Our Legacy

A Legacy of Caring

Mount Baker Foundation’s funds come from the legacy of Mount Baker Kidney Center (MBKC) which provided high quality outpatient dialysis services to Whatcom County for almost 40 years. The Board of MBKC engaged in an 18-month visioning process to determine what to do with its funds, before identifying the three areas of focus. Mount Baker Foundation was created in December 2017, with its first operational year in 2018. Its first grant was to provide critical dental services for individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease.   

Prior to its sale, the Mount Baker Kidney Center named its building the “Lombard & Elston Building,” in honor of its long-time Medical Director, Bill Lombard, M.D., and Nurse Manager, Ethel Elston, R.N.

The legacy of MBKC will live on through Mount Baker Foundation. In drafting its Vision and Mission statement, the Board noted: 

" We do this to honor the hopes and contributions of MBKC founders, physicians, staff, patients, families and the community that made this possible."

Share Your Story With Us

While we do not accept incoming applications, we want to hear from you about our areas of focus. We believe change happens when all stakeholders are engaged in understanding the issues and considering solutions.

Help us make a difference

Mount Baker Foundation accepts donations and is happy to work with you on estate planning. Please contact Debbie Ahl at d.ahl@mtbakerfoundation.org.

Mount Baker Foundation is a private foundation serving Whatcom County.

For more information or to join our mission, email support@mtbakerfoundation.org.

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