Blue Adobe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blue Adobe Foundation is a private foundation in Gardnerville, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $996,385 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $228,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$996,385
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$228,500
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $772,250 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $772,250 | 44 | $16.9 million |
| 2024 | $996,385 | 44 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
Blue Adobe Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Blue Adobe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $302,400 |
| Nevada | 8 | $289,600 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $253,510 |
| Colorado | 4 | $67,300 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $24,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $20,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,650 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,525 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jaars Inc | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $228,500 |
| High Sierra Fellowship Cancer Fund | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $146,700 |
| Camp Okizu | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $65,000 |
| Ijn Medical Ministry | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $61,000 |
| Bakersfield Pregnancy Center | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $57,000 |
| Reno Sparks Gospel Mission | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $56,000 |
| Jesus Film Project | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $51,400 |
| Golden Empire Gleaners | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $42,300 |
| Cross Purpose | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $42,000 |
| Pacific Justice Institute | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $24,500 |
| Voice of the Martyrs | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $24,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $22,810 |
| Alliance Defense Fund | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $17,500 |
| Community Bible Study International | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $16,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $10,000 |
| Teen Challenge | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $10,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $9,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $8,125 |
| Deaf Missions | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $7,000 |
| Life Water | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $6,800 |
| Wounded Hero Fund - Kern County | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $6,750 |
| Calvary Chapel South Lake Tahoe | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $6,500 |
| Friends in Service | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $6,500 |
| Gideon's International | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $6,500 |
| Life Choices | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $6,500 |
| Family Research Council | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $6,150 |
| Awaken Inc | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $6,000 |
| National Right to Life | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $5,500 |
| Rescue Mission | Carryout charitable purpose of fdn | $4,650 |
| Jews for Jesus | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $4,500 |
| International Cooperating Ministry | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $3,900 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $3,000 |
| The Free Wheelchair Mission | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $3,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $2,800 |
| Austin's House | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $2,600 |
| Crown Financial Ministries | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $2,400 |
| New Tribes Mission | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $2,400 |
| Billy Graham Evalengelistic Associa | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $2,200 |
| Thru the Bible Radio | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $2,000 |
| Youth for Christ Bakersfield Ca | Carry out charitable purpose of fdn | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Lake
- Carolyn Lake
- Susan Lake
- David Lake
Questions people ask
Does Blue Adobe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blue Adobe Foundation give?
$996,385 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Blue Adobe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Lake (President), Carolyn Lake (Secretary), Susan Lake (Cfo) and David Lake (Director).
What does Blue Adobe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.