Nonprofit · EIN 91-0784024
WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,920,658 | $4,065,764 | $1,854,894 | $15,395,098 | $3,305,493 | $12,089,605 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,575,487 | $3,483,286 | $92,201 | $12,567,561 | $3,384,835 | $9,182,726 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,801,584 | $2,942,586 | $858,998 | $8,704,515 | $311,082 | $8,393,433 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,794,466
- of which government grants
- $1,246,013
- Membership dues
- $151,044
- Program service revenue
- $63,835
- Investment income
- $32,523
- Net rental income
- $5,705
- Net income from gaming
- $714
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $8,052
- Other revenue
- $29,834
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $81,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $217,362
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,380,803
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,910,901
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,475
- Accounting fees
- $15,750
- Occupancy
- $41,248
- Travel
- $18,072
- Depreciation
- $164,672
- Program services (functional)
- $3,018,530
- Management and general (functional)
- $589,430
- Fundraising (functional)
- $457,804
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,567,560
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,395,098
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,305,493
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,089,605
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,677,041
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,537,718
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,547,543
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,542,062
- Gross receipts
- $5,966,167
- Employees
- 52
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 1964
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS ORR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $112,138 | $14,164 |
| JESSICA STATEN | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $77,503 | $13,557 |
| TOM DORR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT ATKINSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGIANN DUSTIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID NUEBECK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDEEP BARHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUISE BJORNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTI BURLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSS CHITTOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GURPREET DHILLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY JAEGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG MARTINEAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN REINSCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAG ROTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN RYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF VANDER LINDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS ORR | EXECUTIVE DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,341 |
| PAT ATKINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LOUISE BJORNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SANDEEP BARHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHRISTI BURLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RUSS CHITTOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GURPREET DHILLON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TOM DORR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| GEORGIANN DUSTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TRACEY JAEGER | BOARD MEMEBR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF VANDER LINDEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GREG MARTINEAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRANDON NELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAVID NEUBACK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEN REINSCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BEN RYAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS ORR | EXECUTIVE DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,184 |
| PAT ATKINSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| LOUISE BJORNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SANDEEP BARHA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TAYA BATTISTELLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GURPREET DHILLON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TOM DORR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| GEORGIANN DUSTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRITT KANE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF VANDER LINDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GREG MARTINEAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAVID NEUBACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KEN REINSCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BEN RYAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIMBERKY TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 315 HALLECK ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-4013
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHRIS ORR, 315 HALLECK STREET, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
- Signed the 990
- TOM DORR, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (360) 733-4030
- Website
- WHATCOMCOA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GREENWOOD OHLUND PS
Mission
WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS OF MIND AND BODY FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS THEY AGE.
Program accomplishments
- THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT SENIORS ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH LOW TO VERY LOW INCOMES ARE EATING WELL AND HAVE THE NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT THEY NEED FOR HEALTHY, ACTIVE AGING AND INDEPENDENT LIVING IN ADDITION TO DELIVERING MEALS ON WHEELS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS, THE COUNCIL ON AGING SERVES HOT LUNCHES IN SENIOR CENTERS THROUGHOUT WHATCOM AND SAN JUAN COUNTIES AND PUBLIC HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS IN BELLINGHAM.Expenses $2,156,509 · grants $5,000
- THE BELLINGHAM SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER IS THE ONLY WHATCOM COUNTY CENTER DIRECTLY MANAGED BY WCOA. THE CENTER OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF CLASSES, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOR PERSONS 50 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER, ALL OF WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE EMOTIONAL, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS FOR A HEALTHY, ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. A MEMBER CAN PARTICIPATE IN WEIGHT TRAINING IN THE GYM, TAKE A LINE DANCING CLASS, PLAY CARDS OR POOL, LEARN HOW TO USE COMPUTERS OR READ IN OUR LIBRARY AS WELL AS ENJOY A VARIETY OF PRESENTATIONS. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES PROMOTE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH.Expenses $846,968 · grants $76,500 · revenue $63,835
- BELLINGHAM AT HOME TO EMPOWER SENIORS TO STAY ACTIVE AND ENGAGED WHILE CONTINUING TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS.Expenses $15,053
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 | 990 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
- 91-0784024
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P81Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,395,098
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,966,167
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,920,658 | $4,065,764 | $15,395,098 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,575,487 | $3,483,286 | $12,567,561 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,801,584 | $2,942,586 | $8,704,515 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,639,385 | $2,408,607 | $6,999,411 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 91-0784024).
Questions about WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING
- What is the EIN of WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING is 91-0784024.
- Is WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING 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 WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS ORR.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,138 (CHRIS ORR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WHATCOM COUNCIL ON AGING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,920,658, expenses of $4,065,764 and total assets of $15,395,098 at year end.
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