Funding search · EIN 611862747 · Bellingham, WA

Mount Baker Foundation

Name: Mount Baker Foundation grants, 2022–2024
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A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

103
grants reported: $6.3M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $19,681
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Mercy Housing Northwest2 grants · $1.0M
University of Washington Foundation3 grants · $700,000
Lighthouse Mission Ministries1 grant · $500,000
Whatcom Family Community Network6 grants · $355,000
Whatcom Family and Community Network6 grants · $353,355
Western Washington University1 grant · $300,000
Children of the Setting Sun Product1 grant · $300,000
Chuckanut Health Foundation11 grants · $261,700
Kuleana Technology1 grant · $250,000
Meridian School District1 grant · $207,045

Giving over time

$2.1M

2022

$2.2M

2023

$2.1M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 103 grants.

$500,000
Lighthouse Mission Ministries · Bellingham, WA · 2023
Funding 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.
$500,000
University of Washington Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2023
This grant will support the ongoing research of the Center for Dialysis Innovation (CDI) to advance modern dialysis methods, including the "wearable kidney backpack"
$500,000
Mercy Housing Northwest · Seattle, WA · 2022
For Mercy Housing NW Low Income Housing at Millworks.
$500,000
Mercy Housing Northwest · Seattle, WA · 2022
For program services or capital for acquisition of Evergreen Ridge Apartments to preserve low-income status.
$300,000
Western Washington University · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support longhouse construction for healing
$300,000
Children of the Setting Sun Product · Bellingham, WA · 2022
Funding for the Larry Kinley documentary Salmon Project and the Setting Sun Institute start up costs.
$250,000
Kuleana Technology · Seattle, WA · 2024
Support dialysis innovation
$207,045
Meridian School District · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support the development of the Early Learning Center at the Whatcom Skills Center
$192,946
Whatcom Center for Early Learning · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Fund the language access project, multiple convenings of local partners to discuss language access needs; part time coordinator position and full time language access position
$110,000
Whatcom Family and Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Fund two perinatal mental health interns at the Mobile Mama Clinic
$110,000
Whatcom Family and Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2023
A 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 wit… read allA 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. less
$105,000
Whatcom Family Ymca · Bellingham, WA · 2023
Funds 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 Ba… read allFunds 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). less
$100,000
Chuckanut Health Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support the Community Health Cohort project: 25 local non-profit organizations serving as a collaborative network
$100,000
Communities in Schools · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support program expansion and hiring of a program coordinator to Ferndale High School
$100,000
Kulshan Community Land Trust · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support project in Blaine to assess affordable housing opportunities adjacent to library
$100,000
University of Washington Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2024
Providing scholarships for underrepresented minorities through Kidney Research Institute Fellowship to engage in nephrology research
$100,000
Communities in Schools · Bellingham, WA · 2023
For expansion of their program and hiring of a program coordinator to Ferndale High School
$100,000
Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County · Bellingham, WA · 2023
For satisfaction of liens and renovations to a house donated by a member church for family housing and support services.
$100,000
University of Washington Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2023
Kidney Research Institute Fellowship- providing scholarships for underrepresented minorities to engage in nephrology research
$100,000
Communities in Schools of Whatcom · Bellingham, WA · 2022
To expand the Communities in Schools program to Ferndale High School for 2021-2022 and two subsequent years dependent upon satisfaction of FHS.
$100,000
Uw Kidney Research Institute Fellow · Seattle, WA · 2022
$100,000 for each of 10 years to fund a graduate level fellowship for an underrepresented minority - to work in KRI.
$100,000
Whatcom Family Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2022
A Shared Philanthropy Grant with Columbia Valley. The community may prioritize its projects for funds while expanding the voice of underrepresented populations in their community.
$100,000
Whatcom Family Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2022
For the expansion of the Peer Perinatal Mental Health program.
$75,000
Washington State Family and Community Engagement Trust (Wafe) · Edmonds, WA · 2023
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 co… read allTo 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. less
$75,000
Whatcom Family Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2022
