Nonprofit · EIN 91-0844168
LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,733,395 | $16,147,801 | $585,594 | $7,770,576 | $3,029,808 | $4,740,768 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,187,880 | $14,303,936 | -$116,056 | $5,929,295 | $1,774,121 | $4,155,174 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $13,200,666 | $13,224,075 | -$23,409 | $5,528,655 | $1,257,425 | $4,271,230 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,920
- Program service revenue
- $16,659,809
- Investment income
- $3,655
- Other revenue
- $63,011
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $411,086
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,400,567
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,982,395
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $43,258
- Accounting fees
- $51,231
- Occupancy
- $582,565
- Travel
- $194,396
- Program services (functional)
- $14,411,615
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,736,186
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,929,295
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,770,576
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,029,808
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,740,768
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,740,768
- Gross receipts
- $16,733,395
- Employees
- 195
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1968
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY BILLINGS | CEO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $221,600 | $9,923 |
| ANGELA BELCASTER | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $219,359 | $9,925 |
| STEPHANIE ZAPIEN | FINANCE/IT DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $169,642 | $9,921 |
| TANNIS PEURA | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,212 | $4,974 |
| TERRANCE ELLISON | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,640 | $4,998 |
| LAFARRO WILLIAMS | RESIDENTIAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,901 | $9,758 |
| DEAN LAMPMAN | QM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,983 | $4,581 |
| RICHARD EGGEMEYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL DE HOOG | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN FOX | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BIANCA GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH CANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK SEIFTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY BILLINGS | CEO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $216,719 | $35,607 |
| ANGELA BELCASTER | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $219,510 | $32,526 |
| STEPHANIE ZAPIEN | ADMIN OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $170,194 | $24,097 |
| TANNIS PEURA | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,020 | $17,412 |
| RITA PALISIATYTE | PRESCRIBER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,561 | $19,804 |
| LAFARRO WILLIAMS | RESIDENTIAL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,095 | $25,679 |
| TERRANCE ELLISON | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,787 | $17,254 |
| RICHARD EGGEMEYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL DE HOOG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN FOX | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BIANCA GORDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH CANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY BILLINGS | CEO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $214,417 | $32,277 |
| RITA PALISIATYTE | PRESCRIBER Highest-paid employee | 32 | $193,340 | $29,020 |
| ANGELA BELCASTER | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 32 | $180,737 | $25,988 |
| SARA WELLS | PRESCRIBER Highest-paid employee | 32 | $167,129 | $21,046 |
| STEPHANIE ZAPIEN | ADMIN OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $159,248 | $20,228 |
| TERRANCE ELLISON | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,476 | $18,558 |
| TANNIS PEURA | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,528 | $17,668 |
| RICHARD EGGEMEYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL DE HOOG | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN FOX | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL AUSTIN MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH CANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3600 MERIDIAN ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-1732
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNY BILLINGS, 3600 MERIDIAN STREET, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
- Signed the 990
- JENNY BILLINGS, CEO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (360) 676-6000
- Website
- WWW.LWRTC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES - INCLUDING OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE, RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, PRIMARY CARE, COMMUNITY CRISIS SUPPORT, AND ADULT FAMILY HOMES - THAT PROMOTE STABILITY, DIGNITY, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. THROUGH INTEGRATED CARE AND A COMMITMENT TO RECOVERY, WE STRIVE TO CREATE PATHWAYS FOR WELLNESS, RESILIENCE, AND MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS, FOCUSING ON HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, DAILY LIVING, FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ISSUES, MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC CARE, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. WE SERVE CLIENTS THROUGH A RANGE OF PROGRAMS: ABOUT 50 IN PACT, 230-240 IN IOP, 260 IN OUTPATIENT CARE, 67 IN AGATE HEIGHTS RESIDENTIAL, 70 IN EMPLOYMENT, 115 IN THERAPY, 12 IN OUR ADULT FAMILY HOME, AND 16 IN OUR ENHANCED SERVICES FACILITY. IN ADDITION WE HAVE PRIMARY CARE PROGRAM THAT SERVICES APPROXIMATELY 200 INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $10,832,784 · revenue $12,223,226
- THE BAKER CREEK RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT FACILITY HAS 32 BEDS AND PROVIDES SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT TO PEOPLE DUALLY DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. THE FOCUS IS ON EDUCATION/SUPPORT OF RECOVERY IN RELAPSE PREVENTION, LIFE SKILLS AND POSITIVE COPING SKILLS INCLUDING POSITIVE SUPPORT.Expenses $1,556,222 · revenue $1,836,509
- THE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY. MOST OF THE APARTMENTS ARE TWO BEDROOM AND ARE THEREFORE SHARED WITH A ROOMMATE. ALL APARTMENTS ARE COMPLETELY FURNISHED AND SUPPLIED WITH ALL KITCHEN UTENSILS LINENS AND SMALL APPLIANCES. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH THE BELLINGHAM WHATCOM COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY AND OTHER NON GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP CLIENTS WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUBSIDIES THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HOUSING FOR APPROXIMATELY 200 MENTAL HEALTH CLIENTS.Expenses $1,217,311 · revenue $1,762,927
- THE HEART & ACES PROGRAMS OF LAKE WHATCOM CENTER ARE FUNDED BY A SAMSHA CCBHC GRANT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES 24/7 ACCESS TO COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOLISTIC ENGAGEMENT AND ALLIED RECOVERY AND TREATMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS STABILIZATION AND OUTREACH SUPPORT PROGRAMS. SINCE IMPLANTATION, THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED OVER 5,000 CRISIS STABILIZATION AND OUTREACH SUPPORT CONTACTS TO INDIVIDUALS OTHERWISE NOT ASSISTED IN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $805,298 · revenue $900,158
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-0844168
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F33Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,770,576
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,733,395
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $16,733,395 | $16,147,801 | $7,770,576 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,187,880 | $14,303,936 | $5,929,295 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $13,200,666 | $13,224,075 | $5,528,655 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,250,358 | $11,786,916 | $5,636,186 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 91-0844168).
Questions about LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER
- What is the EIN of LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER is 91-0844168.
- Is LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER 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 LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNY BILLINGS.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $221,600 (JENNY BILLINGS, CEO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LAKE WHATCOM RESIDENTIAL & TREATMENT CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,733,395, expenses of $16,147,801 and total assets of $7,770,576 at year end.
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