Bluelight Development Group Inc
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.
Bluelight Development Group Inc at a glance
In short: Bluelight Development Group Inc gave $59K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $59K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $59,270
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $59,270
- Median grant
- $59,270
- Total assets
- $81,606
- +3457.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Bluelight Development Group Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region Inc ($59K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bluelight Development Group Inc gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2023) to $144K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $59K.
Grants by year
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. | $59,270 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,606 | $178,963 | $411,901 | $59,270 | 1 | $-37,280 |
| 2022 | $2,294 | $390,577 | $396,859 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $9,107 | $436,086 | $428,993 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,218 | $48,964 | $46,752 | $144,340 | 4 | — |
About Bluelight Development Group Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bluelight Development Group Inc is a public charity 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 $59K.
Focus Areas
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.
Frequently asked questions about Bluelight Development Group Inc
How much does Bluelight Development Group Inc give each year?
Bluelight Development Group Inc gave $59K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
How large is Bluelight Development Group Inc?
Bluelight Development Group Inc reported $82K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $179K.
What is Bluelight Development Group Inc?
Bluelight Development Group Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Schenectady, NY. It holds $82K in total assets as of 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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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