Blue Ocean Foundation
Blue Ocean Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Collins, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $80K.
Blue Ocean Foundation at a glance
In short: Blue Ocean Foundation gave $80K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $80K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $80,000
- -32.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -95.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $80,000
- +1510.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Blue Ocean Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Colorado Nonprofit Development Cent ($80K).
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 25 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2021) to $119K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Cent Denver, CO | Educational, scientific, literary, religious, or other charitable purposes | $80,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 | 1 | $80,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | $163,439 | $140,765 | $119,250 | 24 | — | $17 | $565 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blue Ocean Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jonathan C. Richardson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Roelfs
Treasurer
Director, Treasurer & Chairman → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Angela Johnson (2020) — Chairman of the Board & Director
- Former: Annie Lilyblade (2020) — Secretary & Dir*
- Former: Christopher Sorensen (2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy Richardson (2020) — Director
- Former: Tonya Ritchey (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Blue Ocean Foundation
How much does Blue Ocean Foundation give each year?
Blue Ocean Foundation gave $80K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $119K across 24 grants.
Where does Blue Ocean Foundation operate?
Blue Ocean Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, New York, Washington, Wisconsin.
What is Blue Ocean Foundation's EIN?
Blue Ocean Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5222163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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