BLRA Foundation
BLRA Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $5K in total assets.
BLRA Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,145
- -76.9% vs 2020
- Revenue (2021)
- $6,814
- -73.0% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $23,959
- -85.4% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who BLRA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $402K (2019) to $402K (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $402K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Banning Lewis Ranch Academy Colorado Springs, CO | Track | $402,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,145 | $6,814 | $23,959 | — | — |
| 2020 | $22,290 | $25,223 | $163,718 | $402,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | $160,237 | $10,989 | $452,662 | $402,000 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BLRA Foundation is led by Deann Barnett, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Deann Barnett
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aric Jones
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krisell Creager-Lumpkins
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Blum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwendy Harsell
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jill Webb (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about BLRA Foundation
How large is BLRA Foundation?
BLRA Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What is BLRA Foundation?
BLRA Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does BLRA Foundation operate?
BLRA Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is BLRA Foundation's EIN?
BLRA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1919021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 23, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work BLRA Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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