Startup funding for Racial Unity Now! a new racial unity coalition working in Lynden with churches and community engagement.
$70,000
Opportunity Council · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support 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 publi… read allSupport 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 less
$70,000
The Opportunity Council · Bellingham, WA · 2023
This 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 … read allThis 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. less
$67,200
Wa State Family Community Engag Tr · Edmonds, WA · 2022
Funding for the next phase of the Parent Leadership Training Institute with a focus on Latinx populations through Spanish speaking facilitators.
$60,000
Racial Unity Now (Run) · Lynden, WA · 2023
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).
$56,259
Whatcom Family and Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2023
(Installment 1) To fund 2 Perinatal Mental Health Interns at the Mobile Mama Clinic. This internship prepares the students for a career in Perinatal Mental Health and provides more support for Whatcom County mothers.
$56,259
Whatcom Family and Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2023
(Installment 2) To fund 2 Perinatal Mental Health Interns at the Mobile Mama Clinic. This internship prepares the students for a career in Perinatal Mental Health and provides more support for Whatcom County mothers.
$51,000
Common Threads Farm · Bellingham, WA · 2023
To 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
$50,000
Chuckanut Health Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support the Health Ministries Network, expanding the reach and scope of HMNs programs and supporting kidney health awareness, diabetes identification and diabetes prevention in Whatcom County (particularly underserved c… read allSupport the Health Ministries Network, expanding the reach and scope of HMNs programs and supporting kidney health awareness, diabetes identification and diabetes prevention in Whatcom County (particularly underserved communities) less
$50,000
Common Threads Farm · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Provide the 25% required match of the USDA "Farm to School" grant, establishing up to 8 teaching gardens in rural schools
$50,000
Racial Unity Now (Run) · Lynden, WA · 2024
Provide start-up funding for a new racial unity coalition working in Lynden with churches and community engagement
$50,000
Washington State Family and Community Engagement Trust (Wafe) · Edmonds, WA · 2024
Support the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) in Whatcom County
$50,000
Chuckanut Health Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2023
This 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, … read allThis 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). less
$50,000
Lydia Place · Bellingham, WA · 2023
Flexible 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 appli… read allFlexible 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. less
$50,000
Whatcom Family Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2022
Expansion of MAD HOPE a teen suicide prevention program developed by teens and for the expansion of community education on teen suicide.
$35,000
Road2home · Bellingham, WA · 2022
Flexible funding for construction of five tiny homes for the GardenView building - may include supplies or contractor work as needed mostly volunteer built.
$33,349
Individuals With Ckd Various Under · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Provide for housing, utilities, medications, clothing, vitamins, dental services assistance
$30,000
United Way of Whatcom County · Bellingham, WA · 2022
To support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library funded by multiple partners providing one book each month to children age 0-5 throughout Whatcom County.
$29,421
Individuals With Ckd Various Under · Bellingham, WA · 2023
Housing, utilities, medications, clothing, vitamins, dental services assistance
$26,032
Ind With Ckd Various Under Hipaa · Bellingham, WA · 2022
Housing utilities medications clothing vitamins
$25,000
Immigrant Resources and Immediate Support (Iris) · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support the Immigrant Bridge Assistance Program, meeting basic needs of Whatcom County immigrants
$25,000
Northwest Youth Services · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Supports the necessary resources that homeless youth need to support their development, such as access to clothing for interviews, stipends for participation, and other needs as determined by their case managers
$25,000
Immigrant Resources and Immediate Support (Iris) · Bellingham, WA · 2023
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.
$20,000
Evergreen Goodwill · Seattle, WA · 2024
Provide scholarships to students who complete training and desire to pursue higher education locally
$20,000
Evergreen Goodwill · Seattle, WA · 2023
To provide scholarships to students who complete a Goodwill Training and desire to pursue higher education at Whatcom County higher education institutes.
$20,000
Opportunity Council · Bellingham, WA · 2022
Bridge funding for emergency childcare vouchers to support parents who might otherwise lose their spot at established childcare centers.
$20,000
Whatcom Family Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2022
