Nonprofit · EIN 94-2701342
BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN INC
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,123,434 | $3,223,401 | -$99,967 | $3,128,866 | $402,267 | $2,726,599 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,996,046 | $3,271,998 | -$275,952 | $3,187,308 | $442,264 | $2,745,044 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,907,932 | $3,120,026 | -$212,094 | $3,377,614 | $493,200 | $2,884,414 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $258,892
- of which government grants
- $125,000
- Program service revenue
- $2,846,187
- Investment income
- $16,601
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $11,293
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,039
- Other revenue
- $1,754
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $268,790
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $201,941
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,678,585
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,271,879
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,172
- Accounting fees
- $51,959
- Occupancy
- $179,147
- Travel
- $4,264
- Depreciation
- $87,901
- Program services (functional)
- $2,858,524
- Management and general (functional)
- $325,689
- Fundraising (functional)
- $39,188
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,187,308
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,128,866
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $402,267
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,726,599
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,652,904
- Publicly traded securities
- $761,336
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,422,791
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $303,808
- Gross receipts
- $3,130,523
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 32
- Year formed
- 1980
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christa Edwards | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $112,149 | $12,334 |
| Rosalia Arteaga-Romo | Board Member Trustee or director | 40 | $67,456 | $10,002 |
| Lauren Webster | Co-President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ranjana Zunino | Co-President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Green | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Morgan Fiddler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Gould-Bailey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Farrar | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Jennifer Myers Harrison | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Lee | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Leisel Whitlock Peterson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Bush | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacy Owens | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christa Edwards | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $118,298 | $12,611 |
| Rosalia Arteaga-Romo | Board Member Trustee or director | 40 | $57,408 | $10,402 |
| Lauren Webster | Co-President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Green | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ranjana Zunino | Co-President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Morgan Fiddler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Gould-Bailey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Farrar | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Jennifer Myers Harrison | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Lee | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Leisel Whitlock Peterson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Bush | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacy Owens | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christa Edwards | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $101,157 | $9,526 |
| Rosalia Arteaga-Romo | Board Member Trustee or director | 40 | $57,408 | $10,402 |
| Brooke Abola | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Alycia Kellman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Webster | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Shih | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rose Snyder | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren Webster | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Green | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ranjana Zunino | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Morgan Fiddler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Farrar | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Haneefah Shuaibe-Peters | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Freitas | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Jennifer Myers Harrison | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Lee | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Leisel Whitlock Peterson | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3021 BROOKDALE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94602-2715
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Christa Edwards, 3021 Brookdale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
- Signed the 990
- Stacy Owens, Treasurer
- Phone
- (510) 261-1076
- Website
- www.blueskies4children.org
- Return prepared by
- Iryna AC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2701342 or by the name BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN 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
THE MISSION OF BLUESKIES IS TO PRACTICE AND TEACH AN OPTIMAL APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND CARE OF YOUNG CHILDREN BASED ON THE INTERRELATED DISCIPLINES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. SUCH AN APPROACH SUSTAINS AND SUPPORTS TODAYS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND PROVIDES A MODEL EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR CAREGIVERS AND THE COMMUNITY. BLUESKIES IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A HIGH-QUALITY SUPPORT SYSTEM TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENSURING THE HEALTH OF TODAYS WORKING FAMILIES AND SOCIETY.
Program accomplishments
- Infant Toddler - The Infant Toddler program at the Organization offers a supportive environment for children from 2 months old through age 2, preparing them for the next stage of their development. Infants benefit from a low children-to-teacher ratio and consistent, loving caregivers who foster trust and exploration. As children grow, they transition from the Baby House to the Wobbly Walkers classroom, which caters to their increasing mobility and curiosity. By age 2, they move to the Todds classroom, where the focus is on understanding individuality and separation, and after 2, they advance to the Nursery School.Expenses $1,686,534 · grants $171,961 · revenue $1,603,792
- Nursery School - Children in the Nursery School range in age from 2 to 5 years old. The Nursery School contains three distinctly different classrooms: the Playroom, Homeroom, and Schoolroom. The three years of preschool are filled with experiences and individualized coaching that help children learn first who they are, then how to be a friend and have a friend, and finally how to enjoy being a member of a groupall key requirements for success in elementary school.Expenses $1,171,990 · grants $96,829 · revenue $1,242,395
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2701342
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,128,866
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,130,523
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,123,434 | $3,223,401 | $3,128,866 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,996,046 | $3,271,998 | $3,187,308 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,907,932 | $3,120,026 | $3,377,614 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,728,442 | $2,725,811 | $3,236,366 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 94-2701342).
Questions about BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN INC
- What is the EIN of BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN INC is 94-2701342.
- Is BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN 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 SKIES FOR CHILDREN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Christa Edwards.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,149 (Christa Edwards, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,123,434, expenses of $3,223,401 and total assets of $3,128,866 at year end.
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