Bluelight Development Group Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Schenectady, NY EIN: 81-3475487 Website

Our Mission is to provide innovative development solutions to charitable organizations corporations and individuals who serve disadvantaged communities with notable concentrations of people of color and systemic developmental shortcomings.

Key facts about Bluelight Development Group Inc

In short: Bluelight Development Group Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN: 81-3475487
Latest 990 filing: Form 990 filing, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $7,270
Grants made (2023): 1
Average grant: $7,270
Median grant: $7,270
Total assets: $81,606
Primary geography: New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about Bluelight Development Group Inc

How much does Bluelight Development Group Inc give each year?

Bluelight Development Group Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.

How Bluelight Development Group Inc gives

Giving grew 26% from 2020 to 2023. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$82K

+3457.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$7K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$7K

About Bluelight Development Group Inc

Based on IRS filings

Bluelight Development Group Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Schenectady, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K.

Focus Areas

Housing & Shelter

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $7K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

New York

Cities

AlbanySchenectady

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	$81,606	$2,294	$9,107
Revenue	$178,963	$390,577	$436,086
Expenses	$411,901	$396,859	$428,993
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$-37,280	—	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
The African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region Inc Albany, NY	To support operations of the organization.	$7,270

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Bluelight Development Group Inc is led by Travon T Jackson, President & Managing Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

Travon T Jackson

President & Managing Director

President → President & Managing Director, 2021

On filings since 2020

70 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Jeoffrey York

Managing Director

New on the 2023 filing

5 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Justin D Myers

Advisor

Director → Managing Director, 2022
Managing Director → Advisor, 2023

On filings since 2020

10 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Jayonna M Jackson

General Manager

Managing Director → General Manager, 2023

On filings since 2022

1 hr/week

No compensation reported

Former officers (1)

Former: Jeff A. Bonilla (2020) — Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Housing & Shelter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluelight Development Group Inc?

Bluelight Development Group Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Schenectady, NY. It holds $82K in total assets as of 2023.

How large is Bluelight Development Group Inc?

As of 2023, Bluelight Development Group Inc holds $82K in total assets with $179K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $7K in 2023.

Where does Bluelight Development Group Inc operate?

Bluelight Development Group Inc has awarded grants in New York.

What is Bluelight Development Group Inc's EIN?

Bluelight Development Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3475487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.