2026-09-06T17:15:43-04:00 2026-04-30 990 2025-05-01 923183105 Bellingham Queer Collective BELL 3602308637 PO Box 30314 Bellingham WA 98228 Connie Gabelein Board Treasurer 3603061016 2026-09-07 false 2025 Michelle Harmeier PO Box 30314 Bellingham WA 98228 209432 false X bellinghamqueercollective. org X 2023 WA Bellingham Queer Collective builds community and support for LGBTQIA+ individuals through inclusive programs affirming spaces and collective care while intentionally working to expand access and equity across diverse and marginalized communities. 6 6 0 130 0 0 209199 0 233 0 209432 0 0 0 15000 15040 99635 114635 94797 140890 0 140890 Bellingham Queer Collective builds community and support for LGBTQIA+ individuals through inclusive programs affirming spaces and collective care while intentionally working to expand access and equity across diverse and marginalized communities. false false 29614 0 0 WELLNESS PROGRAM: We partner with community providers to bring free support to those whove historically been excluded from health and wellness systems. These activities include support groups facilitated by queer-competent trauma-informed mental health providers mindfulness and meditation classes group health and well-being coaching workshops and events led by wellness experts and volunteer-led wellness affinity groups. 28898 0 0 BQC CENTER: Our downtown Bellingham community center is a free affirming third space for LGBTQIA+ adults ages 18 and older-a place outside of home and work where people can gather build relationships access resources participate in programs and simply be themselves. Since opening in June 2024 the BQC Community Center has grown into a vibrant hub for LGBTQIA+ community life in Whatcom County. BQC is the first and only nonprofit LGBTQIA+ community center between Seattle and Canada providing a unique and vital resource for LGBTQIA+ individuals throughout the region. 22902 0 0 VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: When people feel connected they are better equipped to navigate lifes challenges. Social connection supports emotional resilience reduces loneliness builds confidence and creates opportunities for people to become leaders volunteers mentors and advocates within their communities. We believe that belonging is preventative care-and that investing in connection today helps build healthier more resilient communities tomorrow. Every volunteer opportunity is intentionally designed to strengthen social health and wellness. We create opportunities for people to build trusted relationships develop support networks and experience the everyday moments of connection that make communities stronger. 2250 0 0 AFFINITY GROUPS: Affinity Groups are a wonderful way to connect with the queer community based on common interests or shared identities. They are facilitated by a team of volunteer leaders are free and meet monthly or more often at the BQC Center. 76 0 0 GENERATIONS OF PRIDE: Generations of Pride is our monthly intergenerational community dinner that BQC hosts collaboratively with LGBTQIA+ Western and PFLAG Whatcom Bellingham. Generations of Pride brings LGBTQIA+ people and allies together on the last Wednesday of each month for a free catered dinner. 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A vote is held to approve the filing. Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The policy and its application shall be reviewed annually for the information and guidance of Directors of the Board each of whom has a continuing responsibility to scrutinize their transactions and outside business interests and relationships for potential conflicts of interest and make such disclosures as described in this policy. Each Director of the Board will be asked to complete such a certification upon their election and on an annual basis thereafter. Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents are made available upon request. Part VI,line 15 | Explanation:| The organization has no paid employees and relies entirely on volunteers for its operations programs. Part VIII,line G | Explanation:| Total revenue increased significantly this year due to a one-time grant of $90,500 received from North Sound ACH for capacity building. These funds were utilized for Board training strategic planning program development fundraising plan development and technology upgrades. Part IX,line 11 | Explanation:| The organization received a one-time grant of $90,500 from North Sound ACH for capacity building. This funding enabled us to hire contract professionals for board training developing organizational policies and procedures strategic planning program development and fundraising plan development.