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Bellingham arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

There are 136 arts, culture, and humanities organizations in the greater Bellingham metro area. Combined, these Bellingham metro arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits employ 365 people, earn more than $20 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $45 million.
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Types of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Bellingham

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Performing arts organizations
 
50
 
$8,865,920
Arts and culture promoting and producing organizations
 
25
 
$3,905,866
Media production and publishing organizations
 
14
 
$3,857,702
Historical societies and organizations
 
13
 
$231,635
Museums
 
11
 
$2,214,636
Music festival and event organizations
 
11
 
$368,362
Cultural and ethnic awareness organizations
 
10
 
$2,148,729
Theaters
 
7
 
$542,291
Dance organizations
 
6
 
$485,554
Arts, culture, and humanities professional societies
 
6
 
$492,455
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Job trends for Bellingham arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
14
1-10
 
3
11-25
 
7
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Bellingham

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
26
$250k to $1M
 
12
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
1
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits in Bellingham

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Mount Baker Theatre (MBT)

The Mount Baker Theatre organization exists to provide arts, entertainment, and social interaction which, through a wide variety of programs, results in personal enrichment, enjoyment, and a sense of community for diverse audiences in the region.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$9.5m
Employees
153
EIN
91-1208766
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children of the Setting Sun Product

Native-led nonprofit using storytelling to educate on Native American lifeways; Salmon People Project raises awareness of broken treaty promises.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
24
EIN
47-5005550
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whatcom Museum Foundation

Supports and promotes operations of Whatcom Museum, featuring exhibits of historical and cultural importance with archives used to serve Pacific Northwest.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
39
EIN
91-6174771
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pickford Film Center

Pickford Film Center is an alternative film venue in Bellingham, WA that encourages discussion groups for thought-provoking films.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
24
EIN
91-1891456
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wildlife Media

Wildlife Media produces conservation-focused media and films to raise awareness and facilitate wildlife preservation.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
0
EIN
20-8802794
IRS type
501(c)(3)

La Leche League of Washington / La Leche League of Whatcom County

La Leche League of Washington / La Leche League of Whatcom County is an arts, culture, or humanities organization in Lynden, WA that was founded in 1977.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-1092323
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Ferndale High School Orchestra

Friends of the Ferndale High School Orchestra is an organization supporting a single arts, culture, or humanities nonprofit in Ferndale, WA that was founded in 2001.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-1381130
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sumas Historical Society

Sumas Historical Society is a history museum in Sumas, WA that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-2569184
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PNW Radio

PNW Radio is a radio producing or broadcasting organization in Bellingham, WA that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-1155360
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bellingham Music Club

Bellingham Music Club is a performing arts organization in Bellingham, WA that was founded in 2004.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-0984401
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whatcom Wav A Nonprofit Corporation

Whatcom Wav A Nonprofit Corporation is a music festival or event organization in Bellingham, WA that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-4624034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Overall Walls

Overall Walls is an arts or culture promoting or producing organization in Blaine, WA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-4247050
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest Washington Theatre Group

Northwest Washington Theatre Group is a theater in Bellingham, WA that was founded in 2004.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
75-3115843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Sound Music Association

North Sound Music Association is a performing arts organization in Blaine, WA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-5113482
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lummi Island Historical Society

Lummi Island Historical Society is a historical societies or organization in Lummi Island, WA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-4795872
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bellingham Girls Rock Camp (BGRC)

BGRC is an arts, culture, or humanities organization in Bellingham, WA that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-2337584
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Music Teachers National Association / Lynden Chapter of Wsmta

Music Teachers National Association / Lynden Chapter of Wsmta is a music festival or event organization in Lynden, WA that was founded in 1999.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1604196
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stuen-Walker Musical Arts Society

Stuen-Walker Musical Arts Society is a music festival or event organization in Bellingham, WA that was founded in 1998.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
31-1578465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mei Hua Chinese School

Mei Hua Chinese School is a humanities nonprofit organization in Bellingham, WA that was founded in 2004.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-1054580
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pacific Arts Association

The Pacific Arts Association brings music and the arts to Blaine, WA through its programs, which include organizing concerts by world-class artists and hosting a seven-day local community jazz workshop for teens.
Revenue
$101.9k
Assets
$19.2k
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-2061463
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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