Blueforge Alliance
BlueForge Alliance is a Form 990 public charity based in Bryan, Texas. It describes itself as a nonprofit partner working to revitalize the defense industrial base; its stated mission centers on strengthening maritime manufacturing and the U.S. maritime industrial base.
Blueforge Alliance at a glance
In short: Blueforge Alliance gave $454K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $454,320
- +253.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,432
- -64.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $149,990,875
- +101.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Blueforge Alliance
- Contact
Mailing address: 3891 S Traditions Dr, Bryan, TX 77807
Phone: (832) 660-4489
Website: https://blueforgealliance.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blueforge Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Navy Museum Development Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $454K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Bryan, Texas. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada (55%), Texas (20%), Virginia (9%), California (7%), and the District of Columbia (6%). The listed grants also include a recipient in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2023) to $454K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $454K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Museum Development Foundation Henderson, NV | General Support | $250,000 |
| Real Life Real Music Foundation Austin, TX | Sponsor Local Community Events | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Fleet Week San Francisco, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| 12TH Man Foundation College Station, TX | Local Student Athlete Scholarship Support | $27,720 |
| US Navy Memorial Washington, DC | Support of the Submarine Wall Opening | $25,000 |
| Navy League of the US Arlington, VA | Support of America's Future Fleet | $25,000 |
| The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Arlington, TX | Support National Medal of Honor Museum Opening | $15,000 |
| Checkered Flag Foundation Mooresville, NC | Tribute to Veterans | $13,600 |
| Naval Submarine League Alexandria, VA | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Sname Alexandria, VA | SMC 2024 Lanyard Sponsorship | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing states that over 96% of expenses for the year ended September 30, 2025, were program-related.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,990,875 | $731,167,389 | $697,572,883 | $454,320 | 10 | $355,391 |
| 2024 | $74,604,278 | $480,869,126 | $455,640,354 | $128,480 | 1 | $652,634 |
| 2023 | $49,134,623 | $112,427,989 | $106,232,175 | $77,640 | 1 | $26,992 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
BlueForge Alliance’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to enable the maritime manufacturing industry to build and maintain the next generation of resilient undersea platforms for America and its allies by increasing capability, capacity, and resilience. Its website describes work in advanced technology, supply chain optimization, and workforce development.
The 2025 filing says the organization convenes expertise in supplier development, strategic outsourcing, workforce development and outreach, technology advancement, and contracting with consultants, government agencies, educational institutions, and Navy suppliers. Its reported grants include support for museums, naval and veterans’ organizations, a student-athlete scholarship effort, and community events. One recipient, the Real Life Real Music Foundation, describes its own mission as providing life-development resources and mentoring for musical artists and their communities, funding musical endeavors, and providing local musical education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, BlueForge Alliance reported 10 grants totaling $454,320. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $250,000 to the Navy Museum Development Foundation for general support; $50,000 to the Real Life Real Music Foundation to sponsor local community events; $30,000 to San Francisco Fleet Week for general support; and $27,720 to the 12th Man Foundation for local student-athlete scholarship support.
The filing says sponsorship requests must be submitted in writing to the Sponsorship and Donation Committee and have a clear charitable purpose. The committee grants approvals; contributions valued over $20,000 require CFO approval, and donation agreements and conditions must be approved by the Contracts & Compliance Department. The website also provides materials and a proposal-submission route for partnership opportunities with the Maritime Industrial Base Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Randall Gorham as CEO/President; Kiley Wren as Co-CEO through September 2025; Cletus Glasener as Chief Financial Officer; Lewis O’Hern and Edward Morris as board members; Arnold Kravitz as Chief Technology Officer; Matthew Prochaska as Chief Development Officer; William Stockton as Chief Administration Officer; Andrew Hinton as VP, Accounting and former CFO; and Jennifer Mindock as Principal, Systems Architecture & Strategy.
Blueforge Alliance is led by Kiley Wren, Co-Ceo on every filing since 2023; 13 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kiley Wren
Co-Ceo
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$39K (2023) → $511K (2025)
Randall Gorham
CEO & President
Co-Ceo → CEO & President, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$39K (2023) → $526K (2025)
Christopher S. Holshouser
Managing Director & Technology
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$188K (2024) → $258K (2025)
Andrew Hinton
Vice President & Accounting
CFO → CFO & Vice President of Accounting, 2024
CFO & Vice President of Accounting → Vice President & Accounting, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$204K (2024) → $252K (2025)
Lewis O'Hern
Board Member
Chief of Staff & Secretary → Chf. of Staff & Secretary, 2024
Chf. of Staff & Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$21K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Arnold Kravitz
Chief Technology Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$332K (2024) → $381K (2025)
Cletus Glasener
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$244K (2025)
Jennifer Mindock
Principal, Systems Architecture & Strategy
Vice President, Systems Architecture & Strategy → Principal, Systems Architecture & Strategy, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$225K (2024) → $410K (2025)
Lindy M. Beasley
Vice President, Contracts & Compliance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$237K (2024) → $252K (2025)
Matthew L. Prochaska
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$346K (2024) → $382K (2025)
William R. Stockton
Chief Administration Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$341K (2024) → $384K (2025)
Darrell Wallace
Esteemed Fellow
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$252K (2025)
David Young
Vice President, Supply Chain & Strategy
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$267K (2025)
Edward Morris
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Justin R. Busse (2024) — Program Manager
- Former: Richard S. Terry (2024) — Vice President & Corporate Operations
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 $526K, to Randall Gorham (CEO/President). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Blueforge Alliance
How much does Blueforge Alliance give each year?
Blueforge Alliance gave $454K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $128K across 1 grant.
What is Blueforge Alliance's typical grant size?
Blueforge Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $45,432, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Blueforge Alliance give grants?
Blueforge Alliance gives mostly in Nevada: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does Blueforge Alliance give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Blueforge Alliance's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Blueforge Alliance's largest grantees?
Blueforge Alliance's largest 2025 grantees include Navy Museum Development Foundation ($250,000), Real Life Real Music Foundation ($50,000) and San Francisco Fleet Week ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Blueforge Alliance?
Blueforge Alliance reported $150.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $731.2M.
What does Blueforge Alliance fund?
BlueForge Alliance’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to enable the maritime manufacturing industry to build and maintain the next generation of resilient undersea platforms for America and its allies by increasing capability, capacity, and resilience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blueforge Alliance?
Blueforge Alliance has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check blueforgealliance.us for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Blueforge Alliance's EIN?
Blueforge Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0431093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
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