Blueforge Alliance is located in Bryan, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (U40) the organization is classified as: Engineering & Technology, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Blueforge Alliance employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blueforge Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.TO SERVE AS AN UNBIASED, NEUTRAL PROGRAM INTEGRATOR ACROSS INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA, AND GOVERNMENT TO ADVANCE NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, BFA SUPPORTED ONE PROGRAM UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) - NAVY, TITLED "COST ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION (CAPE) - SUBMARINE INDUSTRIAL BASE (SIB) GROWTH." TO LESSEN THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT, BFA EXECUTES AND INTEGRATES SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH FACILITATING COLLABORATIONS AMONG GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ACADEMIA, INDUSTRY, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTRIBUTING TO OPERATIONAL AND COST EFFICIENCIES TOWARDS ACHIEVING NATIONAL SECURITY PRIORITIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O) BFA SERVES THIS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT CHARITABLE CAUSE BY BEING A CONDUIT TO THE U.S. NAVY AND BROADER DOD FOR CONVENING DIRECT EXPERTISE IN SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC OUTSOURCING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH, TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT, AND CONTRACTING WITH SPECIALIZED CONSULTANTS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND NAVY SUPPLIERS. APPROXIMATELY 97.5% OF BFA'S EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (ITS FIRST YEAR OF OPERATIONS) WERE PROGRAM RELATED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kiley Wren Co-Ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $39,313 |
Randall Gorham Co-Ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $39,272 |
Lewis O'hern Chief Of Staff/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $21,213 |
Edward Morris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Hinton CFO (as Of 02/23) | Officer | 40 | $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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $112,400,961 |
Investment income | $26,992 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $112,427,989 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $84,410 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,210,093 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $468,911 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,446,203 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $264,221 |
Other employee benefits | $1,076,911 |
Payroll taxes | $502,389 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $157,993 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,888 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $95,727,135 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,121 |
Office expenses | $325,698 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $310,651 |
Travel | $433,102 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $89,588 |
Interest | $234 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,575 |
Insurance | $108,469 |
All other expenses | $54,802 |
Total functional expenses | $106,232,175 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $714,464 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,280,287 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $14,865,287 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,039 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $92,457 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $175,089 |
Total assets | $49,134,623 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,262,550 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $24,667,099 |
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 | $9,160 |
Total liabilities | $42,938,809 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,195,814 |
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 | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $49,134,623 |