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Blues Babe Foundation

EIN 55-0805127 · Beverly Hills, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak16 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO ASSISTING STUDENTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE AND CULTIVATE A MINDSET OF LEADERSHIP AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES ARE GEARED TOWARDS STUDENTS, AGES 9-21 IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA, PA AND CAMDEN, NJ.

Income
$396,423
Spending
$94,645
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
39.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$6,000, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 76% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 16 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 2 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $66,914 spent. CAMP JILL SCOTT: MANY CHILDREN WILL NEVER EXPLORE THE WORLD BEYOND THE PARAMETERS OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AS A RESULT OF ECONOMIC BARRIERS, SOCIAL/FAMILIAL/CULTURAL UPBRINGING, AND LACK OF TRANSPORTATION. CAMP JILL SCOTT ENSURES THAT STUDENTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE COME TO UNDERSTAND THE JOYS OF NATURE. THE FREE ONE-WEEK DAY CAMP FOR STUDENTS FROM PHILADELPHIA BETWEEN THE AGES OF 9 AND 14 PROVIDES ART, MUSIC, SWIMMING, ROCK WALL CLIMBING, SCAVENGER HUNTS, FIELD GAMES AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THE CAMP ALSO PROVIDES SUMMER EMPLOYMENT TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS, FOLLOWING PEER-TO-PEER MENTORING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING WORKSHOPS. APPROXIMATELY 80 YOUTH ARE SERVED ANNUALLY THROUGH CAMP JILL SCOTT. CLEAN UP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: THE CLEAN UP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMMUNAL PRIDE AND WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DRIVES WITH TRASH AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL, THE CREATION OF GARDENS, AND LITTER FREE TRAINING. OUR "CLEAN UP" PARTNERS INCLUDE KEEP PHILADELPHIA BEAUTIFUL, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL, PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM SCHOOLS, AFRICAN AMERICAN UNITED FUND, CECIL B MOORE RECREATION CENTER, AND REYBURN PARK NEIGHBORWOODS. OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS HAVE DONATED THEIR TIME TO THIS BEATIFICATION PROJECT. MUSIC IN THE CLASSROOMS: A BIG PART OF MUSIC IS HAVING AN OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY AND PLAY AT AN EARLY AGE. THE BLUES BABE FOUNDATION TEAMS UP WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP PROVIDE MUSIC (INSTRUMENTATION, HISTORY, THEORY, RECORDING, PRODUCTION, AND BUSINESS) IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. IN 2011 A PILOT OF 40 STUDENTS IN THE 4TH GRADE AT PEIRCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENJOYED A HANDS-ON MUSIC EXPLORATION PROGRAM AT THEIR SCHOOL. COLLEGE BOUND WORKSHOPS: THERE ARE MANY STEPS BETWEEN COLLEGE ACCESS AND COLLEGE COMPLETION. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS A SERIES OF FREE WORKSHOPS TO NORTH PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS AND PARENTS SEEKING INFORMATION. THE WORKSHOPS ADDRESS FINANCIAL AID, SELECTING THE RIGHT COLLEGE AND MAJOR, GOAL SETTING, STUDY HABITS, AND PREPARING FOR THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE LIFE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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