To create a fund from which nonprofit board members may receive stipends childcare and transportation reimbursement to encourage diversity of nonprofit board leadership.
$19,681
Vamos Outdoors Project · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support Summer migrant program support for outreach and engagement activities
$17,500
Whatcom Family and Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2023
The initial grant of $20K for the Board Equity Stipend Program was mistakenly overspent. This funding covers the overspending of the program, with the funding going to diverse community members who are serving on non pr… read allThe initial grant of $20K for the Board Equity Stipend Program was mistakenly overspent. This funding covers the overspending of the program, with the funding going to diverse community members who are serving on non profit boards in Whatcom County less
$15,000
Chuckanut Health Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support for Racial Equity Commission members
$12,500
A Watered Garden Family Learning Center · Joplin, MO · 2023
Diabetes Prevention
$10,000
Bellingham Public Schools Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support events held by the "Cordata Collective"
$10,000
Children of the Setting Sun Productions · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Create social media outreach related to food sovereignty and diabetes prevention
$10,000
Chuckanut Health Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support Chardi Kala Projects ONE Whatcom initiative to build bridges between Sikhs and non-Sikhs to reduce hate crimes against Sikhs
$10,000
Chuckanut Health Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support All Hands Whatcom through sponsorship
$10,000
Fatherhood the Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support for outreach events focusing on priority communities
$10,000
Max Higbee Center · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support engagement of pparticipants as part of a decision-making advisory board
$10,000
Nami Whatcom · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support the work of their Latinx organizer and outreach to Latinx communities to offer mental health services
$10,000
Nooksack Valley School District · Everson, WA · 2024
Support engagement of the technology club, purchase equipment
$10,000
Northwest Youth Services · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support the necessary resources that homeless youth need to support their development, such as access to clothing for interviews, stipends for participation, and other needs as determined by their case managers
$10,000
Sent Ones Ministry · Ferndale, WA · 2024
Support community meals, outreach and engagement in Ferndale and outer parts of Whatcom County
$10,000
Whatcom Human Rights Task Force · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Supports Harvest Days at the Share Spot: a festive expansion of Birchwood Food Desert Fighter's weekly food share, celebrating the height of the harvest season
$10,000
Whatcom Intergenerational High School · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support the school's Forest Club
$10,000
Wild Whatcom · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support engagement in the outdoors through classes and training
$10,000
Bellingham Public Schools Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2023
On 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. Thes… read allOn 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 less
$10,000
Bellingham Seafeast · Bellingham, WA · 2023
Funding 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, Birchw… read allFunding 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. less
$10,000
Chuckanut Health Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2023
These funds will be used to support the All Hands Whatcom: Opioid Summit, which is and event dedicated to learning together, building community resilience and compassion, and engaging the community in identifying opport… read allThese funds will be used to support the All Hands Whatcom: Opioid Summit, which is and event dedicated to learning together, building community resilience and compassion, and engaging the community in identifying opportunities for meaningful action to navigate the storm of the opioid/fentanyl crisis. less
$10,000
The Restorative Community Coalition · Bellingham, WA · 2023
To 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.
$10,000
Whatcom Human Rights Task Force · Bellingham, WA · 2023
To support Bellingham Unity Committees community engagement efforts including Martin Luther King Day Gala; Juneteenth, etc.
$10,000
Technology Alliance Group for Nw Wa · Bellingham, WA · 2022
Funds to Technology Alliance Group NW to support its facilitation of digital literacy efforts throughout Whatcom County.
$10,000
Whatcom Family Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2022
A Shared Philanthropy Grant with Columbia Valley. The community may prioritize its projects for funds while expanding the voice of underrepresented populations in their community.
$9,000
Common Threads Farm · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support farm-to-table school outreach program
$9,000
Ferndale Public Schools Foundation · Ferndale, WA · 2024
Support the Multicultural Community Event, celebrating the different cultures of Ferndale
$8,500
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support for Missing, Murdered Indigenous People and Relatives convening
