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.
Whidbey Community Foundation’s recent grantmaking is anchored by repeated support for local human services and community infrastructure on Whidbey Island. One of the clearest patterns is sustained funding for Opportunity Council’s Essential Needs Program, including awards of $150,000 in 2024 and $140,000 in 2025, alongside other large grants to organizations serving food, housing, health, and education needs. The foundation also backs place-based institutions that shape daily life on the island, from arts and culture to land stewardship and youth services. Its portfolio includes substantial operating support for nonprofits such as Organic Farm School, Island Senior Resources, and Whidbey Institute, as well as program support for Readiness to Learn and the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. The foundation’s stated purpose is to improve quality of life on Whidbey Island by supporting the nonprofit sector, helping donors build charitable assets, and meeting community needs through financial awards. Grants in the recent list show a mix of unrestricted support and program-specific funding, with awards often repeated across more than one year for the same recipient. The legal name is WHIDBEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and the latest 990 year on file is 2025.
In human services, the foundation gave $150,000 in 2024 and $140,000 in 2025 to Opportunity Council for the Essential Needs Program, reflecting a sustained emphasis on basic needs. It also supported Whidbey Homeless Coalition with $30,000 in 2023, $25,000 in 2024, and $25,000 in 2025. For education, Readiness to Learn received $103,148 in 2024 and $55,168 in 2025 for the K-12 education program, with an earlier $41,000 award in 2023 for program support. Arts and culture appear through Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, which received $80,250 in 2025, $41,000 in 2024, and $20,000 in 2023. The foundation also funds local food and agriculture work. Organic Farm School received $128,000 in 2025 and $35,500 in 2024 for general operating support, while Whidbey Island Nourishes received $29,718 in 2025 for general operating support.
Typical grants cluster in the five-figure range: the 25th percentile is $9,075, the median is $11,050, and the 75th percentile is $26,250. Recent awards also show repeated support across multiple years for several organizations, including Opportunity Council, Readiness to Learn, Island Senior Resources, and Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. The foundation’s active programs include general community grants, capacity-building grants, community health grants, an affordable housing fund, and impact investing, and multiple program pages accept unsolicited applications. It also makes loans and impact investments in addition to grants.
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Most grants fall between $9K and $26K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$26K
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Giving is local and entirely in Washington, with 100% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipients are concentrated on Whidbey Island communities such as Langley, Freeland, Clinton, Greenbank, and Oak Harbor. Oak Harbor appears in the largest human-services awards, while Langley shows up repeatedly across education, arts, food access, housing, and senior-services grants. The foundation also funded a Bainbridge Island recipient for an impact-investment-related grant tied to Foggy Hill Farm.
Recent grants support human services, education, arts and culture, food access, housing, environmental work, and nonprofit capacity building. Examples from the grant list include awards for essential needs, K-12 education, arts programming, general operating support, and community health initiatives.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Opportunity Council in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Readiness to Learn in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The grant-size distribution is centered in the low five figures. The 25th percentile is $9,075, the median is $11,050, and the 75th percentile is $26,250.
Yes. Several active programs are marked as accepting unsolicited applications, including the Childcare Revolving Loan Fund, Community Health Grant, Nonprofit Capacity-Building Grant, Annual Grant Cycle, and impact-investment programs.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Whidbey Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit applicants seeking capacity-building support; specific criteria not visible in scraped content.
Deadline: Application open July 1; application deadline August 31 at 11:59 PST; grant notification October 19; grant start date November 1.
Who can apply: Nonprofit applicants working on climate-related initiatives; specific criteria not visible in scraped content.
Deadline: Grant cycle opens August 5 (year not specified in scraped content).
Who can apply: Grants limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, fiscally sponsored groups, or other charitable organizations able to receive tax-deductible contributions; priority given to community-based organizations serving those immediately and disproportionately affected by the crisis.
Deadline: Rolling; grants made as funds are available. No fixed deadline.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL | OAK HARBOR, WA | $140,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ESSENTIAL NEEDS PROGRAM |
| ORGANIC FARM SCHOOL | FREELAND, WA | $128,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WHIDBEY ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS | LANGLEY, WA | $80,250 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM |
| GOOSEFOOT COMMUNITY FUND | LANGLEY, WA | $70,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM |
| ISLAND SENIOR RESOURCES | LANGLEY, WA | $57,569 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| READINESS TO LEARN | LANGLEY, WA | $55,168 | 2025 | GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAM |
| WHIDBEY INSTITUTE | CLINTON, WA | $46,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WHIDBEY CAMANO LAND TRUST | GREENBANK, WA | $38,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT |
| WHIDBEY ISLAND NOURISHES | LANGLEY, WA | $29,718 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WHIDBEY ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK | LANGLEY, WA | $25,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GOOD CHEER | LANGLEY, WA | $25,200 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WHIDBEY HOMELESS COALITION | LANGLEY, WA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HOME ON WHIDBEY COMMUNITY LAND TRUST | LANGLEY, WA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HEDGEBROOK | FREELAND, WA | $24,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF FRIENDS MEDICAL SUPPORT FUND | LANGLEY, WA | $16,468 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WHIDBEY ISLAND ARTS COUNCIL | GREENBANK, WA | $15,800 | 2025 | CREATE SPACE LANGLEY |
