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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0805127

BLUES BABE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212

Financials

$336K$348K2023$319K$301K2024$396K$95K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLUES BABE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$396,423$94,645$301,778$312,611$0$312,611
December 31, 2024990$319,439$301,413$18,026$10,830$0$10,830
December 31, 2023990$336,486$347,765-$11,279-$7,196$0-$7,196
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$396,423
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$6,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,000
Occupancy
$4,126
Program services (functional)
$66,914
Management and general (functional)
$27,731

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,830
Total assets, end of year
$312,611
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$312,611
Net assets without donor restrictions
$312,611
Gross receipts
$396,423
Employees
0
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
PA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DANIEL CRAIGExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
20$6,000
JILL SCOTTDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AISHA WINFIELDEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
20$72,000
ISAAC EWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VALERIE V GAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRANDON PANKEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JILL SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AISHA WINFIELDEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
10$82,600
ISAAC EWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VALERIE V GAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRANDON PANKEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JILL SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 300, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-2624
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DANIEL CRAIG, 9465 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 300, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Signed the 990
DANIEL CRAIG, Executive Director
Phone
(310) 306-8897
Return prepared by
Fortitude Financial Management LLC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 55-0805127 or by the name BLUES BABE FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ASSISTING STUDENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE AND CULTIVATE A MINDSET OF LEADERSHIP AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES ARE GEARED TOWARDS STUDENTS, AGES 9-21 IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA, PA AND CAMDEN, NJ.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CAMP JILL SCOTT: MANY CHILDREN WILL NEVER EXPLORE THE WORLD BEYOND THE PARAMETERS OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AS A RESULT OF ECONOMIC BARRIERS, SOCIAL/FAMILIAL/CULTURAL UPBRINGING, AND LACK OF TRANSPORTATION. CAMP JILL SCOTT ENSURES THAT STUDENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE COME TO UNDERSTAND THE JOYS OF NATURE. THE FREE ONE-WEEK DAY CAMP FOR STUDENTS FROM PHILADELPHIA BETWEEN THE AGES OF 9 AND 14 PROVIDES ART, MUSIC, SWIMMING, ROCK WALL CLIMBING, SCAVENGER HUNTS, FIELD GAMES AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THE CAMP ALSO PROVIDES SUMMER EMPLOYMENT TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS, FOLLOWING PEER-TO-PEER MENTORING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING WORKSHOPS. APPROXIMATELY 80 YOUTH ARE SERVED ANNUALLY THROUGH CAMP JILL SCOTT. CLEAN UP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: THE CLEAN UP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMMUNAL PRIDE AND WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DRIVES WITH TRASH AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL, THE CREATION OF GARDENS, AND LITTER FREE TRAINING. OUR "CLEAN UP" PARTNERS INCLUDE KEEP PHILADELPHIA BEAUTIFUL, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM SCHOOLS, AFRICAN AMERICAN UNITED FUND, CECIL B MOORE RECREATION CENTER, AND REYBURN PARK NEIGHBORWOODS. OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS HAVE DONATED THEIR TIME TO THIS BEATIFICATION PROJECT. MUSIC IN THE CLASSROOMS: A BIG PART OF MUSIC IS HAVING AN OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY AND PLAY AT AN EARLY AGE. THE BLUES BABE FOUNDATION TEAMS UP WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP PROVIDE MUSIC (INSTRUMENTATION, HISTORY, THEORY, RECORDING, PRODUCTION, AND BUSINESS) IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. IN 2011 A PILOT OF 40 STUDENTS IN THE 4TH GRADE AT PEIRCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENJOYED A HANDS-ON MUSIC EXPLORATION PROGRAM AT THEIR SCHOOL. COLLEGE BOUND WORKSHOPS: THERE ARE MANY STEPS BETWEEN COLLEGE ACCESS AND COLLEGE COMPLETION. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS A SERIES OF FREE WORKSHOPS TO NORTH PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS AND PARENTS SEEKING INFORMATION. THE WORKSHOPS ADDRESS FINANCIAL AID, SELECTING THE RIGHT COLLEGE AND MAJOR, GOAL SETTING, STUDY HABITS, AND PREPARING FOR THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE LIFE.
    Expenses $66,914

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
55-0805127
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$312,611
Income (IRS master file)
$396,423

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$396,423$94,645$312,611IRS
990December 2024$319,439$301,413$10,830XML
990December 2023$336,486$347,765-$7,196XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 55-0805127).

Questions about BLUES BABE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BLUES BABE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUES BABE FOUNDATION is 55-0805127.
Is BLUES BABE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to BLUES BABE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLUES BABE FOUNDATION 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 BLUES BABE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLUES BABE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLUES BABE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DANIEL CRAIG.
Who are the officers and directors of BLUES BABE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,000 (DANIEL CRAIG, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does BLUES BABE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $396,423, expenses of $94,645 and total assets of $312,611 at year end.

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