Community Partners in Action
Northwest Tune-Up is proud to give back to local Whatcom County nonprofits that enhance outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest. Proceeds from activities like the bike parking, beer garden and dunk tank have helped raise over $160k since 2022. Join us in supporting these organizations throughout the festival.
Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition
Beer Garden Beneficiary
Every year, WMBC mobilizes hundreds of volunteers for thousands of hours of trail work and youth outreach in Whatcom County. They partner with local schools and organizations, and lead the building and maintenance of Civic Field, Whatcom Falls and Waterfront bike parks.
Paper Whale
Arts & Culture Partner
Paper Whale is an interactive experience to inspire creatives in the Pacific Northwest. They exist to provide the creative community with a voice to contribute meaningful ideas that help create a sense of place and protect a unique artistic flavor on Bellingham's Waterfront District.
Galbraith Gravity Jr. Racing
Bike Parking Beneficiary
The Galbraith Gravity Jr. Race Team is a Bellingham-based youth nonprofit focused on downhill and enduro mountain bike racing. Riders ages 5–18 train with top coaches, gain sponsor support and build skills to have fun, grow access to the sport and prepare for local and regional race seasons.
Walk and Roll Bellingham
Bike Parking Beneficiary
Walk and Roll Bellingham is dedicated to creating safer, healthier and more livable communities by enhancing active transportation systems. They focus on improving policy, infrastructure and awareness to promote walking, biking and rolling for all. Their work aims to foster sustainable and accessible movement across the community.
Recreation Northwest Trails Coalition
Bike Parking Beneficiary
Recreation Northwest helps make Bellingham a healthier, more connected outdoor community by expanding access to recreation, caring for local trails and parks, and creating programs that get more people outside. From youth wellness initiatives to stewardship projects and community events, their work strengthens the outdoor culture that makes the PNW such a special place to ride, explore and live.
Shifting Gears
Bike Parking Beneficiary
Shifting Gears creates opportunities for women in Bellingham to connect, grow and find confidence through the outdoors. By leading inclusive rides, adventures and community programs, they’re helping break down barriers to recreation while fostering the kind of support system that makes the outdoor community stronger for everyone.
Exhibiting Nonprofits
