Grants paid by Whatcom Educational Credit Union
EIN 91-0712539 · Bellingham, WA · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE W61
Whatcom Educational Credit Union of Bellingham, WA (EIN 91-0712539) reported 55 grants paid totaling $1,065,266 to 25 recipients in tax years 2020–2025, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,065,266
55 grants
Recipients
25
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2025
6 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | $110,000 | — |
| 2021 | 7 | $110,000 | — |
| 2022 | 7 | $110,000 | — |
| 2023 | 9 | $261,500 | — |
| 2024 | 12 | $222,050 | — |
| 2025 | 13 | $251,716 | — |
Top recipients
The 25 recipients receiving the most from Whatcom Educational Credit Union, by grants paid, out of 25 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington University Foundation 91-6073519 | A | Bellingham, WA | 3 | $270,100 | 2025 |
| Whatcom Literacy Council 91-1220307 | A | Bellingham, WA | 4 | $80,000 | 2025 |
| Communities in Schools of Whatcom County 64-0956619 | A | Bellingham, WA | 3 | $60,000 | 2025 |
| Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth 38-3868071 | A | Bellingham, WA | 3 | $55,000 | 2025 |
| Whatcom Dream 74-3086597 | A | Bellingham, WA | 3 | $46,000 | 2024 |
| Futuresnw 27-2997677 | A | Bellingham, WA | 3 | $45,000 | 2025 |
| Children of the Valley 26-2867395 | A | Mt Vernon, WA | 2 | $40,500 | 2024 |
| Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center 91-1523127 | A | Bellingham, WA | 2 | $40,000 | 2023 |
| Max Higbee Community Recreation Center 91-1275451 | A | Bellingham, WA | 2 | $40,000 | 2021 |
| Pickford Film Center 91-1891456 | A | Bellingham, WA | 2 | $40,000 | 2023 |
| Wild Whatcom 90-0791289 | A | Bellingham, WA | 3 | $33,750 | 2025 |
| Skagit Valley College Foundation 91-1012915 | A | Mt Vernon, WA | 2 | $33,000 | 2024 |
| Gowest Credit Union Association 91-0460483 | A | Seatac, WA | 1 | $30,366 | 2025 |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association 94-3140165 | A | Bellingham, WA | 2 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Whatcom Center for Early Learning 91-1526226 | A | Bellingham, WA | 2 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association 91-0482690 | A | Bellingham, WA | 2 | $30,000 | 2021 |
| Bellingham Technical College 91-1658027 | A | Bellingham, WA | 3 | $24,300 | 2025 |
| Skagit Preschool Association and Resource Center 91-0775902 | A | Mt Vernon, WA | 2 | $23,000 | 2025 |
| Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County Foundation 91-1724682 | A | Mt Vernon, WA | 2 | $22,000 | 2025 |
| Explorations Academy 91-1518827 | A | Bellingham, WA | 2 | $20,000 | 2022 |
| Skagit Valley College 91-0822539 | A | Mt Vernon, WA | 2 | $17,000 | 2025 |
| Whatcom Community College Foundation 94-3064448 | A | Bellingham, WA | 2 | $16,000 | 2025 |
| The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center 91-1552277 | A | Bellingham, WA | 1 | $14,250 | 2025 |
| Lummi Youth Academy 91-1836621 | A | Bellingham, WA | 1 | $12,500 | 2020 |
| Opportunity Council 91-0787820 | A | Bellingham, WA | 1 | $12,500 | 2020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 55 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Western Washington University Foundation Bellingham, WA | A | $71,350 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | Gowest Credit Union Association Seatac, WA | A | $30,366 | paid | ADVOCACY | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | Whatcom Literacy Council Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | Communities in Schools of Whatcom County Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | Futuresnw Bellingham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center Bellingham, WA | A | $14,250 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | Wild Whatcom Bellingham, WA | A | $13,750 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | Skagit Preschool Association and Resource Center Mt Vernon, WA | A | $11,500 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County Foundation Mt Vernon, WA | A | $11,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | Skagit Valley College Mt Vernon, WA | A | $8,500 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | Whatcom Community College Foundation Bellingham, WA | A | $8,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202641339349303804 |
| 2025 | Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA | A | $8,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202641339349303804 |
| 2024 | Western Washington University Foundation Bellingham, WA | A | $70,750 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202511229349302756 |
| 2024 | Children of the Valley Mt Vernon, WA | A | $20,500 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202511229349302756 |
| 2024 | Whatcom Literacy Council Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202511229349302756 |
| 2024 | Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202511229349302756 |
| 2024 | Whatcom Dream Bellingham, WA | A | $16,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202511229349302756 |
| 2024 | Whatcom Center for Early Learning Bellingham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202511229349302756 |
