Nonprofit · EIN 92-0867893
BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $201,885 | $361,546 | -$159,661 | $846,968 | $30,729 | $816,239 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,046,316 | $180,418 | $865,898 | $997,400 | $21,500 | $975,900 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $191,172 | $68,170 | $123,002 | $123,002 | $0 | $123,002 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $176,961
- of which government grants
- $7,500
- Program service revenue
- $20,606
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,318
- Other revenue
- $4,318
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $89,183
- Other salaries and wages
- $104,539
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $219,277
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,279
- Accounting fees
- $23,031
- Occupancy
- $3,909
- Travel
- $546
- Program services (functional)
- $239,933
- Management and general (functional)
- $64,915
- Fundraising (functional)
- $56,698
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $997,400
- Total assets, end of year
- $846,968
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,729
- Net assets, end of year
- $816,239
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $224,739
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $591,500
- Gross receipts
- $206,317
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JILLIAN SUNDBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $47,115 | $2,808 |
| LOUIS RODARTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA EMMERT | DIRECTOR UNTIL 4-2025 Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYLOR JONES | DIRECTOR UNTIL 11-2024 Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCES DICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAAC KIEHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL GOMEZ-ACOSTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HUGHES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLEEN BADMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SCHIMKE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA GOMEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAYSON MATTHEWS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILLIAN SUNDBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SINCE 6-2024 Officer | 40 | $3,365 |
| LOUIS RODARTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $3,000 |
| PATRICIA EMMERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TAYLOR JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRANCES DICKMAN | DIRECTOR SINCE 2-2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ISAAC KIEHL | DIRECTOR SINCE 2-2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL GOMEZ-ACOSTA | DIRECTOR SINCE 2-2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAYSON MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR SINCE 2-2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANGELA GOMEZ | DIRECTOR SINCE 2-2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN HUGHES | DIRECTOR SINCE 2-2024 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLEEN BADMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SCHIMKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLEEN BADMAN | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SCHIMKE | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| LOUIS RODARTE | TREASURER | 7 | $0 |
| PATRICIA EMMERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TAYLOR JONES | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1834 E WILLETTA ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85006-3047
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHARLEEN BADMAN, PO BOX 475, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85006
- Signed the 990
- CHARLEEN BADMAN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (917) 582-2590
- Return prepared by
- MONICA J STERN CPA PLLC
Mission
BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT IS A GROUP OF CHEFS, RESTAURATEURS, FARMERS, AND COMMUNITY FOOD ADVOCATES WHO WORK TOGETHER IN A COLLECTIVE AND COMMITTED EFFORT TO EXPAND, ENCOURAGE, AND EDUCATE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH FOOD.
Program accomplishments
- CHEF IN THE GARDEN - A GARDEN-BASED PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO RETHINK UNFAMILIAR FOODS THROUGH GROWING AND COOKING ACTIVITIES. BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT WORKS WITH TEACHERS AND STAFF TO INTEGRATE TASTE EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON CULINARY AND GARDEN TECHNIQUES INTO CURRICULUM TO ENGAGE ALL SENSES AND ENCOURAGE LEARNING THROUGH DOING. BUILDING SKILL AT SCHOOL FOSTERS A DEEPER CONNECTION TO CLASSROOM LEARNING CONCEPTS SO THEY ARE MORE EMPOWERED TO CREATE AT HOME. THIS PROGRAM MAKES STUDENT RECIPES AND SOURCES ACCESSIBLE, SO PARENTS AND FAMILIES CAN EXPLORE AND EXPAND ON OUR EFFORTS.Expenses $167,836 · revenue $6,973
- FEEDING THE FUTURE - A STUDENT COMPETITION CHALLENGING TEAMS TO CREATE A MEAL THAT MEETS FEDERAL NUTRITION AND FISCAL GUIDELINES OF THE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE SCHOOL FOOD PROFESSION AND THE WONDERFUL HUMANS THAT FEED KIDS EVERY DAY. FEEDING THE FUTURE DOUBLES AS BOTH A CULINARY CLASSROOM FOR PARTICIPATING STUDENTS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE AWARENESS FOR PARENTS, PRINCIPALS AND POLITICIANS.Expenses $72,097 · grants $15,500 · revenue $13,633
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0867893
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $846,968
- Income (IRS master file)
- $206,317
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $201,885 | $361,546 | $846,968 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $501,316 | $180,418 | $452,400 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $191,172 | $68,170 | $123,002 | XML |
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 92-0867893).
Questions about BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC is 92-0867893.
- Is BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT 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 BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHARLEEN BADMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,115 (JILLIAN SUNDBERG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BLUE WATERMELON PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $201,885, expenses of $361,546 and total assets of $846,968 at year end.
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