Nonprofit · EIN 31-1579359
ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $356,549 | $405,066 | -$48,517 | $3,866,847 | $9,625 | $3,857,222 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $357,296 | $412,259 | -$54,963 | $3,956,718 | $50,979 | $3,905,739 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $282,974
- of which government grants
- $198,904
- Membership dues
- $1,190
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $7,410
- Net rental income
- $70,246
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,396
- Other revenue
- $66,165
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $64,265
- Other salaries and wages
- $168,879
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $259,345
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $92
- Accounting fees
- $7,721
- Occupancy
- $43,853
- Depreciation
- $43,659
- Program services (functional)
- $295,952
- Management and general (functional)
- $108,460
- Fundraising (functional)
- $654
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,956,718
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,866,847
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,625
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,857,222
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,026,941
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,758,884
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $98,338
- Gross receipts
- $407,628
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1936
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEVERLY PORTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $64,265 |
| MELISSA BARTEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN JEWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA HOGAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEN LARSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JASON MCGILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN POSEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET JAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELANIE HARTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE WHIPPLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANCIE CHALMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEVERLY PORTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $63,711 |
| MELISSA BARTEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN JEWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JASON MCGILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN POSEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET JAHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELANIE HARTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE WHIPPLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH GODWIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2602 MCLEOD RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-1368
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELISSA BARTEL, 2602 MCLEOD RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA BARTEL, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (360) 715-0170
- Website
- WWW.ARCWHATCOM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, INCREASE THE INDEPENDENCE, AND ASSURE THE FULL INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY OF ALL PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- PARENT COALITION AND SELF-ADVOCACY PROVIDES LEADERSHIP SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. THE GOAL IS TO ENABLE PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AND INVOLVED IN ACCESSING SERVICES. SELF-ADVOCATES ARE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO SPEAK UP FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. INFORMATION, EDUCATION & TRAINING EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO NAVIGATE COMPLEX SERVICE SYSTEMS & LIVE A FULFILLING LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. PROVIDED 10 EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTERS & FREQUENT ELECTRONIC ALERTS WITH TIMELY INFORMATION ON ACTIVITIES, TRAININGS & EVENTS TO 2,649 FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS & PROVIDERS. PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES & SUPPORT TO 123 EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. PROVIDED ONE ON (CONTINUED) ONE INFORMATION & EDUCATION TO 1,571 INDIVIDUALS, PARENTS & CARGIVERS. INCLUSION ADVOCACY, DISABILITY AWARENESS & OUTREACH TO OVER 547 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.Expenses $159,814
- PARENT TO PARENT PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & INFORMATION ABOUT DISABILITIES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PARENTS & CAREGIVERS WHO ARE LEARNING ABOUT &/OR SEEKING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S DISABILITY OR CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITION. TRAINED VETERAN PARENTS (HELPING PARENTS) PROVIDE ONE TO ONE EMOTIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT TO NEW OR REFERRED PARENTS WHO HAVE A CHILD WITH SIMILAR NEEDS. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 28 PARENTS THROUGH 70 SUPPORT MEETINGS. PROVIDED ONE TO ONE SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO 1,571 PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS. WE HAVE 85 TRAINED HELPING PARENT VOLUNTEERS. MATCHED 25 PARENTS WHO RECENTLY LEARNED THEIR CHILD HAS A DISABILITY TO A HELPING PARENT MENTOR. PROVIDED NETWORKING, CONNECTIONS & INFORMATION TO 578 PEOPLE THROUGH FAMILY SOCIAL EVENTS. PROVIDED ONE ON ONE SUPPORT, INFORMATION & RESOURCES TO 565 SPANISH SPEAKING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. SENT 4 PADRES A PADRES NEWSLETTERS TO 163 SPANISH SPEAKING FAMILIES.Expenses $88,786
- WHATCOM TAKING ACTION IS A COLLABORATIVE COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, PARENTS, SERVICE AND CARE PROVIDERS. TOGETHER WE ARE BUILDING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF CARE & SUPPORT THAT LOCAL FAMILIES CAN ACCESS EASILY AND EFFICIENTLY. AS LEAD AGENCY FOR WHATCOM TAKING ACTION, THE ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY HAS HELPED BUILD, ENHANCE & MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, IMPROVED HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES BY ENGAGING FAMILIES AS PARTNERS, LEADERS & AGENTS OF CHANGE IN LOCAL POLICY-MAKING. IMPROVED CARE-COORDINATION AND SUPPORTED MEDICAL HOME ACTIVITIES. PROVIDED DIRECT SUPPORT FOR 316 FAMILIES GOING THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION PROCESS.Expenses $47,352
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1579359
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,866,847
- Income (IRS master file)
- $407,628
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $356,549 | $405,066 | $3,866,847 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $357,296 | $412,259 | $3,956,718 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $399,250 | $395,273 | $4,020,952 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1579359).
Questions about ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY
- What is the EIN of ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY is 31-1579359.
- Is ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELISSA BARTEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,265 (BEVERLY PORTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $356,549, expenses of $405,066 and total assets of $3,866,847 at year end.
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