Blue Sky Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 35-2153383

Foundation Overview

Based in New Albany, IN, Blue Sky Foundation Inc has awarded 228 grants totaling $68,393,926 to organizations in Kentucky, Washington and 14 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $106 to $5,725,718, with a median award of $20,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$68,393,926
Total Assets
$292,932
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
15
Median Grant
$30,000
% Median Grant Growth
+200% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 40%

6 of 15 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Indiana

42% of grants are awarded in Indiana, with additional funding distributed across 16 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in New Albany (47%), Jeffersonville (17%), Bloomington (13%).

Funding Trajectory
+91%

Strong 91% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (75%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Blue Sky Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Arukah Animal International $30,000 Sausalito, CA, US General Funds 2024
Community Foundation Of Southern Indiana Inc $43,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2024
Discovery Institute $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Funds 2024
Forget Me Not Ministries $10,000 Harpers Ferry, WV, US General Funds 2024
Hoosiers For Good Inc $100,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds 2024
Indiana University Southeast $10,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2024
Iu Foundation $250 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds 2024
Kentucky Humane Society $10,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2024
Nadus Films Inc $31,500 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2024
New Life Ministries $2,500,000 Underwood, IN, US General Funds 2024
Northside Christian Church $250,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2024
Pan American Sanctuary Allicance $15,000 Portland, OR, US General Funds 2024
River Heritage Conservancy $150,000 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2024
Seed Louisville Inc $100,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2024
Smile Train $20,000 New York, NY, US General Funds 2024
21st Century Parks - Park Lands Of Floyds Fork $3,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2023
Discovery Institute $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Funds 2023
Donors Forum Of Kentuckiana $350 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2023
Forget Me Not Ministries $10,000 Harpers Ferry, WV, US General Funds 2023
Give Butter Leadership $260 Washington, DC, US General Funds 2023
Greater Louisville Inc $525 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2023
Indiana University Southeast $8,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2023
Iu Foundation $2,500 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds 2023
Jefferson Street Baptist Center $1,000,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2023
Kellogg Executive $5,500 Evanston, IL, US General Funds 2023
Light House Church $20,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds 2023
New Life Ministries $2,500,000 Underwood, IN, US General Funds 2023
Nf2 Biosolutions $350,000 West Chester, PA, US General Funds 2023
Northside Christian Church $250,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2023
Pan American Sanctuary Allicance $15,000 Portland, OR, US General Funds 2023
River Heritage Conservancy $250,000 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2023
Rotary Club Of Louisville $447 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2023
Save The Dogs $60,000 Milano, MILAN, IT General Funds 2023
Smile Train $20,000 New York, NY, US General Funds 2023
21st Century Parks - Park Lands Of Floyds Fork $3,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2023
Discovery Institute $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Funds 2023
Donors Forum Of Kentuckiana $350 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2023
Forget Me Not Ministries $10,000 Harpers Ferry, WV, US General Funds 2023
Give Butter Leadership $260 Washington, DC, US General Funds 2023
Greater Louisville Inc $525 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2023
Indiana University Southeast $8,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2023
Iu Foundation $2,500 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds 2023
Jefferson Street Baptist Center $1,000,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2023
Kellogg Executive $5,500 Evanston, IL, US General Funds 2023
Light House Church $20,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds 2023
New Life Ministries $2,500,000 Underwood, IN, US General Funds 2023
Nf2 Biosolutions $350,000 West Chester, PA, US General Funds 2023
Northside Christian Church $250,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2023
Pan American Sanctuary Allicance $15,000 Portland, OR, US General Funds 2023
River Heritage Conservancy $250,000 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2023
Rotary Club Of Louisville $447 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2023
Save The Dogs $60,000 Milano, MILAN, IT General Funds 2023
Smile Train $20,000 New York, NY, US General Funds 2023
21st Century Parks - Park Lands Of Floyds Fork $50,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Discovery Institute $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Funds 2022
Fairmont Elementary School $669 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Falls Of The Ohio Foundation $2,530 Clarksville, IN, US General Funds 2022
Forget Me Not Ministries $10,000 Harpers Ferry, WV, US General Funds 2022
Gen3 Foundation $150,000 Boulder, CO, US General Funds 2022
Homeless Coalition Of Southern Indiana $106 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Indiana University Southeast $8,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Interfaith Community Council $2,500 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Jefferson Street Baptist Center $800,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Lado Ministry $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Funds 2022
National Center For Families $2,495 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
New Life Ministries $2,500,000 Underwood, IN, US General Funds 2022
Northside Christian Church $250,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Pan American Sanctuary Allicance $25,000 Portland, OR, US General Funds 2022
River Heritage Conservancy $5,725,718 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2022
