Blue Learning
The organization has been engaged by responsiveed Texas and responsiveed Arkansas to provide services related to the operation of schools under charters granted to responsive education solutions. Services provided by the organization include human resources, professional development, health and safety, accounting, marketing, public relations, student recruitment, record keeping and reporting, operational support, and maintenance of the student information management system.
Blue Learning at a glance
In short: Blue Learning gave $2.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.0M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,000,000
- -60.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000,000
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000,000
- Total assets
- $36,756,836
- +32.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 Learning funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Responsive Education Solutions ($2.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Blue Learning gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2025) to $7.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Responsive Education Solutions Lewisville, TX | General Support | $2,000,000 |
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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 | $36,756,836 | $25,226,046 | $16,270,112 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $830,284 |
| 2024 | $27,820,844 | $24,146,860 | $18,065,573 | $5,064,964 | 2 | $556,349 |
| 2023 | $20,424,960 | $21,034,670 | $18,222,526 | $7,300,000 | 1 | $243,384 |
| 2022 | $21,560,970 | $18,685,153 | $12,865,379 | $4,590,000 | 2 | $3,332 |
| 2021 | $10,655,988 | $10,785,636 | $3,033,545 | — | — | $8,984 |
About Blue Learning
Based on IRS filings
Blue Learning is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lewisville, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $36.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $830K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blue Learning is led by James Taylor, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Taylor
CEO
CEO → CFO, 2022
CFO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$40K (2021) → $299K (2025)
Lauren Fellers
Exe. Director Assessment & Accountab
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$123K (2025)
Mark Chaney
Exe. Director Safety & Security
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$135K (2025)
Brent Money
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Baumann
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mini Desai
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Edwards
Executive Vp-Office of Innovat
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $179K (2025)
Corey Fischer
Vp-Finance
Vp-Fianance → Vp-Finance, 2023
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $127K (2025)
Alan Wimberley
Chief Education Architect
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$123K (2025)
Lisa Taylor
Vice President Hr
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$139K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jeff Evans (2022–2024) — Executive Director of Marketin
- Former: Scott Clark (2022–2024) — Vice President of Information Services
- Former: Earl Little (2021) — Board President
- Former: Robert Davison (2021) — COO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $299K, to James Taylor (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Learning
How much does Blue Learning give each year?
Blue Learning gave $2.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.1M across 2 grants.
How large is Blue Learning?
Blue Learning reported $36.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.2M.
What is Blue Learning?
Blue Learning is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lewisville, TX. It holds $36.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Blue Learning operate?
Blue Learning has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Blue Learning's EIN?
Blue Learning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2822205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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