Private foundation · EIN 82-2346629 · Gardnerville, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Blue Adobe Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 44 grants paid, $996K total, median $6,500. 18% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
44
$996K
Median grant
$6,500
Stays in NV
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

44 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jaars IncWaxhaw, NCCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$229K
High Sierra Fellowship Cancer FundGardnerville, NVCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$147K
Camp OkizuNovato, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$65K
Ijn Medical MinistryGardnerville, NVCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$61K
Bakersfield Pregnancy CenterBakersfield, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$57K
Reno Sparks Gospel MissionReno, NVCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$56K
Jesus Film ProjectSan Clemente, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$51K
Golden Empire GleanersBakersfield, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$42K
Cross PurposeDenver, COCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$42K
Pacific Justice InstituteSacramento, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$25K
Voice of the MartyrsBartlesville, OKCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$24K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$23K
Alliance Defense FundScottsdale, AZCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$18K
Community Bible Study InternationalColorado Springs, COCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$16K
Semper Fi & America's FundOceanside, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$10K
Teen ChallengeSanta Clara, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$10K
Child Evangelism Fellowship IncFallon, NVCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$9,000
Campus Crusade for ChristOrlando, FLCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$8,125
Deaf MissionsCouncil Bluffs, IACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$7,000
Life WaterSan Luis Obispo, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$6,800
Wounded Hero Fund - Kern CountyBakersfield, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$6,750
Calvary Chapel South Lake TahoeSouth Lake Tahoe, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$6,500
Friends in ServiceCarson City, NVCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$6,500
Gideon's InternationalBakersfield, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$6,500
Life ChoicesLongmont, COCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$6,500
Family Research CouncilWashington, DCCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$6,150
Awaken IncReno, NVCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$6,000
National Right to LifeWashington, DCCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$5,500
Rescue MissionBakersfield, CACarryout charitable purpose of fdn$4,650
Jews for JesusSan Francisco, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$4,500
International Cooperating MinistryHampton, VACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$3,900
Prison Fellowship MinistriesMerrifield, VACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$3,000
The Free Wheelchair MissionPhoenix, AZCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$3,000
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$2,800
Austin's HouseMinden, NVCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$2,600
Crown Financial MinistriesGainesvile, GACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$2,400
New Tribes MissionSanford, FLCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$2,400
Billy Graham Evalengelistic AssociaCharlotte, NCCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$2,200
Thru the Bible RadioPasadena, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$2,000
Youth for Christ Bakersfield CaBakersfield, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$2,000
Sierra Therapeutic EquestrianMinden, NVCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$1,800
K-Love RadioRocklin, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$1,300
Kaxl RadioBakersfield, CACarry out charitable purpose of fdn$1,200
Water for GoodBentonville, ARCarry out charitable purpose of fdn$600

By state: California 17 · Nevada 8 · North Carolina 3 · Colorado 4 · Oklahoma 1 · Arizona 2

About this foundation

Blue Adobe Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gardnerville, Nevada, administered in care of Robert Lake, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Blue Adobe Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Blue Adobe Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $996K across 44 grants, a median of $6,500.

Where does Blue Adobe Foundation give?

California (17 grants), Nevada (8 grants), North Carolina (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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