OVER 2,500 CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM IN THE FIRST 5 MONTHS. DATA SHOWS CHILDREN THROUGHOUT WHATCOM COUNTY HAVE ENROLLED, INCLUDING RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE DATA CONFIRMS THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING IN THE RIGHT WAY TO PARTNER WITH TRUSTED ENTITIES TO EXPAND THE REACH OF THIS PROGRAM.Desc

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Schedule B RequiredYes (1)ScheduleBRequiredInd
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Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi EndowmentsYes (1)DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
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Report Other Assets0ReportOtherAssetsInd
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Include FIN48 Footnote0IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
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School Operating0SchoolOperatingInd
Foreign Office0ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign Activities0ForeignActivitiesInd
More Than5000 K To Org0MoreThan5000KToOrgInd
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Professional Fundraising0ProfessionalFundraisingInd
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Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
Operate Hospital0OperateHospitalInd
Grants To OrganizationsYes (1)GrantsToOrganizationsInd
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Schedule J Required0ScheduleJRequiredInd
Tax Exempt Bonds0TaxExemptBondsInd
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Info In Schedule O Part VIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd
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Members Or Stockholders0MembersOrStockholdersInd
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Decisions Subject To Approva0DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd
Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (1)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
Minutes Of CommitteesYes (1)MinutesOfCommitteesInd
Officer Mailing Address0OfficerMailingAddressInd
Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
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Conflict Of Interest PolicyYes (1)ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd
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Regular Monitoring EnfrcYes (1)RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd
Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
Compensation Process CEOYes (1)CompensationProcessCEOInd
Compensation Process OtherYes (1)CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint Venture0InvestmentInJointVentureInd
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Own WebsiteYes (X)OwnWebsiteInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1THE ORGANIZATIONBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone3607338670PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11500 CORNWALL AVE SUITE 203AddressLine1Txt
CityBELLINGHAMCityNm
State AbbreviationWAStateAbbreviationCd
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (11 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtOfficerOfficerInd
ALLISON CHRYST
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LINDSEY CERISE
VICE CHAIR1.25Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
PATRICIA BOTELER
BOARD MEMBER1.25Yes (X)$0$0$0
KARA IRVIN
BOARD CHAIR1.25Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
JEREMY JORDAN
TREASURER/SECRETARY1.25Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
TONY BON
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GURPREET DHILLON
BOARD MEMBER1.25Yes (X)$0$0$0
HEATHER DYER
BOARD MEMBER1.25Yes (X)$0$0$0
ADRIANNE CZEBATOR
BOARD MEMBER1.25Yes (X)$0$0$0
ANDREW THOM
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KRISTI BIRKELAND
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Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd
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Exclusion$27,009ExclusionAmt

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Total$1,003,360TotalAmt
Program Services$1,003,360ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

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Total$89,999TotalAmt
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Program Services$50,729ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$50,485ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$91,201FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

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Total$61,186TotalAmt
Program Services$26,799ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$15,419ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$18,968FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$30,000TotalAmt
Program Services$13,140ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,560ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$9,300FundraisingAmt

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Program Services$2,730ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$16,610ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,960FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

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Total$14,926TotalAmt
Program Services$5,821ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,926ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$4,179FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

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Total$5,555TotalAmt
Program Services$2,167ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,831ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,557FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

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Total$6,104TotalAmt
Program Services$2,381ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,014ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,709FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

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Program Services$869ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$735ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$624FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

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Program Services$121ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$103ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$87FundraisingAmt

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Program Services$9,583ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$8,109ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$6,880FundraisingAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

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Program Services$6,755ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$5,716ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$4,850FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$7,136TotalAmt
Program Services$2,783ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,355ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,998FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
MAINTENANCE$28,854$11,253$9,522$8,079
BANK SERVICE CHARGES$12,313$4,802$4,063$3,448
RENT$11,921$4,649$3,934$3,338
CAMPAIGN EVENTS$8,121$8,121

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Total$7,571TotalAmt
Program Services$1,214ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,180ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$4,177FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,545,193TotalAmt
Program Services$1,190,513ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$171,305ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$183,375FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,429,798BOYAmt
EOY$1,110,435EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

