Blue Adobe Foundation
Blue Adobe Foundation is a private foundation based in Gardnerville, Nevada. In 2024, it awarded 44 grants totaling $996,385 to charitable organizations.
Blue Adobe Foundation at a glance
In short: Blue Adobe Foundation gave $996K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state California. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $996,385
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,645
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $19,549,397
- +15.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (4 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Blue Adobe Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 880, Gardnerville, NV 89410-8300
Phone: (661) 979-0136
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blue Adobe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jaars Inc ($229K). Together the top 10 received $774K.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 217 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (30%), Nevada (29%), and North Carolina (25%). Smaller shares went to Colorado (7%) and Oklahoma (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Blue Adobe Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 44 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $579K (2020) to $996K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $996K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jaars Inc Waxhaw, NC | Carry Out Charitable Purpose of Fdn | $228,500 |
| High Sierra Fellowship Cancer Fund Gardnerville, NV | Carry Out Charitable Purpose of Fdn | $146,700 |
| Camp Okizu Novato, CA | Carry Out Charitable Purpose of Fdn | $65,000 |
| IJN Medical Ministry Gardnerville, NV | Carry Out Charitable Purpose of Fdn | $61,000 |
| Bakersfield Pregnancy Center Bakersfield, CA | Carry Out Charitable Purpose of Fdn | $57,000 |
| Reno Sparks Gospel Mission Reno, NV | Carry Out Charitable Purpose of Fdn | $56,000 |
| Jesus Film Project San Clemente, CA | Carry Out Charitable Purpose of Fdn | $51,400 |
| Golden Empire Gleaners Bakersfield, CA | Carry Out Charitable Purpose of Fdn | $42,300 |
| Cross Purpose Denver, CO | Carry Out Charitable Purpose of Fdn | $42,000 |
| Pacific Justice Institute Sacramento, CA | Carry Out Charitable Purpose of Fdn | $24,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,549,397 | $1,849,122 | $1,124,287 | $996,385 | 44 | $1,003,364 | $337,873 | $909,112 |
| 2023 | $16,861,190 | $1,309,388 | $880,195 | $772,250 | 44 | $779,928 | $262,947 | $753,408 |
| 2022 | $14,160,974 | $931,099 | $759,288 | $647,636 | 44 | $658,628 | $159,272 | $703,802 |
| 2021 | $16,122,230 | $2,918,381 | $729,940 | $628,083 | 43 | $639,873 | $173,140 | $675,841 |
| 2020 | $11,920,656 | $1,738,633 | $647,540 | $579,106 | 42 | — | $152,012 | $495,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blue Adobe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $909K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for organizations with varied missions. JAARS Inc. says it works to reduce barriers to proclaiming the gospel by training, equipping, deploying, and sustaining people and teams, primarily through transportation. Golden Empire Gleaners Inc. describes its work as collecting, preserving, and distributing food for needy individuals and charitable organizations. Pacific Justice Institute says it defends religious freedom, parental rights, and other civil liberties.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by hardship (Samaritan’s Purse), caring for wounded and ill service members, veterans, and military families (Semper Fi & America’s Fund), and supporting survivors of commercial sexual exploitation through education, housing, and restoration (Awaken).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $996,385. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $228,500, with a median of $6,500.
The largest 2024 grants included $228,500 to JAARS Inc.; $146,700 to High Sierra Fellowship Cancer Fund; $65,000 to Camp Okizu; $61,000 to IJN Medical Ministry; $57,000 to Bakersfield Pregnancy Center; and $56,000 to Reno Sparks Gospel Mission. Other notable grants included $51,400 to Jesus Film Project, $42,300 to Golden Empire Gleaners Inc., $42,000 to Cross Purpose, and $24,500 to Pacific Justice Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Lake as president, Carolyn Lake as secretary, Susan Lake as CFO, and David Lake as director.
Blue Adobe Foundation is led by Robert Lake, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Lake
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Lake
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Lake
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Lake
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Blue Adobe Foundation
How much does Blue Adobe Foundation give each year?
Blue Adobe Foundation gave $996K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $772K across 44 grants.
What is Blue Adobe Foundation's typical grant size?
Blue Adobe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $22,645, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blue Adobe Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Blue Adobe Foundation give grants?
Blue Adobe Foundation's top state is California, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (29%) and North Carolina (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bakersfield, CA (7 grants), Gardnerville, NV (2 grants), Reno, NV (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Who are Blue Adobe Foundation's largest grantees?
Blue Adobe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jaars Inc ($228,500), High Sierra Fellowship Cancer Fund ($146,700) and Camp Okizu ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Blue Adobe Foundation?
Blue Adobe Foundation reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $909K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blue Adobe Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for organizations with varied missions. JAARS Inc. says it works to reduce barriers to proclaiming the gospel by training, equipping, deploying, and sustaining people and teams, primarily through transportation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blue Adobe Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blue Adobe Foundation's EIN?
Blue Adobe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2346629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Blue Adobe Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Blue Adobe Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/blue-adobe-foundation-morg_3595c531a583462db24da823c69f9597
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