Blue Skies for Children Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF BLUESKIES IS TO PRACTICE AND TEACH AN OPTIMAL APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND CARE OF YOUNG CHILDREN BASED ON THE INTERRELATED DISCIPLINES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. SUCH AN APPROACH SUSTAINS AND SUPPORTS TODAYS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND PROVIDES A MODEL EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR CAREGIVERS AND THE COMMUNITY. BLUESKIES IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A HIGH-QUALITY SUPPORT SYSTEM TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENSURING THE HEALTH OF TODAYS WORKING FAMILIES AND SOCIETY.
- Income
- $3.1 million
- Spending
- $3.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 2.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 32
- Highest pay
- $124,483, executive dir.
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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $1.7 million spent. Infant Toddler - The Infant Toddler program at the Organization offers a supportive environment for children from 2 months old through age 2, preparing them for the next stage of their development. Infants benefit from a low children-to-teacher ratio and consistent, loving caregivers who foster trust and exploration. As children grow, they transition from the Baby House to the Wobbly Walkers classroom, which caters to their increasing mobility and curiosity. By age 2, they move to the Todds classroom, where the focus is on understanding individuality and separation, and after 2, they advance to the Nursery School.
- $1.2 million spent. Nursery School - Children in the Nursery School range in age from 2 to 5 years old. The Nursery School contains three distinctly different classrooms: the Playroom, Homeroom, and Schoolroom. The three years of preschool are filled with experiences and individualized coaching that help children learn first who they are, then how to be a friend and have a friend, and finally how to enjoy being a member of a groupall key requirements for success in elementary school.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1981.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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