Our Vision

Whidbey Community Foundation envisions a more vibrant, healthy, and unified Whidbey Island community for those who call it home–now and into the future.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the quality of life on Whidbey Island by providing support for the nonprofit sector, assisting donors to build and preserve enduring assets for charitable purposes, and meeting community needs through financial awards.

Our Values

Equity
We are dedicated to the equitable allocation of resources to the diverse communities on Whidbey Island.

Trustworthiness
We value the trust of our community. We demonstrate this through transparent and responsible stewardship of resources.

Leadership
We are committed to being responsive and visionary leaders in our community.

Partnership
We promote and commit to acting in partnership with philanthropists, community stakeholders, and the nonprofit sector in building a resilient community.

We connect people who care to causes that matter

Located on a large island with economically and socially diverse communities and many nonprofits serving different missions, Whidbey Community Foundation serves one vision shared by all: to make Whidbey a better place for everyone who lives here, works here and visits the Island we love.

As Whidbey’s only Island-wide community foundation, we introduce caring people to local causes that inspire them. We support Island nonprofits through philanthropy, training and capacity-building. We help donors make meaningful contributions and thoughtful long-term investments in the Whidbey’s health and vitality.

Our History

The Foundation was founded in 2016 by long-time local community leaders who understand Whidbey’s needs and strengths and who are committed to making the Foundation a gateway to more meaningful relationships between donors and local nonprofit organizations. After researching community foundations, exploring options to best serve Whidbey Island and consulting with many different Puget Sound-area community foundations, we were incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charity in 2016; IRS #81-3860867.

Learn about our History: History as of June 2019

Read our latest Annual Report: Impact Report 2021-2022

2020 Financial Review: Financial Review 2020

2020 IRS 990 Return: IRS 990 for 2020 PUBLIC

2019 Financial Review: Financial Review 2019

2019 IRS 990 Return: IRS 990 for 2019 PUBLIC

2018 Financial Review: Financial Review 2018

2018 IRS 990 Return: IRS 990 for 2018 PUBLIC

2017 Financial Review: Financial Review for 2017

2017 IRS 990 Return: IRS 990 for 2017 PUBLIC

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