EIN 33-1080972

BlueSky Global Ministries

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
State
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
BlueSky Global Ministries transforms and equips Nairobi's multinational community to spread God's glory through adventure and experiential programs.
Also known as...
Brackenhurst Ministries
Total revenues
$1,304,201
2023
Total expenses
$1,377,396
2023
Total assets
$513,718
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

Program areas at BlueSky Global Ministries

Camp BlueSky seeks to make disciples through relational ministry with students, using experiential programs that reflect the adventure of following Christ. We do this through a traditional summer camp experience each June and July, as well as through special adventure camp events throughout the year. Serving youth ages 7-18, camp helps students embrace the adventure of learning new skills and conquering new challenges, all while experiencing the Gospel. Program costs include travel, hosting and training for our counselors, materials to run day to day camp activities, swag, and other camp costs. A portion of these costs are provided to a local charitable organization, Mountain Ministries.
BlueSky Community provides year-round relational ministry programs for middle and high school students, young adults, men's and women's retreats, family camp, and marriage retreats. We do this primarily through weekly discipleship groups, youth groups, spiritual retreat weekends, partnering with Camp BlueSky and BlueSky Adventures, and other special events throughout the year. Program costs include materials to run the discipleship and youth groups on a weekly basis, throwing special events during the year, putting on our spiritual retreat weekend, men's, women's, and marriage retreats. A portion of these costs are provided to a local charitable organization, Mountain Ministries.
BlueSky Adventures provides climbing, expedition trips, and team development services. Climb BlueSky is one of the only climbing gyms in East Africa. We build a diverse community by providing excellent climbing experiences. This provides our team with a perfect space to invite members of the local multinational community into relationships as we strive toward our ultimate hope of connecting them to Jesus. Our expedition program that guides people in outdoor adventure experiences, including hiking, camping, rock climbing, and more. These experiential trips naturally create heightened opportunities to deepen relationships and engage in conversations with clients about personal life, work, and beliefs. These multi-day excursions with smaller groups of participants give us deeper opportunities to build relationships and share the love of Jesus with people from all over the world.BlueSky's Team Development programs serve as another avenue to invest in our Nairobi community. Our team development facilitators work with local corporate, mission, school, and non-profit groups. While not explicitly "Christian," our programs teach invaluable concepts such as service, honesty, and trust. Program costs include day to day operations, hosting our annual climbing competitions, maintaining and replacing gear, expedition trip expenses, and capital improvements like maintaining our gym structures and fixing our element courses. A portion of these costs are provided to a local charitable organization, Mountain Ministries.

Who funds BlueSky Global Ministries

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncEvangelism$474,293
The Edouard FoundationCamp Bluesky$22,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$12,900

Personnel at BlueSky Global Ministries

NameTitleCompensation
Tammy PrestonExecutive Director$90,500
Kara GesinkDirector of Finance and Administration
Kara Gesink TreasurerPast Director of Finance and Administration$57,864
Rachel LockmanChairman$0
Kelli PaceBoard Member$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for BlueSky Global Ministries

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,304,201
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,304,201

Form 990s for BlueSky Global Ministries

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-08-16990View PDF
2021-122022-11-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $22,000 from The Edouard Foundation
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $559,660 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
October 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousChristianOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
101 World Dr Suite 350
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
County
Fayette County, GA
Website URL
blueskyglobal.org/ 
Phone
(470) 771-2015
IRS details
EIN
33-1080972
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X20: Christian
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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