2026-08-06T17:22:09-05:00 2025-09-30 882533599 WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC 4513 Lakeway Drive Bellingham WA 98229 990 2024-10-01 911202013 Interfaith Coalition of Whatcom County INTE 3607343983 PO Box 90767 Bellingham WA 98226 Jen Callaghan Executive Director 3607343983 2026-08-06 1 0 Keaton Wersen CPA P01957642 3607709369 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jen Callaghan PO Box 90767 Bellingham WA 98226 456888 0 X www.interfaith-coalition.org X 1985 WA The mission of Interfaith Coalition is to break the cycle of family homelessness and poverty in Whatcom County by providing housing, life skills classes, and case management services. 5 5 14 287 0 0 250658 252599 90341 150891 29600 48222 3298 5176 373897 456888 26501 77188 0 0 284637 205186 0 0 44867 306993 243162 618131 525536 -244234 -68648 2781318 2749011 24659 21743 2756659 2727268 X To break the cycle of family homelessness and poverty in Whatcom County by providing emergency shelter and transitional housing services with case management and connection to other community resources. Interfaith Coalition carries out its mission in collaboration with over 40 communities of faith in Whatcom County. 0 0 173462 14612 150891 Low-income Housing Program - In October 2024, the Interfaith Coalition entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Opportunity Council to provide access to more housing as part of the Council's case management for individuals transitioning from homelessness to long term stability. In June 2025, Interfaith entered a similar agreement with Lydia Place which offers similar case management for families. With these agreements in place, Interfaith has been able to use our resources to help fill gaps in human services and meet housing and other needs for members of the community experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and poverty, while supporting local non-profit providers in doing what they do best. In addition to providing housing for 10 households, Interfaith also developed a long-term maintenance plan to ensure these assets are properly maintained for longevity. Further, with a portion of the revenue generated from our non-profit partners, we were able to support our Beacon of Hope fund (covered in the next section) that aims at preventing homelessness. 193948 62576 Addressing Local Poverty Issues - We connect volunteers with Whatcom county neighbors experiencing poverty, housing instability, and homelessness. Our volunteers provide food and basic hygiene items, warm hats and socks to people living on the edge. Project Warm-up crafters knit scarves and hats for low-income neighbor needs. These are distributed via CAST and the Fall Coat Drive. Coffee And Sandwiches Together (CAST) In 2024, our CAST program provided 25,855 sandwiches (plus coffee and fruit) for guests through our Coffee And Sandwiches Together (CAST) program. We distributed food four nights a week at our pickup location behind the Bellingham library. Operating the CAST program requires 10 volunteers each day to prepare and distribute the food. Volunteers work 2 hours per night. Fall Coat Drive We gave out 632 coats and jackets in partnership with The Bellingham Food Bank, the United Church of Christ of Ferndale, and the Deming Mission for an estimated value $11,764.Holiday Joy This program provided multiple presents to 121 families, comprising 308 children and youth, an increase of 54% over the previous year. Sponsorship came from 46 groups and individuals, with an estimated donation value of $34,679. Volunteers are the backbone of these programs. During the 2024 fiscal year, 287 volunteers provided 4,212 hours of service, with an estimated value at $40.71 per hour of $171,471. The volunteers came from over 20 Whatcom County faith communities.In partnership with the Whatcom County School District, Catholic Community Services, and the Alms Ministry, over 25 families received financial assistance through our Beacon of Hope program last year. One-time grants helped families to get into permanent housing, avoid eviction brought on by reduced work hours, or make car repairs. Additionally, the Interfaith Coalition provided administrative support for the participating Faith Communities and community partners. Interfaith Coalition staff time, truck rental, snacks, and event supplies are part of the Interfaith Coalition's operating budget.Lastly, in 2024/2025, Interfaith Coalition embarked on a Capacity Building endeavor, working with our faith communities to determine how best to mobilize our congregations to identify additional needs that need to be addressed within Whatcom County. 367410 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X The Organization 3607343983 PO Box 90767 Bellingham WA 98226 Susan Jancic President 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Donna Gawron Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Sandy Zeitel Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Johann Neem Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Diana Heiman Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon Laws Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Chambers Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jen Callaghan Treasurer / Executive Director 32.00 X X 0 0 0 Shawn Dooley Secretary / Former Executive Director 32.