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Blue Sky Foundation is a private corporation based in SANTEE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Patricia Platt Rust. It holds total assets of $602K. Annual income is reported at $80K. Total assets have grown from $123K in 2011 to $602K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Blue Sky Foundation has made 7 grants totaling $217K, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $60K and $80K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Oklahoma. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Blue Sky Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, OK.
Blue Sky Foundation has distributed a total of $217K across 7 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $75K.
Blue Sky Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Blue Sky Foundation is headquartered in SANTEE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Rust | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia Platt-Rust | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$602K
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$602K
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$217K
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline ChurchGEN OPS | La Mesa, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Visiting AngelsSUPPORT FALL VICTIM | Yukon, OK | $2K | 2022 |
| Christian Elementary School WestGEN OPS | El Cajon, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Shadow Mountain Community ChurchGEN OPS | El Cajon, CA | $15K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA