Civic Intelligence

Arc of Whatcom County

EIN 31-1579359 • 501(c)3 • Bellingham, WA

Profile

Enrich & improve the lives of developmentally disabled persons through advocacy, education and support

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2602 Mcleod RdBellingham, WA 98225

www.arcwhatcom.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

36th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

19th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$64,265

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

31st percentile

-1.9%

Faster asset growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-5.5%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Down

$3,866,847

Down $154,105 (-3.8%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$9,625

Down $50,625 (-84%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$3,857,222

Down $103,480 (-2.6%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$356,549

Down $42,701 (-11%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$405,066

Up $9,793 (+2.5%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$48,517

Down $52,494 (-1320%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2014: $3,732,982Liabilities 2014: $85,064Net Assets 2014: $3,647,9182014Assets 2015: $3,657,137Liabilities 2015: $79,405Net Assets 2015: $3,577,7322015Assets 2020: $3,824,303Liabilities 2020: $60,291Net Assets 2020: $3,764,0122020Assets 2021: $3,884,045Liabilities 2021: $58,927Net Assets 2021: $3,825,1182021Assets 2022: $4,020,952Liabilities 2022: $60,250Net Assets 2022: $3,960,7022022Assets 2024: $3,866,847Liabilities 2024: $9,625Net Assets 2024: $3,857,2222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,866,847
Liabilities$9,625
Net Assets$3,857,222

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2014: $310,636Expenses 2014: $359,648Net Income 2014: -$49,0122014Revenue 2015: $315,080Expenses 2015: $385,266Net Income 2015: -$70,1862015Revenue 2020: $362,697Expenses 2020: $298,275Net Income 2020: $64,4222020Revenue 2021: $302,991Expenses 2021: $241,883Net Income 2021: $61,1082021Revenue 2022: $399,250Expenses 2022: $395,273Net Income 2022: $3,9772022Revenue 2024: $356,549Expenses 2024: $405,066Net Income 2024: -$48,5172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$356,549
Expenses$405,066
Net Income-$48,517

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$407,628
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To improve the quality of life, increase the independence, and assure the full inclusion in the community of all persons with developmental disabilities.

To improve the quality of life, increase the independence, and assure the full inclusion in the (continued) community of all persons with developmental disabilities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,104,028$3,026,941▼ $77,087
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$642,131$667,374▲ $25,243
Accounts Receivable$77,489$25,905▼ $51,584
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$12,028$16,186▲ $4,158
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$9,060$11,573▲ $2,513
Total Assets$3,956,718$3,866,847▼ $89,871
Other Assets Total$111,982$118,868▲ $6,886
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$40,056--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,923$9,625▼ $1,298
Total Liabilities$50,979$9,625▼ $41,354
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,807,401$3,758,884▼ $48,517
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$98,338$98,338→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,905,739$3,857,222▼ $48,517
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,956,718$3,866,847▼ $89,871

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,724,653$539,103$2,263,756
Leasehold Improvements$635,288$193,235$828,523
Land$667,000-$667,000
Equipment$0$37,966$37,966

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$107,975$10,846▲ $47-$118,868
2023$105,392$1,950▲ $633-$107,975
2022$100,785$4,000▲ $607-$105,392
2021$92,589$10,400▼ $2,204-$100,785
2020$84,715$7,129▲ $745-$92,589
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Beverly PorterExecutive DirectorFT$64,265$64,265

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Melissa BartelPresident
Ken LarsonVice President
Dale WhippleDirector
Ellen PoselDirector
Francie ChalmersDirector
Jason McgillDirector
Margaret JahnDirector
Melanie HartleyDirector
Samantha HoganSecretary
Susan JewellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$282,974
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$7,410
Other Revenue
$66,165
All Other Contributions
$68,634
Change in Net Assets
$-48,517
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$259,345
Other Expenses$145,721
Total Fundraising Expense$654
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$160,435$8,444-$168,879
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$59,766$4,499-$64,265
Occupancy$32,891$10,962-$43,853
Depreciation Depletion-$43,659-$43,659
Payroll Taxes$17,822$2,203-$20,025
Fees for Services Other$6,054$9,654$654$16,362
Insurance-$9,186-$9,186
Office Expenses$7,959$246-$8,205
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,721-$7,721
Other Employee Benefits-$6,176-$6,176
Conferences and Meetings$724$1,959-$2,683
Other Expenses$34$2,047-$2,081
Interest-$654-$654
Information Technology$609--$609
Fees for Services Legal-$92-$92
Total Functional Expenses$295,952$108,460$654$405,066
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$6,689
Fundraising Gross Income$2,293
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-See BelowRental of Office SpaceNo$11,688
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

Board members susan jewell and sarah godwin are in business together outside of the organization.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

There are two classes of members: family and individual. Each class has one vote. Members elect the board of directors and approve changes to the governing documents.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

The board of directors are elected by members annually.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

Members vote on significant decisions of the board such as by-law changes.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The board of directors reviews the form 990 with the treasurer. After the board of directors approves the form 990, the form 990 is then signed by an officer on the board of directors and filed with the irs.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

A disclosure and conflict of interests questionnaire is completed by each staff and member of the board of directors at association with the organization. Should there be a conflict of interest, the board of directors prohibits any participation in the governing board's deliberations and decisions.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The board of directors reviews annually the compensation of the executive director. Compensation is determined using data from similar positions with similar non-profits, measured against performance and outcome, and given consideration on the arc's overall annual budget. Compensation is approved by the board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

It is the policy of the arc of whatcom county that governing documents, conflict of interest, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Arc of Whatcom County
EIN
31-1579359
Phone
3607150170
Address
2602 MCLEOD RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Signing Officer

Name
Melissa Bartel
Title
President
Phone
3607150170
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melissa Bartel
Formed
1936
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
13
Volunteers
75

Preparer

Firm
Larson Gross Advisors LLC
Address
2211 RIMLAND DR 422, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Preparer
Steve Forbes - CPA
Phone
3607344280
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0PARENT 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.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0WHATCOM 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.
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0DANIEL AARON LLC
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0SEE BELOW
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0RENTAL OF OFFICE SPACE
IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DANIEL AARON LLC RENTS OFFICE SPACE TO THE ORGANIZATION. BOARD MEMBER SARAH GODWIN IS A PART OWNER OF DANIEL AARON LLC.
IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE L, PART IV
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BOARD MEMBERS SUSAN JEWELL AND SARAH GODWIN ARE IN BUSINESS TOGETHER OUTSIDE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THERE ARE TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERS: FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL. EACH CLASS HAS ONE VOTE. MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVE CHANGES TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY MEMBERS ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3MEMBERS VOTE ON SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE BOARD SUCH AS BY-LAW CHANGES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WITH THE TREASURER. AFTER THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE FORM 990, THE FORM 990 IS THEN SIGNED BY AN OFFICER ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5A DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICT OF INTERESTS QUESTIONNAIRE IS COMPLETED BY EACH STAFF AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ASSOCIATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION. SHOULD THERE BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROHIBITS ANY PARTICIPATION IN THE GOVERNING BOARD'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ANNUALLY THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED USING DATA FROM SIMILAR POSITIONS WITH SIMILAR NON-PROFITS, MEASURED AGAINST PERFORMANCE AND OUTCOME, AND GIVEN CONSIDERATION ON THE ARC'S OVERALL ANNUAL BUDGET. COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7IT IS THE POLICY OF THE ARC OF WHATCOM COUNTY THAT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
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