Salvation Army $570,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Samtec Associates Foundation Inc $1,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Save The Dogs $20,000 Milano, MILAN, IT General Funds 2022
Seeds To Oak $250,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Smile Train $20,000 New York, NY, US General Funds 2022
St John Center $525,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
21st Century Parks - Park Lands Of Floyds Fork $50,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Discovery Institute $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Funds 2022
Fairmont Elementary School $669 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Falls Of The Ohio Foundation $2,530 Clarksville, IN, US General Funds 2022
Forget Me Not Ministries $10,000 Harpers Ferry, WV, US General Funds 2022
Gen3 Foundation $150,000 Boulder, CO, US General Funds 2022
Homeless Coalition Of Southern Indiana $106 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Indiana University Southeast $8,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Interfaith Community Council $2,500 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Jefferson Street Baptist Center $800,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Lado Ministry $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Funds 2022
National Center For Families $2,495 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
New Life Ministries $2,500,000 Underwood, IN, US General Funds 2022
Northside Christian Church $250,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Pan American Sanctuary Allicance $25,000 Portland, OR, US General Funds 2022
River Heritage Conservancy $5,725,718 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2022
Salvation Army $570,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Samtec Associates Foundation Inc $1,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Save The Dogs $20,000 Milano, MILAN, IT General Funds 2022
Seeds To Oak $250,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Smile Train $20,000 New York, NY, US General Funds 2022
St John Center $525,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
21st Century Parks - Park Lands Of Floyds Fork $50,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Discovery Institute $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Funds 2022
Fairmont Elementary School $669 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Falls Of The Ohio Foundation $2,530 Clarksville, IN, US General Funds 2022
Forget Me Not Ministries $10,000 Harpers Ferry, WV, US General Funds 2022
Gen3 Foundation $150,000 Boulder, CO, US General Funds 2022
Homeless Coalition Of Southern Indiana $106 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Indiana University Southeast $8,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Interfaith Community Council $2,500 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Jefferson Street Baptist Center $800,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Lado Ministry $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Funds 2022
National Center For Families $2,495 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
New Life Ministries $2,500,000 Underwood, IN, US General Funds 2022
Northside Christian Church $250,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Pan American Sanctuary Allicance $25,000 Portland, OR, US General Funds 2022
River Heritage Conservancy $5,725,718 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2022
Salvation Army $570,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Samtec Associates Foundation Inc $1,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2022
Save The Dogs $20,000 Milano, MILAN, IT General Funds 2022
Seeds To Oak $250,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
Smile Train $20,000 New York, NY, US General Funds 2022
St John Center $525,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2022
21st Century Parks - Park Lands Of Floyds Fork $50,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2021
Access Ventures $3,000,000 Louisville, KY, US Ten Talents Fund 2021
Discovery Institute $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Funds 2021
Falls Of The Ohio Foundation $5,000 Clarksville, IN, US General Funds 2021
Forget Me Not Ministries $20,000 Harpers Ferry, WV, US General Funds 2021
Friends Of The Town Clock $1,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2021
Indiana University Southeast $8,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2021
Light House Church $10,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds 2021
Metro United Way $110,000 Louisville, KY, US Black L.o.v.e. Philanthropic Partnership 2021
National Center For Families $1,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2021
New Life Ministries $2,500,000 Underwood, IN, US General Funds 2021
Northside Christian Church $1,600,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2021
Pan American Sanctuary Allicance $25,000 Portland, OR, US General Funds 2021
River Heritage Conservancy $250,000 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2021
Scribner Middle School $500 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2021
Seeds To Oak $250,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2021
21st Century Parks - Park Lands Of Floyds Fork $50,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2020
Access Ventures $100,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2020
American Red Cross $50,000 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2020
Biblical Counseling Coalition $50,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2020
Community Foundation Of Southern Indiana $450,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2020
Discovery Institute $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Funds 2020
Falls Of The Ohio Foundation $20,000 Clarksville, IN, US General Funds 2020
Forget Me Not Ministries $5,000 Harpers Ferry, WV, US General Funds 2020
Homeless Coalition Of Southern Indiana $75,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2020
Impetus Foundation $3,500 Princeton, NJ, US General Funds 2020
Nf2 Biosolutions $250,000 West Chester, PA, US General Funds 2020
Northside Christian Church $1,500,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2020
Norton Healthcare Foundation $25,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2020
Pan American Sanctuary Allicance $40,000 Portland, OR, US General Funds 2020
River Heritage Conservancy $3,353,891 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2020
Smile Train $20,000 New York, NY, US General Funds 2020