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BOY$245,739BOYAmt
EOY$473,219EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$4,655EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$12,480BOYAmt
EOY$7,509EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$183,653LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$143,603LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$52,978BOYAmt
EOY$40,050EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,113,026BOYAmt
EOY$999,197EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,854,021BOYAmt
EOY$2,635,065EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$118,411BOYAmt
EOY$135,624EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$12,771BOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$78,933BOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$210,115BOYAmt
EOY$135,624EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,361,284BOYAmt
EOY$1,388,502EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,282,622BOYAmt
EOY$1,110,939EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,643,906BOYAmt
EOY$2,499,441EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,854,021BOYAmt
EOY$2,635,065EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$22,212ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst-$134,422NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$32,255OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,726,591CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,679,137CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,565,604CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,538,858CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,540,396CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$8,050,586TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,679,137CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,565,604CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,538,858CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,540,396CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$8,050,586TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total170$8,050,586PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$23,539CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$31,604CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$35,293CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$23,897CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$27,009CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$141,342TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$8,191,928TotalSupportAmt
Public Support CY1700.98270PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.98490PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$249,012BeginningYearBalanceAmt
End Year Balance$249,012EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$249,012BeginningYearBalanceAmt
End Year Balance$249,012EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$149,012BeginningYearBalanceAmt
End Year Balance$149,012EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$149,012BeginningYearBalanceAmt
End Year Balance$149,012EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$149,012BeginningYearBalanceAmt
End Year Balance$149,012EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.67000BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.33000PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org0EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org0EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$118,434OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$89,672DepreciationAmt
Book Value$28,762BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$65,219OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$53,931DepreciationAmt
Book Value$11,288BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$40,050TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,411,457TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst-$134,422NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$10,729DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Recoveries Prior Year Grants$63,125RecoveriesPriorYearGrantsAmt
Other Revenue$32,872OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported-$27,696RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$1,439,153RevenueSubtotalAmt
Other Revenues Not Included$128,252OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$128,252RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$1,567,405TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,555,922TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$10,729DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Expenses Not Reported$10,729ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$1,545,193ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$1,545,193TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:DESIGNATION RECOVERY 32,872.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:DONOR DESIGNATED GIFTS TO OTHER NONPROFITS THAT ARE RAISED BY THE ORGANIZATION WHERE WE INCUR THE EFFORT AND RELATED COSTS. 34,321. DESIGNATION RECOVERY FEE 4,984. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS 88,947.
PART X, LINE 2:THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) ON INCOME RELATED TO ITS ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSE. THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATES ITS INCOME TAX POSITIONS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND BELIEVES IT HAS TAKEN NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT RECOGNIZED ANY INTEREST OR PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (24 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY
2602 MCLEOD RDBELLINGHAMWA98225311579359$20,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
BELLINGHAM CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER
2600 SQUALICUM PARKWAYBELLINGHAMWA98225911523127$40,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
BELLINGHAM FOOD BANK
1824 ELLIS STBELLINGHAMWA98225910918619$50,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
PO BOX 1132BELLINGHAMWA98227911551087$34,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
BRIGID COLLINS FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
1231 W GARDON 200BELLINGHAMWA98225943121951$60,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
COMPASS HEALTH
PO BOX 3810EVERETTWA98213911180810$40,367$0HEALTH & WELFARE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES OF WHATCOM COUNTY
1407 COMMERCIALBELLINGHAMWA98225911066325$70,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
FUTURES NW
1799 SLEEP HOLLOW LANEBELLINGHAMWA98226272997677$25,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
EVERGREEN GOODWILL
1115 SUNSET DRBELLINGHAMWA98226910568708$25,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
INTERFAITH COALITION
910 14TH STBELLINGHAMWA98225911202013$24,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
LYDIA PLACE
1701 GLADSTONEBELLINGHAMWA98226943111948$60,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
315 HALLECK STBELLINGHAMWA98226911275451$25,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
