Blue Sky Fund
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2026
Total received
$2.4M
Foundation funders
38
Grants recorded
98
Years covered
2018–2026
Who funds Blue Sky Fund?
Blue Sky Fund is funded by 38 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation Inc ($1.0M), Herndon Foundation ($235K), Robins Foundation ($190K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Blue Sky Fund between 2018–2026.
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| Woodard & Curran Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $9,989 | 1 | 2022 |
| Quail Roost Foundation | $8,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Madmone Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sageview Foundation | $3,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Waltie Fund | $2,850 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Swantz Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Charles M Caravati Foundation | $2,050 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Chad Campana Memorial Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hamilton Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $1,860 | 4 | 2022–2023 |
| Townebank Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ann and Ari Deshe Foundation | $300 | 1 | 2018 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2018) to $576K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
What grants has Blue Sky Fund received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Virginia Environmental Endowment | BLUE SKY FUND EXPLORERS PROGRAM - NATURE-BASED SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Virginia Environmental Endowment | PUBLIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Tr R & CT Gwathmey Mem Uw EGJ | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | PWC Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Freeman Family Foundation | BLUE SKY FUND EXPLORERS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2025 | George J & Effie L Seay | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Richmond Jewish Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Nunnally Foundation-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Waltie Fund | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $500 |
| 2025 | The Charles M Caravati Foundation | DONATION | $300 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS | $169,850 |
| 2024 | Robins Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $125,000 |
| 2024 | The William H - John G - Emma Scott | EAST END OFFICE EXPANSION SPACE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Herndon Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Virginia Nonprofit Housing Coalition | K-12 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Herndon Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Nunnally Foundation-Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Pauley Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Shelton H Short Jr Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Clif Family Foundation | Enhance Community Health | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Richard S Reynolds Foundation | EXPLORER'S PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Freeman Family Foundation | BLUE SKY FUND EXPLORERS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Leg up Foundation | PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT MISSION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Waltie Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | The Charles M Caravati Foundation | DONATION | $300 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS | $334,312 |
| 2023 | Brookfield Inc | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation | SUPPORT EXPANSION INTO A NEW COMMUNITY-CENTRIC OFFICE SPACE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Herndon Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Virginia Environmental Endowment | 2022-2023 EXPLORERS PROGRAM | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 98 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Blue Sky Fund?
Blue Sky Fund is funded by 38 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation Inc ($1.0M), Herndon Foundation ($235K), Robins Foundation ($190K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Blue Sky Fund between 2018–2026.
Who is Blue Sky Fund's largest funder?
The Community Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Blue Sky Fund, with $1.0M across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Blue Sky Fund received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.4M in grants to Blue Sky Fund across 98 grants from 38 funders between 2018–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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