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EIN 91-0677564

Whatcom Humane Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
59
City
Bellingham
State
Washington
Year formed
1902
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
Description
Whatcom Humane Society cares for abandoned and abused animals, promotes humane treatment, and facilitates pet adoption and spay/neuter services in Whatcom County.
Total revenues
$3,219,528
2023
Total expenses
$3,423,825
2023
Total assets
$6,205,398
2023
Num. employees
59
2023

Program areas at Whatcom Humane Society

Provide law enforcement and operation of animal shelter for blaine, bellingham, ferndale, sumas and Whatcom county-contracted services.
Provide Humane education, community outreach and volunteer programs.
Provide animal control & rescue services, administer dog licensing program and enforce local and state animal related ordinances.

Who funds Whatcom Humane Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$22,426
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$15,397
DAFgiving360Environmental and Animals$14,000
...and 6 more grants received

Financials for Whatcom Humane Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,670,791
Program services$1,109,857
Investment income and dividends$7,264
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$431,616
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,219,528

Organizations like Whatcom Humane Society

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Animal Allies Humane SocietyDuluth, MN$1,366,686
Santa Barbara HumaneSanta Barbara, CA$6,314,351
Bobbi and the StraysOzone Park, NY$1,182,118
Blue Mountain Humane SocietyWalla Walla, WA$1,590,090
Pet HelpersCharleston, SC$2,502,134
Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (VBSPCA)Virginia Beach, VA$5,402,127
Bradford County Humane SocietyUlster, PA$927,733
Richmond SPCARichmond, VA$12,201,951
Pensacola Humane SocietyPensacola, FL$1,117,354
Central Vermont Humane Society (CVHS)East Montpelier, VT$1,007,716
Data update history
July 2, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Little Family Legacy Foundation
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,397 from American Online Giving Foundation
March 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 17, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,750 from Shell USA Company Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsAnimal sheltersCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2172 Division St
Bellingham, WA 98226
Metro area
Bellingham, WA
County
Whatcom County, WA
Website URL
whatcomhumane.org/ 
Phone
(360) 733-2080
Facebook page
whatcom-humane-society 
Twitter profile
@whatcomhumane 
IRS details
EIN
91-0677564
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1902
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D20: Animal Protection and Welfare
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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