Basblue Inc
To create pathways and open doors for women and nonbinary individuals for connection, creativity and discovery through a diverse and inclusive community, curated programs, education, and culturally enriching experiences.
Basblue Inc at a glance
In short: Basblue Inc gave $70K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- +13900.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,637,037
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Basblue Inc
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Basblue Inc
BasBlue Foundation - Founders + Fund(Her)s
Basblue Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Founders + Fund(Her)s
Basblue Inc
Amount
$17,500 (2024 award to multiple recipients)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Trailblazer-in-Residence
Basblue Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Basblue Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Linked Workforce LLC ($10K). Together the top 5 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $70K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $70K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Linked Workforce LLC Royal Oak, MI | Founders and FUND(HERS) Award | $10,000 |
| Pangoo Apparel LLC Detroit, MI | Zero to One Fellowship Award | $10,000 |
| Regeily LLC Bloomfield Hills, MI | Zero to One Fellowship Award | $10,000 |
| The Candidly Speaking LLC Fraser, MI | Zero to One Fellowship Award | $10,000 |
| The Mushroom Angel Company Detroit, MI | Zero to One Fellowship Award | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,637,037 | $2,199,261 | $2,627,285 | $70,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $4,489,126 | $2,643,664 | $1,890,192 | $500 | Total only |
| 2022 | $4,341,675 | $2,888,869 | $1,320,011 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,151,266 | $1,315,171 | $499,770 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Basblue Inc
Based on IRS filings
Basblue Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $70K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Basblue Inc is led by Maria Baker, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Baker
CEO
Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$132K (2022) → $52K (2024)
Ellen Gilchrist
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$95K (2024)
Nancy Tellem
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiara Tinnin
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Gretchen Gonzalez Davidson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Pasky
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deena Bahri
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Espy Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Gores
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Honorable Bridget McCormmack
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gilbert
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ping Ho
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelique Powers
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Walker Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Salivdar-Ali
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natacha Hildebrand
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carla Walker-Miller (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Melanca Clark (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $101K, to Tiara Tinnin (Director of Operations). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Basblue Inc
How much does Basblue Inc give each year?
Basblue Inc gave $70K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $500 in grants paid.
What is Basblue Inc's typical grant size?
Basblue Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Basblue Inc give grants?
Basblue Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Basblue Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Basblue Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Zero to One Fellowship Award" (6 grants).
Who are Basblue Inc's largest grantees?
Basblue Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Linked Workforce LLC ($10,000), Pangoo Apparel LLC ($10,000) and Regeily LLC ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Basblue Inc?
Basblue Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Basblue Inc?
Basblue Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Basblue Inc's EIN?
Basblue Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4027726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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