Blue Mountain Community Foundation is located in Walla Walla, WA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Blue Mountain Community Foundation employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Mountain Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Blue Mountain Community Foundation generated $13.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 20.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Blue Mountain Community Foundation has awarded 624 individual grants totaling $28,144,615. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING PRIVATE GIVING AND GRANTMAKING FOR PUBLIC GOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED GRANTS TO 247 ORGANIZATIONS, PRIMARILY IN THE BLUE MOUNTAIN AREA OF SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, ADDRESSING A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING BASIC NEEDS, HEALTH & WELLNESS, EDUCATION, VIBRANT ECONOMIES, ARTS & CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOODS & COMMUNITIES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. GRANTS FROM SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS SUPPORTED 326 STUDENTS IN PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION. WORKED WITH DONORS TO CREATE 12 NEW ENDOWED FUNDS AND 8 NEW NON-ENDOWED FUNDS, THAT WILL PROVIDE GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY INTO THE FUTURE.FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BLUEMOUNTAINFOUNDATION.ORG
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Barbara Roloff Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cindy Widmer Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Cox Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Takemura Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Pepin Former Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Sherry Chair Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,621,244 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $154,097 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,621,244 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,615,460 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $426,065 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$555,142 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $13,107,627 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,687,835 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $249,793 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $180,616 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,185 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $310,814 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,336 |
Other employee benefits | $54,126 |
Payroll taxes | $39,378 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,754 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,279,000 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,551 |
Advertising and promotion | $20,461 |
Office expenses | $41,079 |
Information technology | $46,069 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,570 |
Travel | $4,995 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $44,613 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,936 |
Insurance | $6,483 |
All other expenses | $7,405 |
Total functional expenses | $9,069,814 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,983 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,897,148 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,190,830 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $3,755,279 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $30,942 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,373 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $64,331,696 |
Investments—other securities | $9,388,474 |
Investments—program-related | $65,000 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $117,034 |
Total assets | $82,907,759 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134,606 |
Grants payable | $21,198 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $17,689,547 |
Total liabilities | $17,845,351 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,364,907 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $61,697,501 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $82,907,759 |
Over the last fiscal year, Blue Mountain Community Foundation has awarded $6,394,639 in support to 116 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AKIN FAMILY - WALLA WALLA PURPOSE: VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY BMCF BOARD | $66,411 |
AMERICAN RED CROSS - CENTRAL & SE WASHINGTON PURPOSE: VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY BMCF BOARD | $9,484 |
ATHENA'S GEM PURPOSE: VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY BMCF BOARD | $26,549 |
BIG BANG PROJECTS PURPOSE: VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY BMCF BOARD | $25,500 |
ATHENA CIVIC MEMORIAL ASSN PURPOSE: VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY BMCF BOARD | $19,931 |
BIRTHRIGHT OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY BMCF BOARD | $6,614 |