Nonprofit · EIN 92-1730790
BLUE GRIT
Tax-exempt · CHEYENNE, WY 82001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,468,746 | $6,123,779 | -$3,655,033 | $370,111 | $1,052,176 | -$682,065 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,432,954 | $4,459,986 | $2,972,968 | $6,773,573 | $3,800,605 | $2,972,968 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $422,543
- Program service revenue
- $2,046,203
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $156,995
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $319,766
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,048,564
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,929,601
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $62,651
- Occupancy
- $914,498
- Travel
- $185,367
- Program services (functional)
- $5,264,462
- Management and general (functional)
- $788,674
- Fundraising (functional)
- $70,643
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,773,573
- Total assets, end of year
- $370,111
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,052,176
- Net assets, end of year
- -$682,065
- Gross receipts
- $2,468,746
- Employees
- 66
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- WY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER SASSE | PRESIDENT, VP, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $90,769 | $13,623 |
| NATHAN PONDER | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $75,468 | $5,865 |
| DIRK ANDERSON | TREASURER, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $58,794 | $9,508 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER SASSE | PRESIDENT, VP, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $66,650 | $10,256 |
| NATHAN PONDER | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $58,121 | $4,624 |
| DIRK ANDERSON | TREASURER, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $51,634 | $7,005 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1718 CAPITOL AVE, CHEYENNE, WY 82001-4528
- In care of
- % TYLER SASSE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1718 CAPITOL AVE, CHEYENNE WY 82001
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TYLER SASSE, 1718 CAPITOL AVE, CHEYENNE, WY 82001
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- TYLER SASSE, 1718 CAPITOL AVE, CHEYENNE WY 82001
- Signed the 990
- TYLER SASSE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (307) 284-5313
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSON GLOBAL BUSINESS GROUP LLC
Mission
RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING BLUE-COLLAR TRADES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WELDING). TO SUPPORT AWARENESS PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS, THEREBY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO PURSUE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON PRACTICAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS. THIS EFFORT WILL SUPPORT THE REVIVAL OF THE MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE AND JOB GROWTH IN THE UNITED STATES.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOL TO TRAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO BEGIN A CAREER IN WELDING. THIS INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF STUDENT HOUSING WHILE THEY ATTEND SCHOOL. SUPPORT OF THE WELDING INDUSTRY BY OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS SO THAT THEY MAY OBTAIN THE NEEDED EDUCATION TO BEGIN A CAREER IN WELDING. DURING 2024, OVER 190 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED.Expenses $5,264,462 · grants $156,995 · revenue $2,046,203
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-1730790
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $370,111
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,468,746
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,432,954 | $4,459,986 | $6,773,573 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: TYLER SASSE | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 GRIT
- What is the EIN of BLUE GRIT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE GRIT is 92-1730790.
- Is BLUE GRIT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BLUE GRIT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE GRIT 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 GRIT 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 GRIT 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 GRIT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TYLER SASSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE GRIT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,769 (TYLER SASSE, PRESIDENT, VP, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BLUE GRIT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,468,746, expenses of $6,123,779 and total assets of $370,111 at year end.
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