Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc
The Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc. is a Georgia nonprofit corporation with the mission to promote education, health, and safety for children in the state of Georgia. The Foundation supports organizations that directly benefit school age children (under 19 years old) as well as organizations that directly support the needs and expenses of disadvantaged communities.
Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc gave $38K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $9,375
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $128,996
- +120.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Safe Kids Central Georgia ($13K). Together the top 4 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
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
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Kids Central Georgia Macon, GA | To provide car seats for infants and children of families who cannot afford them | $12,500 |
| Middle Georgia Community Foodbank Inc Macon, GA | To purchase food items for children's Backpack program | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of Warner Robins Warner Robins, GA | To provide food for families in need in Houston and Peach Counties | $7,500 |
| Peach County Family Connections Fort Valley, GA | Training for students and parents in conflict resolution and mental health awareness | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,996 | $216,900 | $146,514 | $37,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $58,610 | — | $5,030 | — | — |
| 2023 | $63,640 | — | $8,030 | — | — |
| 2022 | $71,670 | — | $13,630 | — | — |
| 2021 | $85,300 | — | $20,030 | — | — |
| 2020 | $105,330 | $66,000 | $42,840 | — | — |
About Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Macon, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $129K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc is led by Ted Scartz, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ted Scartz
Director & President
Chair & Director → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Moore
Director & Tresurer
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2021
Treasurer & Director → Director & Tresurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Wyskiel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jay Jones (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Felix Lin (2021) — President & Director
- Former: Jay Rojek (2020) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Mark Terry (2020) — President & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc
How much does Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc give each year?
Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc gave $38K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $9,375, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc give grants?
Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Macon, GA (2 grants).
Does Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc?
Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc reported $129K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $217K.
What is Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc's EIN?
Blue Bird School Bus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2859478. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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