# Whatcom Waves

Soccer nonprofit in Bellingham, Washington 98225. EIN 86-3757040. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Soccer (IRS activity code N64)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2022
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Whatcom County, Washington: about 41,690 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 151 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Bellingham: 39 licensed child care centers, 18 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/washington/bellingham
- Washington rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/washington

## Questions

**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.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.