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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2986413

BLUE DOT EDUCATION

Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92109

Financials

$504K$247K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLUE DOT EDUCATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$504,424$246,674$257,750$294,634$0$294,634
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$58,388
Program service revenue
$436,457
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$8,437
Other revenue
$9,579

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$80,241
Other salaries and wages
$107,554
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$187,795
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$300
Occupancy
$1,261
Travel
$58
Program services (functional)
$231,964
Management and general (functional)
$14,710

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$36,884
Total assets, end of year
$294,634
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$294,634
Net assets without donor restrictions
$294,634
Gross receipts
$504,424
Employees
4
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brian DelgadoPresident/CFO
Officer
40$22,191
Mike StrongDirector of Curriculum
Key employee
40$21,565
Andrew LerarioVice President/Secretary
Officer
40$16,750
Adam BorekExecutive Director/CEO
Officer
40$13,270
Molly HalfmanDirector of Programs
Key employee
20$6,500

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2157 THOMAS AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109-4620
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
2157 Thomas Ave, San Diego CA 92109
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Andrew Lerario, 2157 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Adam Borek, 12115 Wintergreen Dr Unit 3, Lakeside CA 92040
Signed the 990
Andrew Lerario, Executive Director
Phone
(619) 929-2735

Mission

To uplift communities and steward Earth ecosystems for future generations. We use education and community building to achieve these twin goals.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Calexico Nature Connection: The organization provided outdoor learning experiences to underserved youth through field trips to outdoor locations. Major grant-funded programming delivered under the Outdoor Equity Program. Operated on a reimbursement basis from the California OEP Grant.
    Expenses $218,484 · revenue $218,484
  • Mt. Empire Outdoor Learning Program (San Diego Foundation Grant): will support continuing program implementation in 2025.
    Expenses $18,213 · revenue $164,000
  • General Community Engagement: Development of community-based initiatives and programs supplying STEM opportunities for schools, students and environmental projects.
    Expenses $11,546 · revenue $53,937

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2986413
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$294,634
Income (IRS master file)
$504,424

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Adam Borek
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about BLUE DOT EDUCATION

What is the EIN of BLUE DOT EDUCATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE DOT EDUCATION is 47-2986413.
Is BLUE DOT EDUCATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to BLUE DOT EDUCATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLUE DOT EDUCATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BLUE DOT EDUCATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLUE DOT EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BLUE DOT EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Andrew Lerario.
Who are the officers and directors of BLUE DOT EDUCATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,191 (Brian Delgado, President/CFO).
How much revenue does BLUE DOT EDUCATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $504,424, expenses of $246,674 and total assets of $294,634 at year end.

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