Nonprofit · EIN 91-1246994
WHATCOM LAND TRUST
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,218,745 | $1,670,346 | $548,399 | $33,559,765 | $1,107,965 | $32,451,800 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,365,384 | $1,387,192 | $978,192 | $32,873,887 | $1,047,523 | $31,826,364 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,965,852
- of which government grants
- $224,954
- Program service revenue
- $151,508
- Investment income
- $154,440
- Net rental income
- $31,630
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $37,088
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$84,947
- Other revenue
- -$53,055
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $199,115
- Other salaries and wages
- $597,961
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,000,854
- Professional fundraising fees
- $17,373
- Accounting fees
- $104,607
- Occupancy
- $6,818
- Travel
- $11,932
- Depreciation
- $22,961
- Program services (functional)
- $1,222,608
- Management and general (functional)
- $265,689
- Fundraising (functional)
- $182,049
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $32,873,887
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,559,765
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,107,965
- Net assets, end of year
- $32,451,800
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,223,923
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,028,322
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,256,334
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,195,466
- Gross receipts
- $5,617,427
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 507
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenn Mackey | Interim Executive Director (Co-Ed Sep-Dec) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $93,276 | $9,631 |
| Alex Jeffers | Interim Executive Director (July-Aug, Co-ED Sep-Dec) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $86,046 | $10,161 |
| Rachel Vasak | Executive Director (Jan-Jun) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Hall Walker | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Brown | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Wright | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynne Givler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Berman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rand Jack | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John D Onofrio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Hatch | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Stevenson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Moench | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Parker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laughlan Clark - served thru Dec 24 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Schumann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Barrett - joined June 25 | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Epperson | Former Executive Director Officer | 40 | $97,303 | $6,985 |
| Jenn Mackey | Interim Executive Director (Feb 10 - June 2) Officer | 40 | $74,648 | $6,833 |
| Alex Jeffers | Interim Executive Director (June 2 - June 30) Officer | 40 | $63,139 | $6,949 |
| Hall Walker | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Brown | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Wright | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynne Givler | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Berman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rand Jack | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John D Onofrio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Hatch | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Stevenson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Moench | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Matilsky | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Parker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laughlan Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leaf Schumann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 412 N COMMERCIAL ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-4003
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Rachel Vasak, PO Box 6131, Bellingham, WA 982276131
- Signed the 990
- Rachel Vasak, Executive Director
- Phone
- (360) 733-1010
- Website
- www.whatcomlandtrust.org
- Return prepared by
- Sun Mountain Consulting
Mission
The mission of the Whatcom Land Trust is to preserve and protect wildlife habitat, scenic, agricultural and open space lands in Whatcom County for future generations by securing interests in land and promoting land stewardship.
Program accomplishments
- Legal securement of land - Permanent land protections are secured through outright purchases, gifts and transfers, including those that have created 15 parks and preserves, the establishment of conservation easements for farmland, wildlife habitat, and other purposes. In fiscal year 2024-25, Whatcom Land Trust secured 166.5 new acres for a total of 16,713 of acres protected.Expenses $256,319
- Land stewardship and restoration that increase landscape connectivity, improve ecosystem biodiversity and restore natural systems to support the recovery of key fish and wildlife species. In fiscal year 2024-25, the Trust monitored, managed, and reported on 6,642 acres of Whatcom Land Trust owned property across Whatcom County; worked with over 100 Conservation Easement landowners across 10,071 acres to uphold easements, monitor, and report for annual records; hosted 32 stewardship volunteer events on WLT properties to restore habitat through invasive plant removal, native plant installation, and other management needs.Expenses $756,818 · revenue $183,138
- Community engagement in conservation action - We involve community members in Whatcom Land Trust's mission and work through events, volunteer programs, storytelling, digital engagement, and other outreach activities. We highlight the positive ecological impacts of conservation and stewardship projects with a focus on climate resilience and inspiring meaningful connections between people and land. Engagement tools establish clear pathways for community members to grow involvement with the organization through digital following, program (events) attendance, volunteering, and donating. In fiscal year 2024-25, Whatcom Land Trust organized the following community engagement activities: (1) Ambassador Program: Tabled at 35 community events; (2) Programming: Hosted 17 programs related to stewardship and environment education. Digital and Print Engagement: (1) Monthly E-Newsletters to 4,000 subscribers including updates on conservation milestones and ongoing restoration work; (2) Management of social media channels (2,800 Instagram followers, 2,900 Facebook followers); (3) Production of consistent printed communication with donors and volunteers supporting giving campaigns; (4) Targeted outreach and advertising campaigns supporting Stewardship and Conservation events. In-Person Events: Weekly stewardship work parties for volunteers in the Fall and Spring.Expenses $209,471
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
- 91-1246994
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,559,765
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,617,427
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,218,745 | $1,670,346 | $33,559,765 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,365,384 | $1,387,192 | $32,873,887 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,893,206 | $1,142,652 | $31,235,762 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,561,474 | $1,051,825 | $31,375,042 | 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 91-1246994).
Questions about WHATCOM LAND TRUST
- What is the EIN of WHATCOM LAND TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHATCOM LAND TRUST is 91-1246994.
- Is WHATCOM LAND TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to WHATCOM LAND TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHATCOM LAND TRUST 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 WHATCOM LAND TRUST 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 WHATCOM LAND TRUST 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 WHATCOM LAND TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Rachel Vasak.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHATCOM LAND TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,276 (Jenn Mackey, Interim Executive Director (Co-Ed Sep-Dec)).
- How much revenue does WHATCOM LAND TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,218,745, expenses of $1,670,346 and total assets of $33,559,765 at year end.
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