Bluegrass for the Next Generation
Bluegrass for the Next Generation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Juno Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $269K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $13K.
Bluegrass for the Next Generation at a glance
In short: Bluegrass for the Next Generation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- -67.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -34.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $269,037
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bluegrass for the Next Generation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lake Wales Arts Council Inc ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Bluegrass for the Next Generation gives
- Giving grew 552% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2018) to $46K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Wales Arts Council Inc Lake Wales, FL | Education | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $269,037 | $13,144 | $18,205 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $13,144 | $14,892 |
| 2024 | $262,394 | $14,958 | $51,217 | $45,500 | 2 | $45,500 | $14,958 | $15,256 |
| 2023 | $291,322 | $12,891 | $33,966 | $18,334 | 1 | $18,334 | $12,891 | $14,422 |
| 2022 | $314,026 | $11,897 | $8,541 | $2,300 | 1 | $2,300 | $11,897 | $15,216 |
| 2021 | $310,670 | $10,448 | $7,800 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $10,202 | $13,314 |
| 2020 | $308,022 | $11,668 | $3,231 | $1,360 | 1 | — | $9,719 | $14,345 |
| 2019 | $299,585 | $9,130 | $18,758 | $12,700 | 6 | — | $8,366 | $14,960 |
| 2018 | $309,213 | $100,819 | $2,687 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $9,227 | $12,283 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bluegrass for the Next Generation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bluegrass for the Next Generation is led by Justin Voss, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin Voss
President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Barbara Salvin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Stuart Voss
Vice President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Bluegrass for the Next Generation
How much does Bluegrass for the Next Generation give each year?
Bluegrass for the Next Generation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 2 grants.
How large is Bluegrass for the Next Generation?
Bluegrass for the Next Generation reported $269K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bluegrass for the Next Generation?
Bluegrass for the Next Generation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Juno Beach, FL. It holds $269K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Bluegrass for the Next Generation operate?
Bluegrass for the Next Generation has awarded grants in Florida, North Carolina, New York.
What is Bluegrass for the Next Generation's EIN?
Bluegrass for the Next Generation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4259405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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