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Blueforge Alliance

EIN 92-0431093 · Bryan, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLUEFORGE ALLIANCE'S (BFA) MISSION IS TO ENABLE THE MARITIME MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF RESILIENT UNDERSEA PLATFORMS FOR AMERICA AND ITS ALLIES BY INCREASING CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, AND RESILIENCE.

Income
$731.2 million
Spending
$697.6 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
203
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$559,733, co-ceo (thru 09/2025)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (science, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (science, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 September 30, 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. $670.9 million spent. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, BFA SUPPORTED ONE PROGRAM UNDER TWO CONTRACTS WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) NAVY TO ADVANCE THE PROGRAM GOALS OF GALVANIZING AND REVITALIZING THE U.S. MARITIME INDUSTRIAL BASE (MIB). TO LESSEN THE BURDEN OF GOVERNMENT, BFA EXECUTES AND INTEGRATES SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH FACILITATING COLLABORATIONS AMONG GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, ACADEMIA, INDUSTRY, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTRIBUTING TO OPERATIONAL AND COST EFFICIENCIES TOWARDS ACHIEVING NATIONAL SECURITY PRIORITIES. (SEE SCHEDULE O)BFA SERVES THIS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT CHARITABLE CAUSE BY BEING A CONDUIT TO THE U.S. NAVY AND BROADER DOD FOR CONVENING DIRECT EXPERTISE IN SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC OUTSOURCING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH, TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT, AND CONTRACTING WITH SPECIALIZED CONSULTANTS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND NAVY SUPPLIERS. OVER 96% OF BFA'S EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 WERE PROGRAM RELATED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 November 6, 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 September 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 January 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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