Blue Legacy
Support and education of artisans (authors, actors, filmmakers, musicians, game designers and other creative artists) marginalized due to age, race, sexuality, disability, or economic status.
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School's Out. This summer program funded by ArtsWA (the Washington State Arts Commission) allowed us to provide an extensive summer program for young adults with team sports, nature trails, adult artist mentors, groceries, goods, and hands-on experience with writing, directing, acting and crewing their own film project. Renew. Funded by ArtsWA, this program allowed us to bring together nine poets ranging in age from twenty to ninety years old so they could perform poems in five public parks in Washington State as well as on camera to be shared on the internet. Poets all identified as women with a wide variety of race, size, sexuality and age. Arts in Education. For the second and final year, as funded by ArtsWA, …
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Mission
Support and education of artisans (authors, actors, filmmakers, musicians, game designers and other creative artists) marginalized due to age, race, sexuality, disability, or economic status.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Blue Legacy with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBlue Legacy is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Port Orchard, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 834307421. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $84K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Blue Legacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 834307421. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Blue Legacy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Blue Legacy is located in Port Orchard, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Based on official tax filings, Blue Legacy has $84K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Blue Legacy is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $84K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Blue Legacy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Blue Legacy holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
School's Out. This summer program funded by ArtsWA (the Washington State Arts Commission) allowed us to provide an extensive summer program for young adults with team sports, nature trails, adult artist mentors, groceries, goods, and hands-on experience with writing, directing, acting and crewing their own film project. Renew. Funded by ArtsWA, this program allowed us to bring together nine poets ranging in age from twenty to ninety years old so they could perform poems in five public parks in Washington State as well as on camera to be shared on the internet. Poets all identified as women with a wide variety of race, size, sexuality and age. Arts in Education... Blue Legacy is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $84K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Blue Legacy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blue Legacy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 834307421, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BLUE LEGACY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 16 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1989
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Blue Legacy
- What is Blue Legacy?
- Blue Legacy is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Port Orchard, United States. School's Out. This summer program funded by ArtsWA (the Washington State Arts Commission) allowed us to provide an extensive summer program for young adults with team sports, nature trails, adult artist mentors, groceries, goods, and hands-on experience with writing, directing, acting and crewing their own film project. Renew. Funded by ArtsWA, this program allowed us to bring together nine poets ranging in age from twenty to ninety years old so they could perform poems in five public parks in Washington State as well as on camera to be shared on the internet. Poets all identified as women with a wide variety of race, size, sexuality and age. Arts in Education. For the second and final year, as funded by ArtsWA, we ran the Washington Students Speak program which allows elementary, middle, and high school classrooms in Washington State to create (at no cost) hardback portfolios of student art and writing with extensive in-classroom support from working artists. Additional programs and services as described in Schedule O.
- When was Blue Legacy founded?
- Blue Legacy was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Blue Legacy?
- Jennifer DiMarco serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is Blue Legacy located?
- Headquartered in Port Orchard, WA, United States.
- What is Blue Legacy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is Blue Legacy trustworthy?
- Blue Legacy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Blue Legacy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 834307421. Registration: 83-4307421 (United States).
- What is Blue Legacy's website?
- http://www.blueforgegroup.org