Blutera Inc
Blutera Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pleasanton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $273K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $30K.
Blutera Inc at a glance
In short: Blutera Inc gave $30K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,420
- -42.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,070
- -52.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $272,632
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (49% 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 Blutera Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Students Helping Honduras Kids ($10K). Together the top 6 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Blutera Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $53K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Students Helping Honduras Kids Fredericksburg, VA | child advocates | $10,000 |
| ASU Foundation Pleasanton, CA | support educational internship programs | $5,000 |
| Brighter Children Huntington, NY | Helping Children | $5,000 |
| Scholarships Fredericksburg, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Oasis of Hope Huntington, NY | Education | $3,360 |
| CASA San Diego, CA | Education | $2,060 |
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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 | $272,632 | $33,691 | $37,380 | $30,420 | 6 | $35,988 | — | — |
| 2024 | $256,756 | $53,239 | $68,257 | $53,090 | 5 | $65,223 | $5,594 | $1,523 |
| 2023 | $356,213 | $159,587 | $65,132 | $18,947 | 3 | $55,895 | $4,968 | — |
| 2022 | $266,518 | $251,471 | $28,571 | — | — | $22,856 | — | $1,034 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blutera Inc is led by Poonam Shah, Chairman & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Poonam Shah
Chairman & CEO
President → Chairman & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$23K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Sanjay Rao
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Gina Riccio
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mahesh Shah
Secretary
President & CEO → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Erich Zielonka
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $25K, to Poonam Shah (Chairman & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Blutera Inc
How much does Blutera Inc give each year?
Blutera Inc gave $30K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 5 grants.
What is Blutera Inc's typical grant size?
Blutera Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,070, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blutera Inc give grants?
Blutera Inc's top state is Virginia, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fredericksburg, VA (2 grants) and Huntington, NY (2 grants).
Does Blutera Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Blutera Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Blutera Inc's largest grantees?
Blutera Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Students Helping Honduras Kids ($10,000), ASU Foundation ($5,000) and Brighter Children ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Blutera Inc?
Blutera Inc reported $273K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $34K.
What is Blutera Inc?
Blutera Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pleasanton, CA. It holds $273K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Blutera Inc's EIN?
Blutera Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2850587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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