BLU Educational Foundation
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BLU Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: BLU Educational Foundation gave $260K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,000
- +48.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,000
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $67,500
- Total assets
- $4,103,954
- -24.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who BLU Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Curls Coils and Crowns ($85K). Together the top 4 received $260K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2024) to $260K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curls Coils and Crowns Eastvale, CA | Mission Support | $85,000 |
| The Love Program San Bernardino, CA | Mission Support | $75,000 |
| Emerging Beauty Inc Fontana, CA | Mission Support | $60,000 |
| National Black Grads Highland, CA | Mission Support | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,103,954 | $2,517,170 | $2,797,515 | $260,000 | 4 | $1,128 |
| 2024 | $5,465,918 | $2,403,458 | $2,293,620 | $175,000 | 3 | $1,886 |
| 2023 | $1,502,569 | $1,573,133 | $1,301,747 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,231,183 | $1,387,857 | $689,226 | — | — | $227 |
| 2021 | $532,552 | $883,460 | $467,190 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $116,282 | $744,507 | $640,690 | — | — | — |
About BLU Educational Foundation
Based on IRS filings
BLU Educational Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Bernardino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BLU Educational Foundation is led by Dina Walker, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dina Walker
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $150K (2025)
Daniel Walker
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Baslee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Talisa Sullivan EdD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronique Chambers
CFO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $51K (2025)
Faith Ellis EdD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150K, to Dina Walker (President & CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about BLU Educational Foundation
How much does BLU Educational Foundation give each year?
BLU Educational Foundation gave $260K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $175K across 3 grants.
What is BLU Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
BLU Educational Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $67,500, and its average grant was $65,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does BLU Educational Foundation give grants?
BLU Educational Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does BLU Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on BLU Educational Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission Support" (4 grants).
How large is BLU Educational Foundation?
BLU Educational Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is BLU Educational Foundation?
BLU Educational Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Bernardino, CA. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is BLU Educational Foundation's EIN?
BLU Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3823989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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