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Mount Baker Foundation is a private corporation based in BELLINGHAM, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Ione Adams. It holds total assets of $37.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. The foundation is governed by 13 officers and trustees. Be the heart of the Mount Baker community by fostering strong connections among neighbors. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Mount Baker neighborhood, Seattle, Washington. According to available records, Mount Baker Foundation has made 130 grants totaling $8.9M, with a median grant of $27K. Annual giving has grown from $568K in 2020 to $2.2M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.1M distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $230 to $500K, with an average award of $69K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Missouri. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$27K
Average Grant
$59K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 35 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Be the heart of the Mount Baker community by fostering strong connections among neighbors. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 130 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, MO.
Mount Baker Foundation has distributed a total of $8.9M across 130 grants. The median grant size is $27K, with an average of $69K. Individual grants have ranged from $230 to $500K.
Mount Baker Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. This organization is not a grantmaking foundation. Mount Baker Community Club is a membership-based 501(c)(3) community organization that hosts events, classes, and community programs. They do not distribute grants to external organizations.
Mount Baker Foundation is headquartered in BELLINGHAM, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lombard | BOARD MEMBER/PAST PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julie Johansen | BOARD MEMBER/PAST PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chad Nickisch | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Juarez | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sallye Quinn | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott Wallace | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rajeev Majumdar | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donnell Tank Tanksley | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Debbie Ahl | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ione Adams | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ethel Elston | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Freeman | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ken Gass | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.9M
Total Assets
$35.6M
Fair Market Value
$35.6M
Net Worth
$34.4M
Grants Paid
$2.2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
Total: $35.5M
Total Grants
130
Total Giving
$8.9M
Average Grant
$69K
Median Grant
$27K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Washington FoundationThis grant will support the ongoing research of the Center for Dialysis Innovation (CDI) to advance modern dialysis methods, including the "wearable kidney backpack" | Seattle, WA | $500K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Mission MinistriesFunding for construction of a family micro-shelter in the Lighthouse Building Replacement building (same location as existing building) for emergency housing for families in need. | Bellingham, WA | $500K | 2023 |
| Whatcom Family And Community NetworkA Shared Philanthropy Grant with Columbia Valley in eastern Whatcom Co, administered by WFCN. The community may prioritize its projects for funds, while continuing to expand the voice of underrepresented populations within their community. | Bellingham, WA | $110K | 2023 |
| Whatcom Family YmcaFunds for tenant improvements for the new childcare center built within the Mercy Housing Barkley low income family housing development. Grant roughly covers pro-rata portion of cost for new childcare spots (existing Barkley childcare spots will also be moved over to much improved facility). | Bellingham, WA | $105K | 2023 |
| Communities In SchoolsFor expansion of their program and hiring of a program coordinator to Ferndale High School | Bellingham, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Coalition Of Whatcom CountyFor satisfaction of liens and renovations to a house donated by a member church for family housing and support services. | Bellingham, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Washington State Family And Community Engagement Trust (Wafe)To support the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) in Whatcom County. This grant is structured to fund the full $75k in the first year (2023); and reduce this amount to $50k in 2024 and $25k in 2025, with the contingency to disbursement being that PLTI confirms they have received the remaining funds necessary for that year. Each years grant is expected to provide funding or support the provision of three PLTIs, one in English and two in Spanish. | Edmonds, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| The Opportunity CouncilThis grant of $70K over 2 years supports the Whatcom Resource Information Collaborative (WRIC), a web-based resource directory that functions as a public data utility- providing free, reliable, equitable access to this critical information as a public good. | Bellingham, WA | $70K | 2023 |
| Racial Unity Now (Run)Startup funding for Racial Unity Now! a new racial unity coalition working in Lynden with churches and community engagement ($75k first year; $60k second year; $50k third year). | Lynden, WA | $60K | 2023 |
| Common Threads FarmTo provide the 25% required match of the USDA "Farm to School" grant- Common Threads Farm will establish as many as 8 teaching gardens in rural schools | Bellingham, WA | $51K | 2023 |
