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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3475487

BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC

Tax-exempt · TROY, NY 12180

Financials

$179K$412K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$178,963$411,901-$232,938$81,606$130,250-$48,644
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$205,818
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
-$37,280
Net gain from sales of assets
-$37,280
Net income from sales of inventory
$10,425
Other revenue
$10,425

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$224,624
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$51,792
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$51,792
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$15,133
Depreciation
$20,260
Program services (functional)
$353,280
Management and general (functional)
$58,618

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,294
Total assets, end of year
$81,606
Total liabilities, end of year
$130,250
Net assets, end of year
-$48,644
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,786
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$98,644
Net assets with donor restrictions
$50,000
Gross receipts
$250,276
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
NY

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Travon T JacksonPresident and Managing Director
Officer
70$0
Jeoffrey YorkManaging Director
Officer
5$0
Jayonna JacksonGeneral Manager
Officer
1$0
Justin D MyersAdvisor
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
30 3RD ST, TROY, NY 12180-3906
In care of
% TRAVON T JACKSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
30 3rd Street, Troy NY 12180
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Travon T Jackson, 1360 Wemple Lane Niskayuna, Schenectady, NY 12309
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Travon T Jackson, 30 3rd Street, Troy NY 12180
Signed the 990
Travon T Jackson, President
Phone
(518) 279-6554

Mission

Our Mission is to provide innovative development solutions to charitable organizations corporations and individuals who serve disadvantaged communities with notable concentrations of people of color and systemic developmental shortcomings.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • BlueLight Development Projects: BlueLight provides urban planning and development services to projects with support of general operating expenses. Services are provided to nonprofit organizations corporations private businesses municipalities planning agencies and individuals on behalf of charitable projects located in areas of strategic economic interest for equitable development. Staffing and administrative support for these services are provided by the nonprofit board of directors. BDP includes The Hudson River Sports Complex Albany Waterway and Canal The South End Economic Development Center and others.
    Expenses $134,413 · grants $90,000 · revenue $192,973
  • The African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region Inc AACC: AACC was a 501C3 grantee and fiscally sponsored organization supported by BlueLight from 2017 to 2024. The mission of AACC was to educate and enrich the Capital Region of New York State with the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans historically. This mission purpose manifested an advocacy function as the organizations platform and public voice called for change and equitable treatment of all disadvantaged people. BlueLight President Mr. Jackson provided volunteer service as Development and Facilities Chairman and Executive Director totaling $327,335 of lifetime in-kind contributions. As a direct result of BlueLIght support AACC consistently served 20,000+ persons annually with programming including The Capital Region Juneteenth Celebration Kwanzaa Black History Month First Friday Exhibitions artist residency programs and more.
    Expenses $58,403 · grants $58,403 · revenue $59,270
  • The South End Grocery SEG: SEG was a fiscally sponsored grantee and charitable project supported by BlueLight from December 2020 to 2024. The goal of the project was to provide free and low-cost groceries supplied by regional farm to neighborhood infrastructure and local distributors to the South End Neighborhood and greater Albany impact area. The project required the predevelopment design financing construction and operation of a 1.5 acre commercial parcel at 106 South Pearl Street in downtown Albany New York 12202. BlueLight as fiscal sponsor and project lead completed a successful 6-month pilot of SEG operations with partnership and collaboration from dozens of nonprofit organizations private businesses individuals and stakeholders.
    Expenses $160,464 · grants $150,038 · revenue $138,967

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-N for BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-3475487
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Travon T Jackson
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2023$178,963$411,901$81,606XML
990December 2022$390,577$396,859$2,294IRS
990December 2021$436,086$428,993$9,107IRS
990December 2020–––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 81-3475487).

Questions about BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC

What is the EIN of BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC is 81-3475487.
Is BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP 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 BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names Travon T Jackson.
Who are the officers and directors of BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLUELIGHT DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $178,963, expenses of $411,901 and total assets of $81,606 at year end.

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