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Whatcom Waves

A tax-exempt soccer nonprofit with a mailing address in Bellingham, Washington, IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2022.

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IRS facts

Type: Soccer (IRS activity code N64)

Mailing city (IRS): Bellingham, Washington 98225

EIN: 86-3757040

Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 2022, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.

Revenue on its latest IRS filing: Not reported. Groups with under $50,000 in receipts usually file the e-Postcard (Form 990-N), which shows no revenue.

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Around Bellingham and its county

Whatcom County, Washington: the Census Bureau estimates about 41,690 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 151 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 3.6 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.

This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.

Licensed programs in Bellingham

39 licensed child care centers, 18 school-age programs are in state licensing records and listed in the BackPR finder. The examples below are not related to this organization.

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A CHILD'S LIFE LEARNING CENTER TWO

Bellingham, WA

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A CHILDS LIFE LEARNING CENTER

Bellingham, WA

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ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC PRESCHOOL

Bellingham, WA

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BAREFEET FARM LLC

Bellingham, WA

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BELLINGHAM CHILDCARE & LEARNING CENTER

Bellingham, WA

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BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 501

Bellingham, WA

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Questions about Whatcom Waves

What is Whatcom Waves's EIN?

Whatcom Waves's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3757040. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

Is Whatcom Waves a nonprofit?

Yes. The IRS lists Whatcom Waves in Bellingham, Washington as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

Are donations to Whatcom Waves tax-deductible?

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Whatcom Waves as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

What does Whatcom Waves do?

The IRS classifies Whatcom Waves as: Soccer. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

Do you run this organization?

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All youth and community nonprofits in Bellingham

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.

Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024), state child care licensing records in the BackPR finder. Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.

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