The Collective Blueprint

Public charity · Grantmaker Memphis, TN EIN: 82-3372081

Our mission is to increase socioeconomic mobility by building pathways to thriving careers.

The Collective Blueprint at a glance

In short: The Collective Blueprint gave $280K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$280,000
Grants made (2025)
8
Average grant
$35,000
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$2,991,184
-4.3% vs 2024
Primary geography
Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Collective Blueprint funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2025

Slingshot Memphis: $75KSlingshot Memphis$75KMemphis Medical District Collaborative: $55KMemphis Medical DistrictCollaborative$55KAgape Child & Family Services Inc: $25KAgape Child & Family ServicesInc$25KCodecrew: $25KCodecrew$25KGoodwill Excel Centers Midsouth Inc: $25KGoodwill Excel CentersMidsouth Inc$25KMoore Tech: $25KMoore Tech$25KTECH901: $25KTECH901$25KThe Works Inc: $25KThe Works Inc$25K

The largest 2025 recipient was Slingshot Memphis ($75K). Together the top 8 received $280K.

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Memphis

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 8 grants2025

In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $280K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Slingshot Memphis Memphis, TNPartnership in the Memphis Workforce Intermediary Project$75,000
Memphis Medical District Collaborative Memphis, TNPartnership in the Memphis Workforce Intermediary Project$55,000
Agape Child & Family Services Inc Memphis, TNPartnership in the Memphis Workforce Intermediary Project$25,000
Codecrew Memphis, TNPartnership in the Memphis Workforce Intermediary Project$25,000
Goodwill Excel Centers Midsouth Inc Memphis, TNPartnership in the Memphis Workforce Intermediary Project$25,000
Moore Tech Memphis, TNPartnership in the Memphis Workforce Intermediary Project$25,000
TECH901 Memphis, TNPartnership in the Memphis Workforce Intermediary Project$25,000
The Works Inc Memphis, TNPartnership in the Memphis Workforce Intermediary Project$25,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$2,991,184$2,559,640$2,905,788$280,0008$25,059
2024$3,125,317$1,756,824$1,848,929——$22,818
2023$3,210,040$1,888,380$1,604,154———
2022$3,208,700$1,846,516$1,241,239———
2021$2,660,532$1,922,932$1,162,680———

About The Collective Blueprint

Based on IRS filings

The Collective Blueprint is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $25K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Collective Blueprint is led by Sarah O. Lockridge-Steckel, Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Sarah O. Lockridge-Steckel

    Chief Executive Officer

    President → CEO, 2024

    CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    50 hrs/week

    $135K (2021) → $159K (2025)

  • Brandon Arrindell

    Board Chair

    Treasurer → Board Chair, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dominique Winfrey

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kate Lareau

    Director

    Director → Development Committe Chair, 2024

    Development Committe Chair → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Quin Taylor

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kandace Stewart

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vonesha Mitchell

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andy Davis

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Warren

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Robertson

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jodi M. Reynhout

    Vice President of Strategy & Operations

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $105K (2024) → $103K (2025)

  • Sabrina N. Dawson

    Vice President of Programs

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $114K (2024) → $113K (2025)

  • Raushanah Morgan

    Board Secretary

    Secretary → Board Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brandon Harris

    Board Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Dominique McKinnie (2024) — Director
  • Former: Rob Thompson (2021–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Steven Massie (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Field Norris (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Rodrick Holmes (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Eric Robertson (2021) — Director
  • Former: Michael Rhodes (2021) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Sarah O Lockridge-Steckel — Chief Executive Officer: $159KSarah O…Chief Executive Officer$159KSabrina N Dawson — VP of Programs: $113KSabrina N DawsonVP of Programs$113KJodi M Reynhout — VP of Strategy & Operations: $103KJodi M ReynhoutVP of Strategy & Operations$103K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $159K, to Sarah O Lockridge-Steckel (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Collective Blueprint

How much does The Collective Blueprint give each year?

The Collective Blueprint gave $280K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

What is The Collective Blueprint's typical grant size?

The Collective Blueprint's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $35,000, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does The Collective Blueprint give grants?

The Collective Blueprint gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (8 grants).

Does The Collective Blueprint give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Collective Blueprint's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Partnership in the Memphis Workforce Intermediary Project" (8 grants).

Who are The Collective Blueprint's largest grantees?

The Collective Blueprint's largest 2025 grantees include Slingshot Memphis ($75,000), Memphis Medical District Collaborative ($55,000) and Agape Child & Family Services Inc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Collective Blueprint?

The Collective Blueprint reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.

What is The Collective Blueprint?

The Collective Blueprint is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2025.

What is The Collective Blueprint's EIN?

The Collective Blueprint's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3372081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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