2024-04-11T22:52:46-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 834307421 BLUE LEGACY BLUE 3605502071 7419 Ebbert Dr SE Port Orchard WA 983679753 Jennifer DiMarco Chief Financial Officer 3605502071 2024-04-11 Jennifer DiMarco 999009999 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X www.BlueForgeGroup.org X X 166691 X 131499 0 19896 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15296 13122 2174 0 153569 0 0 0 12548 35581 0 97540 145669 7900 14717 0 22617 14717 22617 0 0 0 0 14717 22617 0 0 14717 22617 Support and education of artisans (authors, actors, filmmakers, musicians, game designers and other creative artists) marginalized due to age, race, sexuality, disability, or economic status. Home Heart: Transitional housing got marginalized artisans with a special focus on at-risk youth and veterans. 0 34139 Diversity in Print: Showcasing the work of and supporting and educating marginalized authors, poets, autobiographers, and biographers. 0 24385 Blue Village: Showcasing the work of and supporting and educating marginalized actors and filmmakers. 0 19508 Other program services (as described in Schedule O). 0 19508 97540 Jennifer DiMarco Chief Financial Officer 60 0 0 0 Abie Ekenezar Director 5 0 0 0 Angela Faro Director 20 0 0 0 Michelle Myre Director 5 0 0 0 Amber Rainey Director 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WA Jennifer DiMarco 7419 Ebbert Dr SE Port Orchard WA 983679753 3605502071 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 24572 39640 30688 82511 151395 328806 32113 71095 28857 32776 15296 180137 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56685 110735 59545 115287 166691 508943 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 508943 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56685 110735 59545 115287 166691 508943 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Details for 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses, $97,539.52: $78031.61 is detailed on 990-EZ, Part III, Lines 28 through 30, for our programs Home Heart, Diversity in Print, and Blue Village. $9753.95 for Create4U, essential aid to at-risk youth interested in the arts. $4876.98 for Seriously Cereal, inclusive early childhood and family education. $4876.98 for Diversity in Gaming, showcasing and educating marginalized designers. Community Impact: In 2023, we served more than 4600 artisans and their families by providing essential day to day support and education in the arts. More than 50,000 individuals were impacted by the work created by the artisans we served. 85% of our artisans mentored other marginalized artisans to showcase what's possible for all people and what services we make accessible to all artisans. Community Demographics: 70% of our artisans are Black, Indigenous or multiracial. 65% of our artisans are disabled. 60% of our artisans are seniors. 50% of our artisans are LGBTQ+. 50% of our artisans are veterans. 40% of our artisans grew up in poverty. Mission Statement: To educate, empower, and elevate artisans (authors, actors, filmmakers, musicians, game designers, and other creative artists) who have been marginalized due to their race, sexuality, age, disability, or economic status. To maintain a safe campus for our artisans to create, work, and transition into a career in the arts or into creating a creative legacy.