Civic Intelligence

Whatcom Business Alliance

EIN 45-4984520 • 501(c)6 • Bellingham, WA

Profile

To promote economic business and community development in whatcom county, washington.

2950 Newmarket Street Ste 101-173Bellingham, WA 98226

www.whatcombusinessalliance.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

49th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

61st percentile

7.6%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$124,327

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 27.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

49th percentile

3.3%

Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-2.8%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$198,257

Up $12,607 (+6.8%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$18,448

Down $11,221 (-38%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$179,809

Up $23,828 (+15%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue49th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Down

$459,458

Down $26,479 (-5.4%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$424,625

Down $21,769 (-4.9%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$34,833

Down $4,710 (-12%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth49th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2013: $49,012Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $49,0122013Assets 2014: $50,234Liabilities 2014: $3,258Net Assets 2014: $46,9762014Assets 2015: $69,094Liabilities 2015: $3,958Net Assets 2015: $65,1362015Assets 2016: $103,192Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $103,1922016Assets 2017: $141,925Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $141,9252017Assets 2020: $90,387Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $90,3872020Assets 2021: $100,975Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $100,9752021Assets 2022: $185,650Liabilities 2022: $29,669Net Assets 2022: $155,9812022Assets 2024: $198,257Liabilities 2024: $18,448Net Assets 2024: $179,8092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$198,257
Liabilities$18,448
Net Assets$179,809
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $198,805Expenses 2013: $163,073Net Income 2013: $35,7322013Revenue 2014: $220,169Expenses 2014: $222,205Net Income 2014: -$2,0362014Revenue 2015: $261,285Expenses 2015: $243,125Net Income 2015: $18,1602015Revenue 2016: $550,716Expenses 2016: $466,632Net Income 2016: $84,0842016Revenue 2017: $520,194Expenses 2017: $481,461Net Income 2017: $38,7332017Revenue 2020: $291,326Expenses 2020: $333,073Net Income 2020: -$41,7472020Revenue 2021: $369,516Expenses 2021: $358,928Net Income 2021: $10,5882021Revenue 2022: $485,937Expenses 2022: $446,394Net Income 2022: $39,5432022Revenue 2024: $459,458Expenses 2024: $424,625Net Income 2024: $34,8332024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$459,458
Expenses$424,625
Net Income$34,833
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$198,257
Liabilities
$18,448
Net assets
$179,809
Revenue
$459,458
Expenses
$424,625
Net income
$34,833
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.98$0.18$1.80$4.59$4.25$0.35
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.86$0.30$1.56$4.86$4.46$0.40
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.01$0.00$1.01$3.70$3.59$0.11
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.90$0.00$0.90$2.91$3.33$0.42
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.42$0.00$1.42$5.20$4.81$0.39
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.03$0.00$1.03$5.51$4.67$0.84
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.04$0.65$2.61$2.43$0.18
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.03$0.47$2.20$2.22$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.00$0.49$1.99$1.63$0.36
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Dec 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$548,700
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote economic business and community development in whatcom county, washington.

Promotes business success, community prosperity, & local job market stimulation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$90,014$97,350▲ $7,336
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$73,531$61,417▼ $12,114
Accounts Receivable-$39,490-
Total Assets$163,545$198,257▲ $34,712
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$18,569$10,757▼ $7,812
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$7,691-
Total Liabilities$18,569$18,448▼ $121
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$144,976$179,809▲ $34,833
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$144,976$179,809▲ $34,833
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$163,545$198,257▲ $34,712
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Barbara ChaseExecutive DirectorFT$114,327$10,000$124,327

