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Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative

Bhsc is organized for religious & educational purposes including: the offering of academic classes and enrichment activities in the christian liberal arts tradition in order to enrich the …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative

BHSC provided academic support for homeschool families, with 88 students ages 6 to 16 in core subjects and extracurricular subjects including math, science, English Language Arts, literature, composition, Spanish, Latin, artist and composer study, nature journaling, geography, handicrafts, art, logic, writing, and choir. Educators and professors knowledgeable in their subjects were employed to teach. BHSC also provides opportunity for social contact for homeschooled children in a friendly Christian environment. For parents, BHSC provided a book club to support continued self-education for their individual homeschool programs.

Founded
Headquarters
Richmond, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

Bhsc is organized for religious & educational purposes including: the offering of academic classes and enrichment activities in the christian liberal arts tradition in order to enrich the lives of families in wonder, knowledge, and love.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 97%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.34%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.97
Program expenses$0.97 ($466,742)
97% to programs beats the peer average (95%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative is a registered education nonprofit based in Richmond, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 843352761. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $497K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative is located in Richmond, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative has $497K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $497K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative. 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.

Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 97% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

BHSC provided academic support for homeschool families, with 88 students ages 6 to 16 in core subjects and extracurricular subjects including math, science, English Language Arts, literature, composition, Spanish, Latin, artist and composer study, nature journaling, geography, handicrafts, art, logic, writing, and choir. Educators and professors knowledgeable in their subjects were employed to teach. BHSC also provides opportunity for social contact for homeschooled children in a friendly Christian environment. For parents, BHSC provided a book club to support continued self-education for their individual homeschool programs. Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among education charities registered in United States: Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $497K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 843352761, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
97% to programs
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

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Leadership

NA
Natalya Estes
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Alisa S•••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - VICE CHA
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Andrew F•••••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - DIRECTOR
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Bethany G•••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - DIRECTOR
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Gary H•••••••••
Board of Director - Sectary
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Jennifer H•••••••••
CHAIR OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KA
Kathryn J••••
Board of Director
NA
Natalya E••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - TREASURE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative This page 93 $496,564 97%
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%
Cypress Grove Academy 93 $417,473 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative

What is Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative?
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Richmond, United States. BHSC provided academic support for homeschool families, with 88 students ages 6 to 16 in core subjects and extracurricular subjects including math, science, English Language Arts, literature, composition, Spanish, Latin, artist and composer study, nature journaling, geography, handicrafts, art, logic, writing, and choir. Educators and professors knowledgeable in their subjects were employed to teach. BHSC also provides opportunity for social contact for homeschooled children in a friendly Christian environment. For parents, BHSC provided a book club to support continued self-education for their individual homeschool programs.
When was Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative founded?
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative was founded in 2019.
Who leads Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative?
Natalya Estes serves as Treasurer.
Where is Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative located?
Headquartered in Richmond, United States.
What is Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative trustworthy?
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative's registration number?
IRS EIN: 843352761.
What is Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative's website?
http://www.bluebonnetscholars.org