Fueling Our Future
Pending 501c3 Status
The Pacific Northwest Transportation Culture Foundation is a Washington nonprofit corporation. Its application for recognition as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) is currently pending with the IRS, as of July 2026. If (when!) approved, the Foundation expects its exempt status to be recognized retroactively to its date of formation. Donors should consult their tax advisers regarding deductibility.
As a Washington nonprofit, we still welcome your gift, but understand certain contributions will only come once our federal tax-exempt status is approved. If you'd like to contribute any amount at this time or commit to a future gift, your support will allow us to continue our outreach and pave the road toward our goals.
To make a donation please email Board President Brian Corey at brian@carsandcopymedia.com. He will be happy to assist in facilitating your gift.
How We'll Invest Your Donation
At this early stage, every donation helps move the Pacific Northwest Transportation Culture Foundation closer to making the museum a reality. Contributions will support public outreach, community events, partnerships, site exploration, professional planning, and the tools needed to build credibility and momentum. Funds may also cover essential services such as bookkeeping, donor records, insurance, legal support, and accounting, while a portion will be reserved and invested toward the long-term goal of acquiring property and developing a permanent museum campus.
Additional Ways to Give
Donate a Vehicle or Artifact
We are excited to begin building our permanent collection that will be the core of our transportation museum. If you're looking for a new home for a cherished land, sea or air vehicle, or another item that will capture imaginations and tell the story of of how our region movies, we would be honored to be its new caretakers.
Naming Opportunities
Imagine your name, your business, or...your pet's name?...etched into the walls of Whatcom County's newest cultural destination. As we build out the museum, we are seeking individuals interested in leaving a lasting legacy who would like the opportunity to name galleries, plazas, programs, collections, educational areas or other spaces in and around our facility.
Planned Giving & Real Estate
We would be honored to discuss your long term philanthropy goals and how our mission may fit them. Thank you for considering us for your estate planning, a bequest, or other planned gifts.
If you own property that you would like to see become the home of our future museum, please connect with our team. We are exploring options in Bellingham and throughout Whatcom County.
Become a Sustaining Member
Our annual membership options will unlock special events and opportunities to help shape our future as we strive to build our home.
Volunteer Your Time
Are you interested in spreading awareness? Please sign up to be a a volunteer, which may include operating an information booth at local car shows or other events, assisting with Foundation events, or, if you're able, contributing professional services such as bookkeeping, legal assistance or real estate services.
Coporate Sponsorships
We would be grateful for the opportunity to partner with local, regional and national businesses who are interested in helping us achieve our goals.
If you have another idea on how you can support the Pacific Northwest Transportation Culture Foundation and it's mission to build a car museum in Bellingham or elsewhere in Whatcom County, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us a message below.
