Bluum Inc
Bluum is a non-profit organization committed to ensuring Idaho's children reach their fullest potential by cultivation great leaders and innovative schools. We work to help Idaho become a national model for how to maximize learning opportunities for children. Bluum plans to help create 20,000 new, high-performing school seats in Idaho in 10 years.
Bluum Inc at a glance
In short: Bluum Inc gave $529K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $176K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $528,541
- -88.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -78.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $176,180
- -45.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $139,512
- Total assets
- $6,046,467
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bluum Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pathways in Education ($381K). Together the top 3 received $529K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 18 grants of 66 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bluum Inc gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $529K (2024) to $5.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $529K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pathways in Education Boise, ID | — | $380,857 |
| Fern Waters Public Charter School Salmon, ID | — | $139,512 |
| North Idaho Classical Academy Bonners Ferry, ID | — | $8,172 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,046,467 | $5,336,722 | $5,210,909 | $528,541 | 3 | $37,393 |
| 2023 | $5,654,047 | $8,624,909 | $8,629,323 | $4,531,985 | 14 | $7,652 |
| 2022 | $2,587,858 | $8,540,607 | $8,544,076 | $4,825,591 | 20 | $1,677 |
| 2021 | $2,040,780 | $9,996,338 | $10,013,543 | $5,429,973 | 20 | $189 |
| 2020 | $1,490,397 | $9,321,863 | $9,240,325 | $4,191,416 | 9 | $8,070 |
About Bluum Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bluum Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Boise, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $529K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bluum Inc is led by Terry Ryan, CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terry Ryan
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $218K (2024)
John Prehn
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renita Thukral
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Forney
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Lindsey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Conrad Freeman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Carignan
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$165K (2020) → $212K (2024)
Keith Donahue
Employee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$160K (2022) → $147K (2024)
Jennifer Ribordy
Employee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $137K (2024)
Max Koltuv
Employee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$154K (2023) → $153K (2024)
Kathryn French
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024)
Michael Caldwell
Employee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
Joe Bruno
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Aaron
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Toby Prehn (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Joseph Bruno (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Marta Reyes-Newberry (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marybeth Flachbart (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William Russell (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kim Esterman (2022) — Employee
- Former: Raymond Crowell (2022) — Employee
- Former: Will Hughes (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $218K, to Terry Ryan (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bluum Inc
How much does Bluum Inc give each year?
Bluum Inc gave $529K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.5M across 14 grants.
What is Bluum Inc's typical grant size?
Bluum Inc's median grant in 2024 was $139,512, and its average grant was $176,180, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bluum Inc give grants?
Bluum Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
How large is Bluum Inc?
Bluum Inc reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Bluum Inc?
Bluum Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Boise, ID. It holds $6.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Bluum Inc's EIN?
Bluum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0654125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 21, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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