Strong communities are built through people and organizations willing to invest in their future.
The Calyx Foundation Founding Business Alliance recognizes businesses that choose to support the Foundation during its earliest chapter. Alliance Members are not simply contributors — they are organizations helping establish a nonprofit committed to addressing affordable housing challenges and strengthening communities throughout Washington State.
Membership is limited to the first 100 businesses.
Strong communities are built through collaboration between individuals, organizations, and businesses willing to invest in a shared future.
The Founding Business Alliance recognizes businesses that step forward while that groundwork is still being laid. Alliance Members help Calyx Foundation:
The Founding Business Alliance is designed for businesses that:
The Alliance is built with Whatcom County businesses in mind, and welcomes regional organizations, corporations, and community organizations throughout Washington State.
The Founding Business Alliance includes four levels of annual membership. Recognition increases with each level, and every Alliance Member is equally part of the Foundation’s beginning.
Supporting Local Impact
Community Sponsors provide the initial support needed to help Calyx Foundation grow and develop its community efforts.
Investing in Stronger Communities
Impact Sponsors help expand Calyx Foundation’s ability to develop programs and serve those facing housing challenges.
Leading Community Change
Leadership Sponsors demonstrate a deeper commitment to supporting long-term solutions within our communities.
Building the Future Together
Founding Sponsors provide significant early support that allows Calyx Foundation to establish the foundation for future growth.
Alliance Member numbers are assigned sequentially as businesses join, and remain permanently associated with that organization. Your number appears on your certificate and your window decal, and stands as a lasting record of the businesses that chose to help establish Calyx Foundation from the beginning.
Numbers are never reassigned.
Recognition exists to acknowledge commitment, not to create a transactional benefits program. Alliance Members may be recognized through:
Recognition increases naturally with membership level, while every Alliance Member remains part of the same founding group. Public recognition is always optional — businesses may choose to remain anonymous at any level.
Alliance Members are recognized here as they join. Membership is limited to the first 100 businesses.
This space is reserved for the first business to join the Founding Business Alliance.
The Founding Business Alliance is a recognition and support program for businesses that choose to support Calyx Foundation during its earliest chapter. It is a relationship and recognition program first — a way of acknowledging the organizations helping establish a nonprofit focused on affordable housing and stronger communities throughout Washington State.
The Alliance is designed for businesses that value community involvement and want to support practical solutions to affordable housing challenges. It is built with Whatcom County businesses in mind, and welcomes regional organizations, corporations, and community organizations throughout Washington State.
There are four annual levels: Community Sponsor at $500, Impact Sponsor at $1,000, Leadership Sponsor at $2,500, and Founding Sponsor at $5,000 or more. Recognition increases with each level.
Contributions may qualify as tax-deductible charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law, and Calyx Foundation provides an annual donation acknowledgment for tax purposes. Businesses are encouraged to consult a tax professional regarding their specific circumstances.
Yes. Public recognition is optional at every level. Anonymous members receive the same certificate, member number, window decal, and Foundation communications — their business is simply not listed publicly.
No. The Founding Business Alliance is a relationship and recognition program. Recognition exists to acknowledge a business’s commitment to its community, not to provide guaranteed exposure, advertising placement, or marketing services.
No. Alliance Membership does not guarantee contracts, services, referrals, partnerships, board positions, or exclusive opportunities, and it does not include governance or voting rights within Calyx Foundation. Opportunities for collaboration may be offered when appropriate.
Every Alliance Member receives a permanent membership number, assigned sequentially as businesses join. The number appears on the member’s certificate and window decal and remains permanently associated with that business. Numbers are never reassigned.
Founding Business Alliance membership is limited to the first 100 businesses. Memberships are annual and renewable, and recognition remains active while membership support is active.
Submit the interest form on this page. A member of the Calyx Foundation team will follow up to confirm details and answer any questions. Once membership is confirmed, your Alliance Member number is assigned and your certificate and window decal are issued.
The earliest supporters of an organization help determine what it can become.
By joining the Founding Business Alliance, your business helps establish a nonprofit committed to affordable housing solutions, stronger communities, and lasting positive impact.
Submitting this form does not commit your business to membership.
Membership is limited to the first 100 businesses. Your organization can be part of the Foundation’s first chapter.
We’re glad to talk through what membership involves. No commitment required.
