Blue Skies For Children is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Blue Skies For Children employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Skies For Children 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 12/2022, Blue Skies For Children generated $425.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $408.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES & OTHER ESSENTIALS TO LOW INCOME, HOMELESS & FOSTER CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING MUSIC LESSONS, SCHOOL FEES, MARTIAL ARTS, DRIVER'S EDUCATION FEES AMD OTHER RECURING PROGRAMS 0
GIVE NEW SHOES, BACKPACKS, COATS, GLOVES, SCARVED AND BLANKETS TO LOW INCOME, H OMELESS & FOSTER CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Julie Guay Former Ex Directo | 16 | $32,120 | |
Jamie Smeal President | Officer | 10 | $3,780 |
Caprice Teske Executive Director | Officer | 32 | $731 |
Gladys Hyatt Treasurer | Officer | 8 | $671 |
Jessica Raymond Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Pam Reed Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $264,192 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $123,192 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $264,192 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $92,178 |
Investment income | $117 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $54,607 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $14,576 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $425,670 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $96,964 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $731 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $731 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $113,724 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,202 |
Payroll taxes | $13,461 |
Fees for services: Management | $23,170 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,730 |
Information technology | $2,501 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,880 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,393 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,913 |
All other expenses | $1,603 |
Total functional expenses | $408,851 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $73,780 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $209,723 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,460 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $54,345 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,598 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $474 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $357,380 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,972 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $9,972 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $32,750 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $314,658 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $357,380 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Blue Skies For Children has recieved totaling $148,568.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Ticket To Dream Foundation Roseville, CA PURPOSE: FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM | $69,380 |
Good360 Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED. | $28,422 |
Mary H Storer Foundation Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $20,000 |
Rite Aid Healthy Futures Camp Hill, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,657 |
North Sound Accountable Community Of Health Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ACROSS NORTH SOUND REGION/COVID RESPONSE. | $5,220 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Child Foundation Portland, OR | $3,085,919 | $4,763,775 |
Project Beauty Share Spokane, WA | $534,181 | $3,438,523 |
Jiji Foundation Seattle, WA | $4,299,716 | $96,002 |
Blue Skies For Children Bellingham, WA | $357,380 | $425,670 |
Toys For Kids Issaquah, WA | $433,575 | $442,917 |
Duke Family Foundation Inc Boise, ID | $2,536,852 | $815,809 |
Tukwila Childrens Foundation Seattle, WA | $170,745 | $0 |
Dignity For Divas Bellevue, WA | $97,481 | $217,594 |
Plumbers And Steamfitters Local 598 Bikes For Tikes Charity Pasco, WA | $2,806 | $0 |
Northwest Golfers For Warriors Spokane, WA | $6,776 | $0 |
Christmas For All Coeur Dalene, ID | $226,399 | $246,470 |
Mini-Cassia Christmas Council Inc Heyburn, ID | $258,788 | $0 |