OUR INVITATION

Kinds of Funds

UNRESTRICTED FUND > Think broadly

Income from unrestricted funds is used for programs and organizations at the discretion of the Foundation.

FIELD-OF-INTEREST FUND > Address issues

A donor may specify a field of interest such as the arts, youth, education, the environment, even a particular neighborhood or town.

DESIGNATED FUND > Provide ongoing support

At the time a fund is established, you may name one or more charitable organizations to receive the income from that fund’s endowment.

DONOR-ADVISED FUND > Stay involved

With a donor-advised fund, you may periodically recommend grants to nonprofit organizations.

FOUNDATION SERVICES FUND> Cultivate Philanthropy
in Whatcom County

These essential funds make the philanthropic work of the Foundation possible.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

ASSETS that you donate to the Foundation create one of several types of funds to support your charitable goals. We offer you a full menu of giving options to tailor your gift.