Mt Baker Rotary Foundation is located in Lynden, WA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mt Baker Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Mt Baker Rotary Foundation generated $272.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $267.3k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Mt Baker Rotary Foundation has awarded 43 individual grants totaling $839,188. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OBTAIN FUNDS FOR THE CHARITABLE BENEFIT OF THE LYNDEN AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: EACH YEAR A MAJOR PROJECT IS SELECTED BY THE CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE CLUB AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. THIS YEAR THE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTED TOWARD A LOCAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. TOTAL DONATION $70,000. SMALLER DOLLAR COMMUNITY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DONATIONS ARE ALSO MADE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SELECTED BY THE COMMUNITY PROJECTS COMMITTEE AND ALLOCATED A PORTION OF THE ANNUAL FOUNDATION BUDGET. TOTAL DONATIONS $19,950. A DONATION WAS MADE TO THE LYNDEN FFA OF $5,008 TO SUPPORT THEIR LIVESTOCK AUCTION. ALSO GAVE A GRANT OF $3,417 FOR THE RECHARTER OF THE LOCAL BOY SCOUT TROOP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE SCHEDULE O.$19,360 COLLECTED BY LYNDEN TRIBUNE AND DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES THROUGH THE FOUNDATION. $4,000 IN STUDENT OF THE MONTH DONATIONS TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN $50 INCREMENTS. ALSO GAVE A DONATION OF $15,000 TO NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND $42,000 TO THE WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED TO 30 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF $2,000 FOR UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL TRAINING. TOTAL DONATION $60,000.
MISCELLANEOUS AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS: FUNDING EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES IN AFRICA FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. TOTAL DONATION 15,040.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jordan Roorda President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Todd Wong Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Will Vanderhage Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Jorgenson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nathan Zylstra Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Vanerstrom Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $118,501 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $73,251 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $191,752 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,497 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,361 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $75,152 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $272,762 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $180,135 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $64,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $15,040 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,128 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $20 |
| Total functional expenses | $267,323 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,913 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,600 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $25,838 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $442,312 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $676,663 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,000 |
| Grants payable | $68,550 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $125,550 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $551,113 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $676,663 |
Over the last fiscal year, Mt Baker Rotary Foundation has awarded $171,167 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: FLOOD RELIEF | $15,000 |
PARTNERS FOR SCHOOLS PURPOSE: MAJOR PROJECTS | $70,000 |
LYNDEN CITY PARKS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND MEMBER DONATIONS | $13,000 |
WHATCOM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FLOOD RELIEF | $42,000 |
PROJECT HOPE PURPOSE: READERS CARE | $6,253 |
NOOKSACK VALLEY FOOD BANK PURPOSE: READERS CARE | $7,253 |