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Josh WrightChair
Doug ThomasExecutive Committee
John HuntleyExecutive Committee
Josh TurrellExecutive Committee
Pam BradyExecutive Committee
Billy VanzantenMember
Bryant EngebretsonMember
Jane CartenMember
Jim HauptMember
Jon EnschMember
Mitch FaberMember
Patrick SchuppertMember
Sandy KeathleyMember
Sarah RothenbuhlerMember
Tony LarsonMember
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$24,875
Program Service Revenue
$369,073
Investment Income
$7,336
Other Revenue
$58,174
All Other Contributions
$24,875
Change in Net Assets
$34,833
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$245,867
Other Expenses$177,958
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$800
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$124,327
Office Expenses---$56,380
Other Salaries and Wages---$52,979
Payroll Taxes---$51,080
Fees for Services Accounting---$30,735
Other Employee Benefits---$17,481
Fees for Services Other---$6,000
Other Expenses---$5,162
Fees for Services Management---$2,638
Information Technology---$2,075
Occupancy---$2,055
Travel---$1,550
Insurance---$1,129
Advertising---$1,006
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$800
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$424,625
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$110,031
Fundraising Direct Expenses$89,242
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Whatcom Business Awards$56,096$56,096$15,643$40,453
Leaders of Industry$18,750$18,750$867$17,883
Total Events$110,031$110,031$89,242$20,789
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
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 6

“The organization is organized as a member-supported exempt entity.”

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

“Members elect board members at the annual members' meeting.”

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

“Bylaw changes and other decisions specified in the bylaws are subject to approval by the members.”

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

“Form 990 is reviewed by the finance committee and the executive committee. The executive committee approves the form 990, and the board of directors reviews the form 990 at the subsequent board meeting prior to filing.”

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

“The whatcom business alliance policies provide guidelines on who is to review conflict of interest information and how it should be reported to the board of directors.”

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

“Per company bylaws, there is a yearly presidential review occurring at the end of the third quarter. A review committee is placed in charge of the review process, which includes a compensation discussion.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are available upon request from the organization's office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Whatcom Business Alliance
EIN
45-4984520
Phone
3607460418
Address
2950 NEWMARKET STREET STE 101-173, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

Signing Officer

Name
Barbara Chase
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3607460418
Signed
2025-12-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Barbara Chase
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
3
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Larson Gross Advisors LLC
Address
419 LIBERTY STREET, LYNDEN, WA 98264
Preparer
Molly Honcoop-cpa
Phone
3607344280
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0INDUSTRY TOURS - ESTABLISHED IN 2012, WBA INDUSTRY TOURS MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESS WITHIN WHATCOM COUNTY. TOURS TAKE PLACE FOUR TIMES THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR. PAST TOUR LOCATIONS HAVE INCLUDED COMPANIES SUCH AS BP CHERRY POINT, ALL AMERICAN MARINE, INTALCO, RADER FARMS, SEMIAHMOO RESORT, AND OTHERS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0BUSINESS PULSE MAGAZINE IS THE PUBLICATION OF THE WHATCOM BUSINESS ALLIANCE, WITH 6 ISSUES PER YEAR, CELEBRATING LOCAL BUSINESS SUCCESS AND HIGHLIGHTING ISSUES OF CONCERN IN WHATCOM COUNTY. EACH WBA MEMBER RECEIVES A MAILED COPY OF THE MAGAZINE EVERY OTHER MONTH.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0SPEAKER SERIES - VARIOUS SPEAKERS SHARE THEIR INSIGHT AND EXPERIENCES WITH WBA MEMBERS.ANNUAL ECONOMIC FORECAST UPDATE AND BREAKFAST - THE EVENT FEATURES PRESENTATIONS BY ECONOMIC OBSERVERS WHO LOOK OVER THE PAST YEAR AND PROVIDE PREDICTIONS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AS A MEMBER-SUPPORTED EXEMPT ENTITY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MEMBERS ELECT BOARD MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEMBERS' MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BYLAW CHANGES AND OTHER DECISIONS SPECIFIED IN THE BYLAWS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE FORM 990, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AT THE SUBSEQUENT BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE WHATCOM BUSINESS ALLIANCE POLICIES PROVIDE GUIDELINES ON WHO IS TO REVIEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST INFORMATION AND HOW IT SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5PER COMPANY BYLAWS, THERE IS A YEARLY PRESIDENTIAL REVIEW OCCURRING AT THE END OF THE THIRD QUARTER. A REVIEW COMMITTEE IS PLACED IN CHARGE OF THE REVIEW PROCESS, WHICH INCLUDES A COMPENSATION DISCUSSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE.
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