Nonprofit · EIN 35-2210669
BLUE JACKET INC
Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46807
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,694,474 | $2,990,361 | -$295,887 | $1,678,396 | $415,588 | $1,262,808 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,729,466 | $2,852,919 | -$123,453 | $2,177,494 | $618,799 | $1,558,695 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,812,898 | $2,470,915 | $341,983 | $2,380,877 | $698,729 | $1,682,148 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,194,953
- Program service revenue
- $1,314,464
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $12,772
- Net income from fundraising events
- $99,862
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $65,086
- Other revenue
- $185,057
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $332,108
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,600,164
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,085,489
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,533
- Accounting fees
- $14,695
- Occupancy
- $349,958
- Travel
- $5,712
- Depreciation
- $87,246
- Program services (functional)
- $1,977,951
- Management and general (functional)
- $849,054
- Fundraising (functional)
- $163,356
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,177,494
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,678,396
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $415,588
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,262,808
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $688,724
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $854,058
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $408,750
- Gross receipts
- $3,327,583
- Employees
- 201
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY HUDSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $139,064 | $6,057 |
| LINDSEY LORTIE | COO Officer | 40 | $103,769 | $4,789 |
| RUSTY CARR | CFO Officer | 40 | $89,275 | $854 |
| JARED APPLEGATE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD BURCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH DIEHM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY FOSNOUGH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBIE HATCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH MARANA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MCDANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNELL MILLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LIERIN ROSSMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SHEPPARD | TREAURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOGAN TIMBROOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY HUDSON | CEO Officer | 40 | $126,368 | $3,743 |
| JARED APPLEGATE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD BURCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH DIEHM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD EDMONDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA FOOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY FOSNOUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBIE HATCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH MARANA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MCDANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNELL MILLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH QUANDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SHEPPARD | TREAURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LOGAN TIMBROOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY HUDSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $133,853 | $3,589 |
| CHAD BURCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH DIEHM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD EDMONDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA FOOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY FOSNOUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCIA LINSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH MARANA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MCDANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNELL MILLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH QUANDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SHEPPARD | TREAURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LOGAN TIMBROOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS WESNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2826 S CALHOUN ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 46807-1404
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANTHONY HUDSON, 2826 S CALHOUN STREET, FORT WAYNE, IN 46807
- Signed the 990
- ANTHONY HUDSON, CEO
- Phone
- (260) 744-1900
- Website
- BLUEJACKETINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAMIL LEHMAN & ENGLAND PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF BLUE JACKET, INC. IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ANY DISADVANTAGED PERSON WHO IS STRIVING TO EARN A SECOND CHANCE AT GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.
Program accomplishments
- BLUE JACKET, INC. WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ANY DISADVANTAGED PERSON WHO IS STRIVING TO EARN A SECOND CHANCE AT GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. THE CAREER ACADEMY IS A TWO WEEK, FORTY (40) HOUR TRAINING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES JOB-READINESS TRAINING, PRE AND POST- PLACEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING JOB PLACEMENT, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND INTEREST ASSESSMENTS, AND PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. IN 2025, 390 INDIVIDUALS WERE ENROLLED IN THE CAREER ACADEMY AND 248 GRADUATED. BLUE JACKET STAFFING PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT FOR THE CAREER ACADEMY GRADUATES FOR WHICH 188 WERE EMPLOYED DURING 2025.Expenses $940,148
- THE MISSION OF BLUE JACKET, INC. IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ANY DISADVANTAGED PERSON WHO IS STRIVING TO EARN A SECOND CHANCE AT GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. THE CLOTHING COMPANY, RENEW THRIFT STORE, AND TALL RABBIT CAFE ARE RETAIL LOCATIONS STAFFED BY FORMER CAREER ACADEMY GRADUATES. THE FANTASY OF LIGHTS HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOWS ARE ALSO STAFFED BY FORMER CAREER ACADEMY GRADUATES, PROVIDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE RETAIL LOCATIONS AND FANTASY OF LIGHTS EVENTS ALIGN CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY PROVIDING VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR CAREER ACADEMY GRADUATES. THE CLOTHING STORE ALSO PROVIDES BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING TO CAREER ACADEMY CLIENTS AT NO COST. IN 2025, 6 GRADUATES WERE EMPLOYED AT THE CLOTHING COMPANY, 13 WERE EMPLOYED AT RENEW THRIFT STORE, 8 WERE EMPLOYED AT TALL RABBIT CAFE, AND 26 WERE EMPLOYED AT FANTASY OF LIGHTS.Expenses $1,037,803
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-2210669
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,678,396
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,327,583
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,694,474 | $2,990,361 | $1,678,396 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,729,466 | $2,852,919 | $2,177,494 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,812,898 | $2,470,915 | $2,380,877 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,465,920 | $1,627,486 | $1,650,315 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-2210669).
Questions about BLUE JACKET INC
- What is the EIN of BLUE JACKET INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE JACKET INC is 35-2210669.
- Is BLUE JACKET INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to BLUE JACKET INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE JACKET INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BLUE JACKET INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLUE JACKET INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLUE JACKET INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANTHONY HUDSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE JACKET INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,064 (ANTHONY HUDSON, CEO).
- How much revenue does BLUE JACKET INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,694,474, expenses of $2,990,361 and total assets of $1,678,396 at year end.
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