Bluedot Institute Inc
Bluedot Institute is a nonprofit organization that develops environmental programs for high school students, with a focus on leadership, communication, and creativity. These programs are designed to connect, educate and empower youth.
Bluedot Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Bluedot Institute Inc gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $35K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- -85.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,000
- -85.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $82,202
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bluedot Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Impact Assets Donor Advised Fund ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2025) to $238K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Assets Donor Advised Fund | To Support Independent Environmental Journalism | $35,000 |
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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 | $82,202 | $449,589 | $451,146 | $35,000 | 1 | $91 |
| 2024 | $83,613 | $445,571 | $534,583 | $238,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $172,604 | $120,100 | $65,044 | — | — | — |
About Bluedot Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bluedot Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Westlake Village, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K. Net investment income was $91.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bluedot Institute Inc is led by Graciela Montgomery, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Graciela Montgomery
Executive Director
CEO & Chair → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$75K (2024) → $75K (2025)
Cleo Carney
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Albright
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ream
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$26K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Annabelle Brothers
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nicki Miller (2023–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Victoria Riskin (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $75K, to Graciela Montgomery (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Bluedot Institute Inc
How much does Bluedot Institute Inc give each year?
Bluedot Institute Inc gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $238K across 1 grant.
How large is Bluedot Institute Inc?
Bluedot Institute Inc reported $82K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $450K.
What is Bluedot Institute Inc?
Bluedot Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Westlake Village, CA. It holds $82K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Bluedot Institute Inc's EIN?
Bluedot Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2758477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 November 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
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