| 2024 | Skagit Valley College Foundation Mt Vernon, WA | A | $12,500 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | 202511229349302756 |
| 2024 | Skagit Preschool Association and Resource Center Mt Vernon, WA | A | $11,500 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202511229349302756 |
| 2024 | Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County Foundation Mt Vernon, WA | A | $11,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202511229349302756 |
| 2024 | Skagit Valley College Mt Vernon, WA | A | $8,500 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202511229349302756 |
| 2024 | Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA | A | $8,300 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202511229349302756 |
| 2024 | Whatcom Community College Foundation Bellingham, WA | A | $8,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202511229349302756 |
| 2023 | Western Washington University Foundation Bellingham, WA | A | $128,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202441309349302559 |
| 2023 | Skagit Valley College Foundation Mt Vernon, WA | A | $20,500 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | 202441309349302559 |
| 2023 | Pickford Film Center Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202441309349302559 |
| 2023 | Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202441309349302559 |
| 2023 | Children of the Valley Mt Vernon, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202441309349302559 |
| 2023 | Whatcom Dream Bellingham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202441309349302559 |
| 2023 | Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Bellingham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202441309349302559 |
| 2023 | Whatcom Center for Early Learning Bellingham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202441309349302559 |
| 2023 | Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA | A | $8,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202441309349302559 |
| 2022 | Pickford Film Center Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202341319349300344 |
| 2022 | Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202341319349300344 |
| 2022 | Whatcom Literacy Council Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202341319349300344 |
| 2022 | Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association Bellingham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202341319349300344 |
| 2022 | Futuresnw Belligham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202341319349300344 |
| 2022 | Wild Whatcom Bellingham, WA | A | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202341319349300344 |
| 2022 | Explorations Academy Bellingham, WA | A | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202341319349300344 |
| 2021 | Communities in Schools of Whatcom County Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202201319349305835 |
| 2021 | Max Higbee Community Recreation Center Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202201319349305835 |
| 2021 | Whatcom Literacy Council Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202201319349305835 |
| 2021 | Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association Bellingham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202201319349305835 |
| 2021 | Northwest Alliance for College Access Bellingham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202201319349305835 |
| 2021 | Wild Whatcom Bellingham, WA | A | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202201319349305835 |
| 2021 | Global Community Institute DBA Explorations Academy Bellingham, WA | A | $10,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202201319349305835 |
| 2020 | Max Higbee Community Recreation Center Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202101379349304430 |
| 2020 | Communities in Schools of Whatcom County Bellingham, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202101379349304430 |
| 2020 | Whatcom Family Young Men's Christian Association Bellingham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202101379349304430 |
| 2020 | Whatcom Dream Bellingham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202101379349304430 |
| 2020 | Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth Bellingham, WA | A | $15,000 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202101379349304430 |
| 2020 | Opportunity Council Bellingham, WA | A | $12,500 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202101379349304430 |
| 2020 | Lummi Youth Academy Bellingham, WA | A | $12,500 | paid | EDUCATION GRANT | 202101379349304430 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202641339349303804 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202511229349302756 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202441309349302559 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202341319349300344 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202201319349305835 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202101379349304430 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/910712539.json.
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