| MOTHER MENTORS WHIDBEY ISLAND | LANGLEY, WA | $11,400 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WHIDBEY HEALTH FOUNDATION | COUPEVILLE, WA | $11,000 | 2025 | LIGHTING |
| SOUTH WHIDBEY PARKS AND AQUATICS FOUNDATION | LANGLEY, WA | $10,700 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT SOUTH WHIDBEY AQUATICS CENTER |
| SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | FREELAND, WA | $10,069 | 2025 | GRANTS TO SUPPORT K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAM |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ISLAND COUNTY | OAK HARBOR, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT AND DEI AND STRATEGIC PLANNING |
| FORTERRA NW | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TIDES FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | MOVEMENT VOTER FUND |
| I SUPPORT THE GIRLS | OAK HARBOR, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | PERIOD POVERTY & MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS |
| THE HUB YOUTH CENTRAL | LANGLEY, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WHIDBEY VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER | LANGLEY, WA | $8,000 | 2025 | ANNUAL GRANT FOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM |
| THE GIRAFFE HEROES PROJECT | LANGLEY, WA | $8,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SARATOGA ORCHESTRA OF WHIDBEY ISLAND | LANGLEY, WA | $8,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM |
| ENSO HOUSE | FREELAND, WA | $7,750 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| STEPS | OAK HARBOR, WA | $7,700 | 2025 | WORKSHIP PLANNING |
| COUPEVILLE FARM TO SCHOOL | COUPEVILLE, WA | $7,500 | 2025 | GRANT FOR HEALTHY EATING AND GROWING LOCAL PRODUCE |
| PACIFIC RIM INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | COUPEVILLE, WA | $7,200 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM |
| POSITIVELY LINKED | OAK HARBOR, WA | $6,000 | 2025 | FOCUS ON THE FAMILY PROGRAM |
| WHIDBEY WATERSHED STEWARDS | LANGLEY, WA | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOUTH WHIDBEY CHILDREN'S CENTER | LANGLEY, WA | $6,000 | 2025 | HR AUDIT & FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TRAINING |
| SOUTH WHIDBEY HEARTS & HAMMERS | LANGLEY, WA | $5,500 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM |
| ISLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | COUPEVILLE, WA | $5,300 | 2025 | CYBERSECURITY |
| WHIDBEY ANIMALS' IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION | COUPEVILLE, WA | $5,287 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOUND WATER STEWARDS | FREELAND, WA | $5,200 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL | OAK HARBOR, WA | $150,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ESSENTIAL NEEDS PROGRAM |
| READINESS TO LEARN | LANGLEY, WA | $103,148 | 2024 | GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAM |
| WHIDBEY INSTITUTE | CLINTON, WA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WHIDBEY ISLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS | LANGLEY, WA | $41,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM |
| WHIDBEY CAMANO LAND TRUST | GREENBANK, WA | $37,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATION SUPPORT |
| ORGANIC FARM SCHOOL | FREELAND, WA | $35,500 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ISLAND SENIOR RESOURCES | LANGLEY, WA | $31,500 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| REALIZE IMPACT | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $25,000 | 2024 | GRANT FOR IMPACT INVESTMENT FOR FOGGY HILL FARM |
| WHIDBEY HOMELESS COALITION | LANGLEY, WA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SOUTH WHIDBEY GOOD CHEER INC | LANGLEY, WA | $24,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WHIDBEY ISLAND NOURISHES | LANGLEY, WA | $17,485 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
ORGANIC FARM SCHOOL
$128,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
GOOSEFOOT COMMUNITY FUND
$70,000TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM
GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAM
WHIDBEY ISLAND NOURISHES
$29,718GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WHIDBEY ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION NETWORK
$25,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WHIDBEY HOMELESS COALITION
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HOME ON WHIDBEY COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF FRIENDS MEDICAL SUPPORT FUND
$16,468GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WHIDBEY ISLAND ARTS COUNCIL
$15,800CREATE SPACE LANGLEY
MOTHER MENTORS WHIDBEY ISLAND
$11,400GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WHIDBEY HEALTH FOUNDATION
$11,000LIGHTING
SOUTH WHIDBEY PARKS AND AQUATICS FOUNDATION
$10,700TO SUPPORT SOUTH WHIDBEY AQUATICS CENTER
SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
$10,069GRANTS TO SUPPORT K-12 EDUCATION PROGRAM
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ISLAND COUNTY
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT AND DEI AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
I SUPPORT THE GIRLS
$10,000PERIOD POVERTY & MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
THE HUB YOUTH CENTRAL
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WHIDBEY VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
$8,000ANNUAL GRANT FOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
THE GIRAFFE HEROES PROJECT
$8,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SARATOGA ORCHESTRA OF WHIDBEY ISLAND
$8,000TO SUPPORT THE ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM
ENSO HOUSE
$7,750GENERAL SUPPORT
STEPS
$7,700WORKSHIP PLANNING
COUPEVILLE FARM TO SCHOOL
$7,500GRANT FOR HEALTHY EATING AND GROWING LOCAL PRODUCE
PACIFIC RIM INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
$7,200TO SUPPORT THE ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM
POSITIVELY LINKED
$6,000FOCUS ON THE FAMILY PROGRAM
WHIDBEY WATERSHED STEWARDS
$6,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SOUTH WHIDBEY CHILDREN'S CENTER
$6,000HR AUDIT & FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TRAINING
SOUTH WHIDBEY HEARTS & HAMMERS
$5,500TO SUPPORT HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
ISLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$5,300CYBERSECURITY
WHIDBEY ANIMALS' IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION
$5,287GENERAL SUPPORT
SOUND WATER STEWARDS
$5,200GENERAL SUPPORT
ORGANIC FARM SCHOOL
$35,500GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WHIDBEY HOMELESS COALITION
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
WHIDBEY ISLAND NOURISHES
$17,485GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