American Red Cross $50,000 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2018
Brookdale $26,737 Brentwood, TN, US General Funds - Medical 2018
Country Lake Camp $3,000 Underwood, IN, US General Funds 2018
Discovery Institute $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Funds 2018
Gearbox Foundation $50,000 Oakland, CA, US General Funds 2018
Iu Foundation $105,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds 2018
Iu Southeast Winners Competitive Basketball $5,000 New Albany, IN, US Student And Athlete Development Program 2018
Lado Ministry $1,000 Greenville, IN, US General Funds 2018
Lamb Of God Ministry $11,324 Sellersburg, IN, US General Funds 2018
Lighthouse Church $10,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds - At Ministry's 2018
Louisville Metro Government $40,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds - The Villi 2020 2018
Maker Mobile $200,000 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2018
Nadus Films $125,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds - B Boys For Life 2018
New Hope $1,000 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2018
New Life International $1,750,000 Underwood, IN, US General Funds 2018
Northside Christian Church $220,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2018
Northwestern University $29,692 Evanston, IL, US General Funds 2018
Orphan Care Alliance $420,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2018
Park Lands $50,000 Michigan City, IN, US General Funds 2018
River Heritage Conservancy $1,171,011 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2018
Sellersburg United Methodist Church $50,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2018
Smile Train $15,000 Washington, DC, US Cleft Surgeries 2018
Soi Dog Foundation $15,000 Portland, OR, US General Funds 2018
Student Veterans Org $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Funds 2018
Velocity Si $250,000 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2018
Agape Boarding School $22,800 Stockton, MO, US General Funds 2017
Aspca $10,000 New York, NY, US General Funds 2017
Brookdale Deer Park $40,000 Cincinnati, OH, US General Funds 2017
Brookdale $20,000 Brentwood, TN, US General Funds - Medical 2017
Discovery Institute $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Funds 2017
Endeavor Global $2,000 New York, NY, US General Funds 2017
Galatian Baptist Church $6,399 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2017
Gearbox Foundation $50,000 Oakland, CA, US General Funds 2017
Greater Louisville Inc $2,500 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2017
Habitat For Humanity $40,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2017
Iu Southeast Winners Competitive Basketball $4,000 New Albany, IN, US Student And Athlete Development Program 2017
Kentuckiana Theater $500 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2017
Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation $15,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2017
Lamb Of God Ministry $81,253 Sellersburg, IN, US General Funds 2017
Lighthouse Church $10,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds - At Ministry's 2017
Louisville Metro Government $40,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds - The Villi 2020 2017
Louisville Rescue Mission $175,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2017
Metro United Way $6,500 Louisville, KY, US General Support 2017
Nadus Films $400,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds - B Boys For Life 2017
New Albany Township Little League $100,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2017
New Life International $1,200,000 Underwood, IN, US General Funds 2017
Northside Christian Church $220,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2017
Parkinson Support Center Of Kentuckiana $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2017
River Heritage Conservancy $442,929 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2017
Smile Train $15,000 Washington, DC, US Cleft Surgeries 2017
Stage One $5,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2017
Velocity Si $200,000 Jeffersonville, IN, US General Funds 2017
Access Ventures Inc $250,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2016
Agape Boarding School $34,200 Stockton, MO, US General Funds 2016
Apostolic Pentecostal Tabernacle $1,141 Seymour, IN, US General Funds 2016
Brookdale $60,000 Brentwood, TN, US General Funds - Medical 2016
Discovery Institute $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Funds 2016
Greater Louisville Inc $2,500 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2016
Hope Southern In $4,956 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2016
Iu Foundation $5,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds 2016
Iu Southeast Winners Competitive Basketball $4,000 New Albany, IN, US Student And Athlete Development Program 2016
Lamb Of God Ministry $25,850 Sellersburg, IN, US General Funds 2016
Light House Church $10,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Funds 2016
Louisville Metro Government $40,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds - The Villi 2020 2016
Louisville Rescue Mission $450,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2016
Metro United Way $10,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2016
Mustard Seed Foundation $10,000 Falls Church, VA, US General Funds 2016
Nadus Films $298,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds - B Boys For Life 2016
Nativity Academy $10,000 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2016
New Albany High School $14,875 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2016
Northside Christian Church $20,000 New Albany, IN, US General Funds 2016
Peaceful Acres $19,400 Pattersonville, NY, US General Funds 2016
Sellersburg United Methodist Church $50,000 Sellersburg, IN, US General Funds 2016
Smile Train $15,000 Washington, DC, US Cleft Surgeries 2016
Soi Dog Foundation $20,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Funds 2016
Stage One $3,500 Louisville, KY, US General Funds 2016
Village Capital $350,000 Washington, DC, US General Funds 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Blue Sky Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 35-2153383
Website http://blueskynetwork.org
Address PO BOX 1407 New Albany, IN 47151-1407

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Blue Sky Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President, Director John B Shine
Director Jane Shine
Executive Director Rudy Spencer

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.