MERCY HOUSING NORTHWEST
512 STERLING DRIVEBELLINGHAMWA98226911546525$25,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICES
1020 STATE STBELLINGHAMWA98225910970561$76,271$0HEALTH & WELFARE
OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
1111 CORNWALL SUITE CBELLINGHAMWA98225910787820$67,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
SUN COMMUNITY SERVICES
515 E CHESTNUT STBELLINGHAMWA98225910926916$36,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
WHATCOM CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING
2001 H STBELLINGHAMWA98225911526226$50,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING
315 HALLECK STBELLINGHAMWA98225910784024$40,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA
1256 W STATE STBELLINGHAMWA98225910482690$50,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
WHATCOM LITERACY COUNCIL
2205 ELM STBELLINGHAMWA98225911220307$30,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
192 E BAKERVIEW SUITE 202BELLINGHAMWA98226910754419$24,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
119 N COMMERCIAL ST SUITE 1130BELLINGHAMWA98225511289174$20,000$0HEALTH & WELFARE
DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY
111 E MAIN ST 2ND FLOORSEVIERVILLETN37862621348105$15,158$0NEW PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIBED IN SHEDULE O
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND GRANT INITIATIVES
$96,564$0HEALTH & WELFARE
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org23Total501c3OrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePT I LINE 2FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationPROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS - PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING FUNDING FROM UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY UNDERGO INTENSIVE PRESCREENING BEFORE BEING AWARDED FUNDING THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS THAT INCLUDES EXPLANATIONS OF PROPOSED USES FOR AND RESULTS OF FUNDING. THE AGENCY ENGAGES COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMEND FUNDING TO UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. GRANT AWARDS ARE DISBURSED PER BOARD APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMUNITY IMPACT COMMITTEE AND VOLUNTEERS. AT THE END OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, FUNDED AGENCIES MUST PROVIDE PROGRAM OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICS TO REPORT RESULTS OF THE MONEY INVESTED.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (9 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:THE ALICE (ASSET LIMITED, INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED) POPULATION IN OUR COMMUNITY. ALICE HOUSEHOLDS EARN MORE THAN THE OFFICIAL U.S. POVERTY LEVEL, BUT LESS THAN WHAT IT COSTS TO MAKE ENDS MEET. ACCORDING TO THE 2020 ALICE REPORT, 36% OF HOUSEHOLDS IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE UNABLE TO MEET BASIC LIVING EXPENSES. SIMPLY PUT, THE COST OF LIVING HAS OUTPACED WAGES FOR MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF WHATCOM COUNTY HOUSEHOLDS. OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND GRANT AWARDS PROVIDE SUPPORT TO A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF LOCAL NONPROFITS REACHING MORE THAN 50,000 RESIDENTS EACH YEAR, PROVIDING ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS LIKE FOOD, HOUSING, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCREASING ECONOMIC MOBILITY THROUGH EDUCATION, JOB-SKILLS, AND TRAINING, AND BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND BY REMOVING BARRIERS LIKE VIOLENCE, ABUSE, AND PROVIDING A VARIETY OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES SUCCEED FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION. UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY'S GOAL IS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 2022 UNITED WAY OF WHATCOM COUNTY BECAME THE LOCAL FUNDER AND AFFILIATE FOR DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY (DPIL). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ONE AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOK BY MAIL EACH MONTH FOR ENROLLED WHATCOM COUNTY CHILDREN AGE BIRTH TO FIVE AT NO COST TO FAMILIES. BOOKS ARE SELECTED BY A NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY EXPERTS WITH THE INTENT TO DELIVER A VARIETY OF INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE TITLES THAT COVER FEEL GOOD TOPICS. OVER 2,500 CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM IN THE FIRST 5 MONTHS. DATA SHOWS CHILDREN THROUGHOUT WHATCOM COUNTY HAVE ENROLLED, INCLUDING RURAL AND UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE DATA CONFIRMS THE ORGANIZATION IS WORKING IN THE RIGHT WAY TO PARTNER WITH TRUSTED ENTITIES TO EXPAND THE REACH OF THIS PROGRAM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990 - THE PAID PREPARER OF FORM 990 PROVIDES A DRAFT COPY TO THE BOARD TREASURER AND FINANCE MANAGER FOR REVIEW. THE DRAFT IS THEN CIRCULATED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, PRESIDENT/CEO AND FINANCE MANAGER. AFTER REVIEW THE BOARD TREASURER OR THE BOARD CHAIR SIGNS THE COMPLETED 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE BOARD INCLUDES A REVIEW OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN ITS AGENDA ANNUALLY. EACH BOARD MEMBER AND ALL STAFF ARE GIVEN THE CODE OF ETHICS, WHICH INCLUDES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, TO REVIEW AND SIGN. INVOLVEMENT WITH ANY CURRENT OR POTENTIAL VENDOR, GRANTEE OR COMPETING ORGANIZATION MUST BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. IF A CONFLICT ARISES, THE BOARD TAKES APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO ELIMINATE THE CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15STAFF WAGES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO AGAINST PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES AND SALARY SURVEY DATA FROM UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AND LOCAL SALARY SURVEYS. CONSIDERATIONS ARE ALSO MADE FOR COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS AND BUDGET REALITIES. PRESIDENT/CEO RECOMMENDS STAFF WAGE LEVELS FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO. CERTAIN DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED WITH THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AS WELL.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:RECOVERIES OF PRIOR YEAR GRANTS 63,125. DESIGNATION RECOVERY 32,872. DONOR DESIGNATIONS -34,321. DESIGNATION RECOVERY FEE -4,984. PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS -88,947.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15ACOMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT/CEO WAGES ANNUALLY AGAINST PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES AND SALARY SURVEY DATA FROM UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AND LOCAL SALARY SURVEYS. CONSIDERATIONS ARE ALSO MADE FOR COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS AND BUDGET REALITIES.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

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