<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2022v5.0">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-04-23T11:27:34-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-06-30</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>882533599</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>4513 Lakeway Drive</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Bellingham</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98229</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2022-07-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>911658027</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Bellingham Technical College Foundation</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>BELL</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3607528470</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>3028 Lindbergh Avenue</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Bellingham</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98225</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Lin Nelson</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>President</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3607528470</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-04-23</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <SigningOfficerGrp>
      <PersonFullName>
        <PersonFirstNm>Lin</PersonFirstNm>
        <PersonLastNm>Nelson</PersonLastNm>
      </PersonFullName>
      <SSN>999009999</SSN>
    </SigningOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>0</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>Keaton Wersen CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01957642</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>3607709369</PhoneNum>
      <SelfEmployedInd>X</SelfEmployedInd>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <AdditionalFilerInformation>
      <TrustedCustomerGrp>
        <TrustedCustomerCd>0</TrustedCustomerCd>
        <AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>AAL1</AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd>
        <IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>IAL1</IdentityAssuranceLevelCd>
      </TrustedCustomerGrp>
    </AdditionalFilerInformation>
    <TaxYr>2022</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2023-04-26 12:10:37Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="8">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Lin Nelson</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>3028 Lindbergh Avenue</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Bellingham</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98225</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>2585213</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>www.btcfound.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1998</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>WA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>Enhancing instructional programs at Bellingham Technical College.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>15</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>15</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>18</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>1042258</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>2423715</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>114084</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>128404</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>1156342</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>2552119</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>455428</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>1206570</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>0</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>0</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>19670</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>99423</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>119769</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>554851</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>1326339</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>601491</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1225780</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>5243801</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>7302523</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>35432</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>342333</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>5208369</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>6960190</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>Enhancing instructional programs at Bellingham Technical College.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>1207205</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>1206570</GrantAmt>
      <Desc>Students and faculty receive scholarships, emergency funding and program enhancements in the form of cash, computers, software, instrumental equipment, vehicles and vehicle parts.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>1207205</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>1</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">1</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042900001">0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>1</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <Form1098CFiledInd>1</Form1098CFiledInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>15</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>15</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Chad Stiteler</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>3607528470</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3028 Lindbergh Avenue</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Bellingham</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>98225</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Lin Nelson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Tiffany Blair</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Vice President</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Norm Vigre</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Crystal Greear</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>David Blair</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Emeritus</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Pamela Brady</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Mike Burke</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Lance Calloway</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Debbie Granger</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Steve Kimberley</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>James Lemerond</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Ex Officio</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Walter Michelutti</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Mike Morse</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Gary Nelson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Celina Phair</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Russ Whidbee</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Emeritus</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Dennis Williams</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Alyssa Willis</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Dean Fulton</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Foundation Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>103821</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>57531</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>103821</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>57531</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>1</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>2423715</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>55106</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>2423715</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>131498</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>131498</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>30000</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>33094</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>-3094</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-3094</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-3094</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2552119</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>128404</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>473640</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>473640</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>732930</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>732930</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>30000</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>30000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>21540</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>21540</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>20000</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>20000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Dues and subscriptions</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>24877</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>24877</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Fundraising and steward</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>19670</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>19670</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3682</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>635</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3047</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1326339</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1207205</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>99464</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>19670</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>641507</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>328750</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>22588</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>19669</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4579006</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6953404</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>700</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>700</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5243801</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7302523</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>14902</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>327534</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>20530</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>14799</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>35432</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>342333</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>434566</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>537486</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4773803</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6422704</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5208369</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6960190</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5243801</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7302523</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>1225780</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>526041</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>1</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>1</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <CollegeOrganizationInd>X</CollegeOrganizationInd>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1010488</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>543249</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>770989</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1042258</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2423715</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>5790699</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>244306</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>227128</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>232517</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>234021</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>280779</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1218751</TotalAmt>
      </GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1254794</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>770377</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1003506</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1276279</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2704494</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>7009450</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>1587147</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>5422303</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>88513</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>90576</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>90593</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>114713</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>131498</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>515893</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>7525343</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.72050</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.85670</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>3975180</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>365722</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>496250</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>222430</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>46190</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>4568532</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>4326438</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>614538</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>-750409</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>176063</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>39324</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>3975180</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>3227852</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>314000</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>1028477</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>187668</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>56223</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>4326438</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>3126413</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>137701</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>140771</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>134058</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>42975</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>3227852</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>2612685</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <ContributionsAmt>474123</ContributionsAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>202560</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>128208</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <AdministrativeExpensesAmt>34748</AdministrativeExpensesAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>3126412</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>0.02856</BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct>
      <PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>0.97144</PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>0</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Cash held for others</Desc>
        <Amt>14799</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>14799</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>3328940</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>526042</NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>280779</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedAmt>806821</RevenueNotReportedAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>2522119</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>30000</InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt>
      <RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>30000</RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>2552119</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>1577119</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>280779</DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt>
      <OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>-30000</OtherExpensesIncludedAmt>
      <ExpensesNotReportedAmt>250779</ExpensesNotReportedAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>1326340</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>0</ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>1326340</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part V, Line 4:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Foundation works with the Student Financial Resources (Financial Aid) office to place funds in students' accounts. These awards are monitored and adjusted or removed based on student requests, lack of enrollment, and input from financial aid. All scholarship accounts are reconciled quarterly by the business office. Other program expenses are requested through the Foundation and awarded for various program or campus initiatives. Funds are tracked through the donor management system and entered into QuickBooks by the business office and reconciled quarterly.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Investment fees netted with revenue on 990</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Bellingham Technical College</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3028 Lindbergh Ave</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Bellingham</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>98225</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>911526618</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>115</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>418534</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>55106</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Equipment</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>College programs</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>1</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>Scholarships</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>310</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>719527</CashGrantAmt>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>Professional development grants and awards</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>24</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>13403</CashGrantAmt>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part I, Line 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Foundation works with the Student Financial Resources (Financial Aid) office to place funds in students' accounts. These awards are monitored and adjusted or removed based on student requests, lack of enrollment, and input from financial aid. All scholarship accounts are reconciled quarterly by the business office. Other program expenses are requested through the Foundation and awarded for various program or campus initiatives. Funds are tracked through the donor management system and entered into QuickBooks by the business office and then reconciled quarterly.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <SeverancePaymentInd>0</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>0</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>Dean Fulton</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Foundation Director</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>103821</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>29310</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>28221</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>161352</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Schedule J, Part II</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Dean Fulton received salary and benefits (retirement and health) from Bellingham Technical College for services provided to the Foundation as the Foundation Director.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleM documentId="RetDoc1042900001">
      <CarsAndOtherVehiclesGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <ContributionCnt>6</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>39426</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </CarsAndOtherVehiclesGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>Tools and equipment</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>5</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>11650</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
        <NonCashCheckboxInd>X</NonCashCheckboxInd>
        <Desc>Other</Desc>
        <ContributionCnt>2</ContributionCnt>
        <NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>4030</NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt>
        <MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>FMV</MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt>
      </OtherNonCashContriTableGrp>
      <AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>0</AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd>
      <ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>0</ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd>
      <ThirdPartiesUsedInd>0</ThirdPartiesUsedInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleM>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Board and Foundation Director review the Form 990 prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Conflicts of interest are handled on a case by case basis as the situation occurs. If a situation arises, the Foundation Director will ask the relevant party to recluse themselves from the decision/action that may be perceived as a conflict of interest.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
