Bluedot Institute Inc
Bluedot institute, inc. Is a nonprofit organization dedicated to (1) supporting a network of student climate leaders interested in promoting solution-oriented projects for their schools and/or communities via …
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The emerging leaders program -- expenses $47,873the bluedot institute highlights and publishes high school students' environmental work,activism, and solution-oriented climate projects. The bluedot institute (bdi) provides editorial support and mentorship for writing, poems, photographs, research work, or videos. The students and faculty engaged with bdI come from twelve high schools currently and the roster is growing. Bluedot roundtables -- expenses $4,500bluedot roundtables are public gatherings, in person or via video chat, hosted or co-sponsered by the bluedot institute (bdi). Presentations feature innovators, community activists, and stakeholders, and focus on local issues related to climate change. BdI helps communities hosting bluedot roundtables to talk to each other, share good ideas, and answer questions. When the emerging leaders spearhead events at their …
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Mission
Bluedot institute, inc. Is a nonprofit organization dedicated to (1) supporting a network of student climate leaders interested in promoting solution-oriented projects for their schools and/or communities via student-based programs, (2) helping students develop their journalistic and communication skills in connection with climate change and fostering communication between students in different locations, and (3) sponsoring public forums, discussion based meetings and roundtables, town hall meetings, and other gatherings for the general public for the purposes of discourse and solving matters of environmental and climate change adaptation and mitigation.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Bluedot Institute Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (2 filed years)
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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBluedot Institute Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Westlake Village, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 862758477. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $446K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bluedot Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 862758477. 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.
Bluedot Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Bluedot Institute Inc is located in Westlake Village, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bluedot Institute Inc has $446K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bluedot Institute Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $446K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bluedot Institute Inc. 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, Bluedot Institute Inc 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). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
The emerging leaders program -- expenses $47,873the bluedot institute highlights and publishes high school students' environmental work,activism, and solution-oriented climate projects. The bluedot institute (bdi) provides editorial support and mentorship for writing, poems, photographs, research work, or videos. The students and faculty engaged with bdI come from twelve high schools currently and the roster is growing. Bluedot roundtables -- expenses $4,500bluedot roundtables are public gatherings, in person or via video chat, hosted or co-sponsered by the bluedot institute (bdi). Presentations feature innovators, community activists, and stakeholders, and focus on local issues related to climate change. BdI helps communities hosting bluedot roundtables to talk to each other, share good ideas, and... Bluedot Institute Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $446K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Bluedot Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bluedot Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 862758477, 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
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BLUEDOT INSTITUTE INC 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 (4)
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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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 10 officers on file
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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 · 2020
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bluedot Institute Inc
- What is Bluedot Institute Inc?
- Bluedot Institute Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Westlake Village, United States. The emerging leaders program -- expenses $47,873the bluedot institute highlights and publishes high school students' environmental work,activism, and solution-oriented climate projects. The bluedot institute (bdi) provides editorial support and mentorship for writing, poems, photographs, research work, or videos. The students and faculty engaged with bdI come from twelve high schools currently and the roster is growing. Bluedot roundtables -- expenses $4,500bluedot roundtables are public gatherings, in person or via video chat, hosted or co-sponsered by the bluedot institute (bdi). Presentations feature innovators, community activists, and stakeholders, and focus on local issues related to climate change. BdI helps communities hosting bluedot roundtables to talk to each other, share good ideas, and answer questions. When the emerging leaders spearhead events at their schools, bdI provides support. Collaborations:the bluedot develops program partnerships to accelerate our reach and impact, through leadership training for select high school students passionate about climate issues. A current partnership is with earthdna and is a week-long intensive climate leadership program for high school students at the mit media lab in cambridge, ma. The bluedot institute will provide program leadership and curriculum design, and offer scholarships for underserved students. The institute is also partnering with 826la, a non-profit writing program in los angeles that reaches 6000 students to reach more underserved students.
- When was Bluedot Institute Inc founded?
- Bluedot Institute Inc was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Bluedot Institute Inc?
- Graciela Montgomery serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Bluedot Institute Inc located?
- Headquartered in Westlake Village, CA, United States.
- What is Bluedot Institute Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bluedot Institute Inc trustworthy?
- Bluedot Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Bluedot Institute Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 862758477.
- What is Bluedot Institute Inc's website?
- http://bluedot-institute.org