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Celebrating 10 years of Community Philanthropy

Since 2016, the Whidbey Community Foundation has stood alongside nonprofit leaders, donors, and community leaders as a committed partner in meeting the needs and opportunities of our island. Through shared vision, responsive initiatives, and growing community confidence, WCF has become a trusted philanthropic partner for Whidbey.

Together we have accomplished:

$15.5M+ invested in WCF for our community over 10 years
$8.2M+ awarded in grants since WCF began grantmaking in 2017
976 Donors have given to or through WCF
158 Nonprofits supported through grantmaking and 257 nonprofits engaged through capacity building workshops & roundtables
$7.3M+ in assets stewarded across 64+ charitable funds – each representing a commitment to our community
11 community initiatives launched to help our community respond, adapt and thrive

Read about WCF 10 years of community impact stories here and in our blog.

Learn about the Power of Community Philanthropy.

Support the Whidbey Community Foundation Today to ensure Whidbey always has the resources, relationships, and leadership to respond, adapt, and thrive.

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The Next Decade… 2026-2036

Whidbey Island is Changing Faster Than Our Systems Can Keep Up

Needs are rising across housing, health care, affordability, aging, childcare, and the environment.
Government support is shrinking, leaving nonprofits to fill widening gaps.
The greatest transfer of wealth in American history is underway — $125 trillion over the coming decades. Communities with strong community foundations will keep more of those resources working locally.

At the Same Time, New Opportunities Are Emerging:

WCF is attracting new donors and fundholders.
Nonprofits are seeking stronger partnerships and shared solutions.
Community members are looking for a trusted institution to guide long-term investment in Whidbey’s future.

To meet this moment, WCF must grow from a young foundation into a mature, high-capacity civic institution — faster than the natural timeline. Community foundations support the nonprofits doing vital work every day, while connecting people and resources, building partnerships, and strengthening the systems that help communities thrive. For our first decade, WCF proved the value of a community foundation to Whidbey Island and became a trusted partner. As we enter our second decade, our role must expand.

Whidbey Needs a Community Foundation That:

Supports individual causes while understanding and collaborating on whole-island needs and opportunities.
Serves as a conduit for donor giving today and a destination for long-term investment in our future.
Engages and inspires donors with discovering, managing, and amplifying their philanthropy.
Stewards permanent resources that ensure Whidbey thrives for generations.
Partners with nonprofit leadership to create the shared vision and capacity to adapt to rising needs, rapid change, and legacy giving.
Focuses on whole-island issues, addressing the unique and shared needs of South, Central, and North Whidbey