Overview
The Blue Sky Foundation, based in Edwardsville, Illinois, is a philanthropic organization focused on supporting academics, students, and education. Despite having modest assets of $11,855, the foundation reported significant expenses of $476,213 against a revenue of $5,552, indicating a substantial investment in its mission. The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Edwardsville, IL, and St. Louis, MO. The leadership team includes Michael Bailey as President, Kristie Bailey as Secretary, and Jamie Mehrtens as Treasurer, all of whom volunteer their time without compensation.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $482,516 in 2023
2 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $470,769 | GIVING HEARTS INITIATIVE INC | TO FUND THE STARTUP OF FUTURE CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS | 90 EDWARDSVILLE PROF PARK EDWARDSVILLE, IL US | 2024 |
| $1,650 | BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | TO SUPPORT THE ART AND LITERATURE GROWTH OF STUDENTS | 4568 W PINE BLVD ST LOUIS, MO US | 2024 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MB
MICHAEL BAILEY
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2022 |
KB
KRISTIE BAILEY
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2022 |
JM
JAMIE MEHRTENS
| TREASURER | $0 | 2022 |
MB
MICHAEL BAILEY
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2023 |
KB
KRISTIE BAILEY
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2023 |
JM
JAMIE MEHRTENS
| TREASURER | $0 | 2023 |
MB
MICHAEL BAILEY
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2024 |
KB
KRISTIE BAILEY
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2024 |
JM
JAMIE MEHRTENS
| TREASURER | $0 | 2024 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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