Mission
WE CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE IDEAS, COLLABORATION AND ACTION.
Public Charity
SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS
SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS, of BELLINGHAM, WA, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2024 filing shows $3.1M in revenue, $3.3M in expenses, $2.7M in total assets. 43 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $7.1M, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 753041952
BELLINGHAM, WA
Pollution Abatement & Control
NTEE: C20
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$3.1M
Total Expenses$3.3M
Total Assets$2.7M
Grant Records43
Funding Total$7.1M
Filing Years2020–2024
Where $100 goes at Sustainable Connections
How Sustainable Connections divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$83
Programs
the work itself
$13
Management
running the organization
$4
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $83 for programs
$32
The cloud mountain farm center works to provide educational opportunities for new and existing farmers and community members trough workshops, internships, and educational materials
$18
The food & farming program is creating a vibrant local food economy by supporting local farmers, connecting food buyers to local farms and artisans, and encouraging our community…
$11
The energy efficiency & green building program strengthens the local economy through the efficient use of clean, renewable, and secure energy
Plus 3 more programs. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
BUSINESS COMMUNITY OUTREACH
$18,250
FOOD, AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION
$510,150
Energy conservation programs
$147,902
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$96,320
RURAL TOURISM MARKETING PROGRAM GRANT
$25,000
Showing up to 5 of 43 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
VICE PRESIDENT
Brian Rusk
PRESIDENT
Bruce Tabb
SECRETARY
Cameron Miller
BOARD MEMBER
Cathy Lehman
BOARD MEMBER
Claire Bogle
BOARD MEMBER
Colleen Mitchell
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | $3.3M | $2.7M |
| 2023 | $3.7M | $3.1M | $2.8M |
| 2022 | $2.7M | $2.5M | $2.3M |
| 2021 | $2.4M | $2.1M | $2.2M |
| 2020 | $2.2M | $2.5M | $2.1M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $2.2M to $3.1M (+39%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.