$8,000
Airow Project · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support of the mission to create, facilitate, and promote adaptive and inclusive recreation opportunities for people with disabilities in Whatcom County and surrounding area
$8,000
Law Advocates · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support for interpretation services at legal clinics
$8,000
Recreation Northwest · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support outreach through local magazine for living kidney donor event and diabetes prevention messaging
$7,700
Chuckanut Health Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2023
This fund is to be used to support Chardi Kala Projects ONE Whatcom initiative to build bridges between Sikhs and non-Sikhs to reduce hate crimes against Sikhs. The grant should support the provision of four ONE Whatcom… read allThis fund is to be used to support Chardi Kala Projects ONE Whatcom initiative to build bridges between Sikhs and non-Sikhs to reduce hate crimes against Sikhs. The grant should support the provision of four ONE Whatcom events: Lynden, Ferndale, Bellingham, and a combination of all 3 locations. less
$7,500
Bellingham Technical College Founda · Bellingham, WA · 2022
To support Key Note and other speakers at Childcare Professional Development that focuses on DEI relevant curriculum.
$7,000
Whatcom Human Rights Task Force · Bellingham, WA · 2023
This grant supports Harvest Days at the Share Spot, a festive expansion of Birchwood Food Desert Fighters weekly food share, celebrating the height of the harvest season. It will happen every Saturday during August and … read allThis grant supports Harvest Days at the Share Spot, a festive expansion of Birchwood Food Desert Fighters weekly food share, celebrating the height of the harvest season. It will happen every Saturday during August and September. Inspired by Alimentando al Pueblos incorporation of art and music into their food distributions, Harvest Days aim to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the neighborhood with food, music, community booths, activities for kids, and a space and moment to relax and be in community with each other. less
$5,000
American Diabetes Association · Arlington, VA · 2024
Participate in the 2024 State of Diabetes
$5,000
Chuckanut Health Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support the BIPOC Women's Restorying Retreat
$5,000
Salish Current · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support independent newspaper
$5,000
Whatcom Waves · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support female empowerment programs related to physical activity and land stewardship, focus on BIPOC women
$5,000
Bellingham Public Schools Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2023
This grant supports the afterschool dance activity "Baile Folklorico," which provides a space for Bellingham High School (and middle school) students to immerse themselves in the Latinx culture. The students engage in t… read allThis grant supports the afterschool dance activity "Baile Folklorico," which provides a space for Bellingham High School (and middle school) students to immerse themselves in the Latinx culture. The students engage in traditional dances of their ancestors and perform at various school and community events. These funds will go towards the creation of traditional costumes, all handmade by Bellingham Public School custodian, Martha. less
$5,000
Bellingham Public Schools Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2023
To support the Back to School Block Party on August 20, 2022. In 2022, this event served 2000+ people; primarily students/families from historically marginalized communities.
$5,000
Ferndale Community Services · Ferndale, WA · 2023
This 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.
$5,000
Northwest Youth Services · Bellingham, WA · 2023
Northwest 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… read allNorthwest 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. less
$5,000
Bellingham Public Schools Foundatio · Bellingham, WA · 2022
To support the Back to School Block Party on August 20 2022. Served some 2000+ people; primarily students families from historically marginalized communities.
$4,212
Bellingham Technical College for in · Bellingham, WA · 2023
Scholarship
$4,111
Whatcom Community Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2023
On 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 … read allOn 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. less
$3,337
Whatcom Family and Community Network · Bellingham, WA · 2023
To extend funding for the Board Diversity Stipend Program to cover the remaining request of September 2023
$2,500
Vamos Outdoors Project · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support block party sponsorship
$2,360
Whatcom County Library System · Deming, WA · 2023
These 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… read allThese 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. less
$2,000
Chuckanut Health Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2024
Support race and health equity through conference sponsorship
$2,000
Chuckanut Health Foundation · Bellingham, WA · 2022
On behalf of the North Sound Race & Health Equity Alliance- to support the 2023 North Sound Race & Health Equity Alliance conference including venue costs and speaker fees.

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