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary D Connolly Former Executive Director 40.00 X 63977 0 10420 Eileen M Harrington Former Executive Director 40.00 X 47642 0 1546 111619 0 11966 0 0 0 0 0 252599 68015 252599 Temporary low-income h 531110 150891 150891 150891 48222 48222 Other income 900099 5176 5176 5176 456888 150891 0 53398 77188 77188 107506 35836 35835 35835 81048 61514 19534 1003 995 8 3502 3502 12127 7712 2768 1647 9259 3444 5815 20067 11264 8803 7072 4935 2137 4391 2059 1194 1138 7287 1052 2797 3438 10341 5171 5170 47588 28627 18961 1832 1819 13 1309 1305 4 48850 45225 3625 25224 21454 3770 Program operating expen 37751 36957 794 Repairs and maintenance 11076 11076 In-kind goods 5539 5539 5576 2041 730 2805 525536 367410 113259 44867 28078 35623 809249 775020 9833 10443 16820 19195 1830222 438928 1440145 1391294 477193 517436 2781318 2749011 22659 16643 2000 5100 24659 21743 X 2498166 2524909 258493 202359 2756659 2727268 2781318 2749011 -68648 39257 0 X 0 0 0 X 841183 684455 1257361 250658 252599 3286256 28800 20588 20588 20588 20588 111152 869983 705043 1277949 271246 273187 3397408 55505 3341903 11196 9919 5089 29600 48222 104026 13804 1515 13670 3298 5176 37463 3538897 517092 0.94430 0.96740 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Other revenue RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 477193 60938 20695 517436 364688 112505 477193 316445 48243 364688 392015 100 -75670 316445 307725 84290 392015 0.65000 0.22000 0.13000 0 0 365546 365546 1382286 395769 986517 66240 27390 38850 12469 12307 162 3681 3462 219 1391294 Security deposits 5100 5100 Part V, Line 4: The organization intends to use earnings from the endowment fund to further their program objectives. 1 Family assistance 1239 62576 FMV Winter coats, holiday gifts, gift cards Rental assistance 14 14612 Part I, Line 2: Grant funds are monitored collaboratively by the Executive Director and the Family Housing Director to ensure that funds are spent in accordance with grant guideline and restricted funds balances are reviewed at least monthly by leadership and the Board. X 66480 FMV X 25 1535 FMV 0 0 0 Part I, Column (b): Part I is reporting the number of contributions. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Membership in the Interfaith Coalition shall be open to all recognized faith communities in Whatcom County, State of Washington. Members may be removed from active membership by 60% vote of the Board of Interfaith Coalition for failure to meet the active membership requirements. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a A meeting of the Membership is required to be held annually prior to the beginning of the fiscal year for the purpose of conducting the business of the organization. The Membership shall elect the Board of Directors at the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b The Membership has the following governance responsibilities: -Hear reports from the Board, committees, and the Executive Director for the purpose of dissemination of information to Members. -Review and approve the schedule and programs for the coming year. -Affirm the establishement and work of committees. -Adopt an annual operating budget. -Proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation must be approved by the Board by a 2/3 majority vote and then recommended for approval by the Members. They may be amended by a 2/3 vote of the Members voting at an annual or special meeting. -The Board must hold a vote recommending to the Membership to dissolve the organization with a 2/3 majority. The result of that vote shall be sent to all Members with a date for a preliminary membership vote to dissolve Interfaith Coalition not less than 30 days after the board vote. A 60% majority vote of Members present is required to move forward. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Board has designated the responsibility of reviewing the Form 990 to the Executive Director prior to filing. If there are any questions, the Executive Director consults with the Board Treasurer. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Staff members and board members review and sign the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board of Director's personnel committee recommends any salary increases based on performance and cost of living increase. The budget is reviewed and developed by the Board finance committee and then the Board of Directors reviews the budget including the Executive Director salary. The Board of Directors votes on bringing the budget to the annual meeting where delegates from member congregations vote on approving the budget. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Documents can be mailed to individuals requesting them.