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Blue Sky Sustainable Living Center

Blue Sky Sustainable Living Center

New Cuyama, CA
Tax ID46-1239650

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About this organization

Revenue

$490,320

Expenses

$356,327

Mission

Blue Sky Center is a rural, place-based nonprofit organization with the mission to strengthen our rural communities within the Cuyama Valley by supporting entrepreneurs and building our regional creative and economic resources.

About

Tourism and Hospitality- 'Explore Cuyama': In 2018, a total of 1,046 people were hosted at Blue Sky through the tourism initiative, bringing in visitors that support the local economy and get to know a part of California most have never seen before. A new position of hospitality manager was established and a local resident hired. The long weekend built on the rural summit from 2017, bringing together over 80 participants - outside artists, designers, and creatives along with local residents - for a weekend-long skills building event.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Blue sky center is a rural, place-based nonprofit organization with the mission to strengthen our rural communities within the cuyama valley by supporting entrepreneurs and building our regional creative and economic resources.”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Blue sky center is a rural, place-based nonprofit organization with the mission to strengthen our rural communities within the cuyama valley by supporting entrepreneurs and building our regional creative and economic resources.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is CA, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2019 was PO BOX 271, NEW CUYAMA, CA, 93254.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 12 employees as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $133,993.
  • The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization elects its board members.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 5 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2012.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $131,085 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $455 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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