Nonprofit · EIN 86-2758477
BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · WESTLAKE VLG, CA 91361
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $449,589 | $451,146 | -$1,557 | $82,202 | $167 | $82,035 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $445,571 | $534,583 | -$89,012 | $83,613 | $21 | $83,592 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $120,100 | $65,044 | $55,056 | $172,604 | $0 | $172,604 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $417,898
- Program service revenue
- $31,600
- Investment income
- $91
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $91
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $36,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $55,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $140,190
- Professional fundraising fees
- $10,000
- Legal fees
- $1,717
- Accounting fees
- $23,600
- Occupancy
- $24,135
- Travel
- $42,165
- Program services (functional)
- $312,679
- Management and general (functional)
- $110,178
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,289
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $83,613
- Total assets, end of year
- $82,202
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $167
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,035
- Gross receipts
- $474,635
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRACIELA MONTGOMERY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $75,000 |
| SARAH REAM | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| ANNABELLE BROTHERS | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLEO CARNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDWARD ALBRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRACIELA MONTGOMERY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $74,712 |
| SARAH REAM | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director | 20 | $25,761 |
| NICKI MILLER | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANNABELLE BROTHERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLEO CARNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICKI MILLER | SECRETARY / TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA RISKIN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| GRACIELA MONTGOMERY | CEO / CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
| SARAH REAM | VICE-CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2945 TOWNSGATE RD STE 200, WESTLAKE VLG, CA 91361-5866
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 2945 TOWNSGATE RD 200, WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91361
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GRACIELA MONTGOMERY, 2945 TOWNSGATE RD 200, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- VICTORIA RISKIN, 2945 TOWNSGATE RD 200, WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91361
- Signed the 990
- GRACIELA MONTGOMERY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (818) 703-7660
- Website
- BLUEDOT-INSTITUTE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RICHMAN ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 86-2758477 or by the name BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
BLUEDOT INSTITUTE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, WITH A FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND CREATIVITY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER YOUTH.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLISHING PATHWAY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THIS PROGRAM OFFERS PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP IN VARIOUS LITERARY STYLES, EDITORIAL GUIDANCE, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PUBLISH ORIGINAL WORK. THIS VIRTUAL SERIES FEATURES GUEST LECTURERS AND PROSE ASSIGNMENTS FOCUSING ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, ENCOURAGING PARTICIPANTS TO BRIDGE DISPARATE VIEWPOINTS AND DEVELOP A CONSTRUCTIVE FUTURE VISION. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS STRENGTHEN THEIR WRITING SKILLS WHILE BUILDING PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIOS.Expenses $59,972
- ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSTHIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOLERS WITH IMMERSIVE LEADERSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL RETREATS. THROUGH A SPECIALIZED CURRICULUM, STRATEGIC ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS, AND UNIQUE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, YOUTH GAIN VITAL SKILLS IN LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN BOTH SHORT AND LONG FORM.Expenses $168,058 · revenue $31,600
- FIRESIDE FELLOWSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THIS PROGRAM CONNECTS A NATIONAL NETWORK OF YOUTH WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTS FOR A VIRTUAL SERIES FOCUSED ON ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION AND CLIMATE HOPE. PARTICIPANTS DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS THAT CONCLUDE EACH APRIL, GAINING THE PRACTICAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO LEAD COMMUNITY-BASED, SOLUTION-DRIVEN ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES.Expenses $48,149
- COMMUNITY OUTREACHBLUEDOT INSTITUTE PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND CO-HOSTS LOCAL PUBLIC EVENTS, INCLUDING PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND FILMS, TO HIGHLIGHT CRITICAL ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED IDEAS REGARDING CLIMATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $36,500 · grants $36,500
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-2758477
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $82,202
- Income (IRS master file)
- $474,635
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $449,589 | $451,146 | $82,202 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $445,571 | $534,583 | $83,613 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $120,100 | $65,044 | $172,604 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: VICTORIA RISKIN | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 86-2758477).
Questions about BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC is 86-2758477.
- Is BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC 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 BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC 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 BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC 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 BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GRACIELA MONTGOMERY.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,000 (GRACIELA MONTGOMERY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $449,589, expenses of $451,146 and total assets of $82,202 at year end.
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