EIN 20-8247917

Blue Planet Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
State
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Blue Planet Foundation shapes new policy to clear the path for 100% clean energy, intervenes in clean energy-related dockets, advances bills at the Hawaii legislature, and disseminates information to promote the benefits of alternative energy sources and take part in Hawaii's energy challenge. The organization educates widely and provides effective tools for residents statewide to implement smart energy solutions.
Total revenues
$921,940
2023
Total expenses
$973,390
2023
Total assets
$270,279
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Blue Planet Foundation

Policy efforts: Blue Planet Foundation participated in shaping policy through intervening in clean energy-related dockets before the Hawaii public utilities commission and advancing clean energy and climate bills at the Hawaii legislature. Blue Planet Foundation retained an attorney and an expert utility consultants to help with the interventions.
Public awareness: Blue Planet developed and executed a creative communications strategy to engage the public and shift societal norms to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy.
Community programs: Blue Planet Foundation employed a variety of means to disseminate information to the public about Hawaii's critical climate and energy situation and how to take part in decarbonizing Hawaii's electricity and transportation system. The organization provided educational content to over 3,000 students and Hawaii residents through free classroom presentations and community programming.

Grants made by Blue Planet Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
National Caucus of Environmental LegislatorsTo Convene and Empower the Nation's Largest Network of Environmentally Committed State Legislators$10,000

Who funds Blue Planet Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Earth Council Foundation - UsSupport Org Purpose$50,000
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Environment$25,000
Harold K.L. Castle FoundationStorytelling To Unlock Climate Action [5357; PC]$25,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Blue Planet Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Jenn LieuManaging Director, Programs
Marie O'GradyBoard Member
Leigh Anne MayberryCommunications Director
David AquinoBoard Member
Jennifer LieuManaging Director of Programs
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Blue Planet Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$922,615
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-8,425
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$7,750
Total revenues$921,940

Form 990s for Blue Planet Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-04990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Alaska Airlines Foundation
February 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
October 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Energy conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
55 Merchant St Ste 1700
Honolulu, HI 96813
Metro area
Urban Honolulu, HI
County
Honolulu County, HI
Website URL
blueplanetfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(808) 954-6161
IRS details
EIN
20-8247917
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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