BLU Educational Foundation
San Bernardino, CA ·EIN 59-3823989 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds BLU Educational Foundation?
BLU Educational Foundation is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Inland Empire Community Foundation ($2.0M), The Heising-simons Foundation ($625K), Weingart Foundation ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to BLU Educational Foundation between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland Empire Community Foundation | $2,018,687 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Heising-simons Foundation | $625,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Weingart Foundation | $400,250 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The California Wellness Foundation | $400,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| College Futures Foundation | $300,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $300,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The California Endowment | $200,750 | 5 | 2020–2021 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | $150,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Gates Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Education Trust Inc | $137,091 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | $110,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $105,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| California Community Foundation | $90,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Jobs for the Future Inc | $75,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr Fund | $62,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Kresge Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| California Black Power Network | $33,727 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tides Center | $30,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Institute for College Access & | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Growing Inland Achievement | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Community Partners | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The James Irvine Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has BLU Educational Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Inland Empire Community Foundation | Education | $506,800 |
| 2024 | The Heising-simons Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2024 | California Black Power Network | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $33,727 |
| 2024 | Conservation Lands Foundation | Promote conservation | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Institute for College Access & | Uplifting Cal Grant Reform | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The James Irvine Foundation | Support for Civic Engagement programs | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Inland Empire Community Foundation | Education | $531,500 |
| 2023 | College Futures Foundation | PROGRAM GRANT | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Weingart Foundation | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Gates Foundation | K-12 EDUCATION; POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION; PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Education Trust Inc | SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| 2023 | The Heising-simons Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Conservation Lands Foundation | Promote conservation | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Tides Center | QUALITY EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Southern California Grantmakers | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | California Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr Fund | FOR THE FUND'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY. | $7,000 |
| 2022 | Inland Empire Community Foundation | Black Equity Initiative Co-Chair; College Exodus Project; Community Engagement/Promotion; Inland Empire Black Equity Initiative Fellowship; JUST SB Program | $545,193 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $300,000 |
| 2022 | Southern California Grantmakers | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Heising-simons Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr Fund | TO SUPPORT BLACK-LED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS CALIFORNIA TO ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY. | $55,000 |
| 2022 | The Kresge Foundation | TO IMPROVE COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY FOR BLACK STUDENTS IN CALIFORNIA. | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Conservation Lands Foundation | PROMOTE CONSERVATION | $30,000 |
| 2022 | California Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Education Trust Inc | Support | $8,000 |
| 2021 | The California Wellness Foundation | FOR CORE OPERATING SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY TO ENGAGE YOUTH AND FAMILIES LIVING IN THE INLAND REGION IN ORGANIZING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY AND RACIAL JUSTICE IN CALIFORNIA. | $400,000 |
| 2021 | Weingart Foundation | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2021 | The California Endowment | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH, ADULTS AND ORGANIZATIONS AND PROMOTES THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ARTS AND NARRATIVE NECESSARY TO BUILD HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITIES IN SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTIES. | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Inland Empire Community Foundation | CCF SCAG Housing, IE Educational Equity Program, Just SB Outreach, and computer tablets. | $116,026 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds BLU Educational Foundation?
BLU Educational Foundation is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Inland Empire Community Foundation ($2.0M), The Heising-simons Foundation ($625K), Weingart Foundation ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to BLU Educational Foundation between 2020–2024.
Who is BLU Educational Foundation's largest funder?
Inland Empire Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of BLU Educational Foundation, with $2.0M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has BLU Educational Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to BLU Educational Foundation across 47 grants from 23 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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