Blue Sky Minds is located in Mazama, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (K01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Blue Sky Minds employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Sky Minds 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
BLUE SKY MINDS SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF AN EQUITABLE, SUSTAINABLE, AND ECONOMICALLY THRIVING FOOD SYSTEM FOR EVERYONE IN THE OKANOGAN REGION IN WASHINGTON. THROUGH FACILITATING GATHERINGS, LISTENING, COLLABORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, PROVIDING RESOURCES, STRATEGY, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH THATS CREATED BY THE COMMUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OKANOGAN COUNTY FOOD SYSTEM ROUNDTABLE
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS AND GOALS.
EXPLORATION OF WHOLESALE FOOD HUB MODEL LOCALLY
FOOD SYSTEM ANALYSIS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jessica Kuzma Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Carolyn Marquart President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Beth Mondzac Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $57,618 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,878 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $68,496 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $68,496 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $35,483 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $615 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,148 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,675 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,677 |
Office expenses | $1,131 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,890 |
Travel | $873 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $583 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $68,513 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,106 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $95 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,201 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $1,218 |
Total liabilities | $1,218 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$17 |
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 | $1,201 |
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Idaho-Oregon Fruit And Vegetable Association Inc Parma, ID | $172,527 | $0 |
Blue Sky Minds Mazama, WA | $1,201 | $68,496 |
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