| Chuckanut Health FoundationThis grant is considered a flexible fund to Health Ministries Network (fiscal sponsor Chuckanut Health Foundation) with the goal of expanding the reach and scope of HMNs programs and supporting kidney health awareness, diabetes identification and diabetes prevention in Whatcom County (particularly underserved communities). | Bellingham, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Lydia PlaceFlexible funding to lower the myriad of barriers that families face when finding housing. The funding will be used at the discretion of Lydia Place, but some examples of use of funds include the following: housing applications, storage for belongings, car repairs, quashing warrants, motel stays, general moving expenses, obtaining documentation, and others uses determined by Lydia Place staff with the goal of finding stable housing for families. | Bellingham, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Individuals With Ckd Various UnderHousing, utilities, medications, clothing, vitamins, dental services assistance | Bellingham, WA | $29K | 2023 |
| Immigrant Resources And Immediate Support (Iris)Over 5 years, $25K per year: These flexible funds support the Immigrant Bridge Assistance Program, which provide community members who are immigrants in Whatcom County meet basic needs. | Bellingham, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Evergreen GoodwillTo provide scholarships to students who complete a Goodwill Training and desire to pursue higher education at Whatcom County higher education institutes. | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| A Watered Garden Family Learning CenterDiabetes Prevention | Joplin, MO | $13K | 2023 |
| Bellingham Public Schools FoundationOn behalf of the "Cordata Collective," a group of parents and school staff with the mission of empowering families through school and community to create a compassionate, diverse, a and family driven school system. These funds supported 6 events at Cordata, including Spring Family Night, a social emotional learning event, and "Bedtime with Books" presented in both English and Spanish | Bellingham, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Restorative Community CoalitionTo produce, then circulate a broad "human emergency crisis questionnaire," evaluate critical gaps, and host three online forums (Civic Cafe discussions) where the findings presented by a panel of lived experience people. | Bellingham, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Whatcom Human Rights Task ForceTo support Bellingham Unity Committees community engagement efforts including Martin Luther King Day Gala; Juneteenth, etc. | Bellingham, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Bellingham SeafeastFunding of 6 "Boat to Table" events that provide free, healthy meals to food insecure areas in a celebratory environment (Lummi Nation Back to School, East Whatcom Regional Resource Center/ Maple Falls Food Bank, Birchwood Food Desert, Bellingham SeaFeast (2), and Lummi Nation Winter Event). These meals will focus on seafood and the Mediterranean diet to encourage healthy eating with an emphasis on preventing diseases such as diabetes. | Bellingham, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ferndale Community ServicesThis fund is to support the Multicultural Community Event, a student run event hosted at Ferndale High School that will showcase and celebrate the different cultures of Ferndale. | Ferndale, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Northwest Youth ServicesNorthwest Youth Services presents the First Annual Healing-Centered Gathering, Learn-Create-Connect in October 2023. This event will call in the profound knowledge and skills that lie dormant as a collective in the name of healing and connection. The event will explore Healing Centered Engagement through dynamic, culturally grounded conversations and relationship building. | Bellingham, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Bellingham Technical College For InScholarship | Bellingham, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Whatcom Community FoundationOn August 16 2023, local Philanthropy organizations, including MBF, will host a gratitude event for nearly 100 Whatcom area non-profit organizations to share our collective gratitude for the nonprofit field and provide a space of connection and celebration for these organizations. | Bellingham, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Whatcom County Library SystemThese funds will be used to support two events at the Deming Library and the Ferndale Library. The events will each host a two-hour presentation about the camas bulb, an Indigenous food that was historically a main part of Indigenous people's diet. The funds will cover the cost of two presenters, a potluck lunch featuring the camas bulb, and a camas bulb for attendees to take home and plant. | Deming, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Vamos Outdoors ProjectTo support Vamos Outdoor Project's Summer Migrant Program, which provides academic enrichment and outdoor activities for students from migrant farmworker families in the Bellingham and Lynden school districts. | Bellingham, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Ferndale School DistrictTo support the Ferndale School District Back to School Event that welcomes families back to the school year and provides services and community at the event | Ferndale, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Mercy Housing NorthwestFor program services or capital for acquisition of Evergreen Ridge Apartments to preserve low-income status. | Seattle, WA | $500K | 2022 |
| Children Of The Setting Sun ProductFunding for the Larry Kinley documentary Salmon Project and the Setting Sun Institute start up costs. | Bellingham, WA | $300K | 2022 |
| Uw Kidney Research Institute Fellow$100,000 for each of 10 years to fund a graduate level fellowship for an underrepresented minority - to work in KRI. | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2022 |
| Whatcom Family Community NetworkFor the expansion of the Peer Perinatal Mental Health program. | Bellingham, WA | $100K | 2022 |
| Communities In Schools Of WhatcomTo expand the Communities in Schools program to Ferndale High School for 2021-2022 and two subsequent years dependent upon satisfaction of FHS. | Bellingham, WA | $100K | 2022 |