Civic Intelligence

Blue Bird Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 74-6047176

Jun 01, 2024 to May 31, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 66027Houston, TX 77266

(713) 528-0470

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

6.61x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

84th percentile

32%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

14th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 14% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

35th percentile

0.9%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

93%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$23,287,538

Up $205,294 (+0.9%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$13,350,077

Up $753,225 (+6.0%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$9,937,461

Down $547,931 (-5.2%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue96th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,502,514

Up $724,996 (+93%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,019,271

Up $113,596 (+13%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$483,243

Up $611,400 (+477%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth35th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $20,692,930Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $20,692,9302011Assets 2012: $20,017,490Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $20,017,4902012Assets 2013: $21,954,076Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $21,954,0762013Assets 2014: $24,180,317Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $24,180,3172014Assets 2015: $24,788,330Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $24,788,3302015Assets 2016: $23,274,625Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $23,274,6252016Assets 2017: $24,598,056Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $24,598,0562017Assets 2018: $25,223,913Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $25,223,9132018Assets 2019: $24,424,513Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $24,424,5132019Assets 2020: $20,051,549Liabilities 2020: $799,408Net Assets 2020: $19,252,1412020Assets 2021: $24,054,519Liabilities 2021: $977,715Net Assets 2021: $23,076,8042021Assets 2022: $22,230,320Liabilities 2022: $937,356Net Assets 2022: $21,292,9642022Assets 2023: $20,796,418Liabilities 2023: $10,045,051Net Assets 2023: $10,751,3672023Assets 2024: $23,082,244Liabilities 2024: $10,485,392Net Assets 2024: $12,596,8522024Assets 2025: $23,287,538Liabilities 2025: $9,937,461Net Assets 2025: $13,350,0772025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$23,287,538
Liabilities$9,937,461
Net Assets$13,350,077
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$10M$0-$10M-$20MRevenue 2011: $17,806,382Expenses 2011: $535,488Net Income 2011: $17,270,8942011Revenue 2012: $817,143Expenses 2012: $401,859Net Income 2012: $415,2842012Expenses 2013: $414,4612013Revenue 2014: $1,814,786Expenses 2014: $407,501Net Income 2014: $1,407,2852014Revenue 2015: $777,649Expenses 2015: $409,948Net Income 2015: $367,7012015Revenue 2016: $569,457Expenses 2016: $420,874Net Income 2016: $148,5832016Revenue 2017: $650,032Expenses 2017: $801,311Net Income 2017: -$151,2792017Revenue 2018: $1,330,157Expenses 2018: $1,172,390Net Income 2018: $157,7672018Revenue 2019: $879,467Expenses 2019: $1,172,916Net Income 2019: -$293,4492019Revenue 2020: $918,140Expenses 2020: $5,904,085Net Income 2020: -$4,985,9452020Revenue 2021: $737,826Expenses 2021: $794,169Net Income 2021: -$56,3432021Revenue 2022: $2,021,136Expenses 2022: $1,018,899Net Income 2022: $1,002,2372022Revenue 2023: $594,362Expenses 2023: $10,809,265Net Income 2023: -$10,214,9032023Revenue 2024: $777,518Expenses 2024: $905,675Net Income 2024: -$128,1572024Revenue 2025: $1,502,514Expenses 2025: $1,019,271Net Income 2025: $483,2432025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,502,514
Expenses$1,019,271
Net Income$483,243
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
Signed
Apr 3, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$7,164,650
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Blue Bird Foundation holds endowment assets and provides financial support for the programs of The Blue Bird Circle.

To hold endowment assets for and provide financial support for the programs of The Blue Bird Circle.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$19,055,986$18,219,848▼ $836,138
Investments Other Securities$4,026,258$5,067,690▲ $1,041,432
Total Assets$23,082,244$23,287,538▲ $205,294
Liabilities
Grants Payable$8,080,421$7,180,421▼ $900,000
Other Liabilities$2,404,971$2,756,320▲ $351,349
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$720-
Total Liabilities$10,485,392$9,937,461▼ $547,931
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$12,596,852$13,350,077▲ $753,225
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$12,596,852$13,350,077▲ $753,225
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$23,082,244$23,287,538▲ $205,294

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$5,067,690--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$12,596,852-▲ $1,689,236$900,000$13,350,077
2023$10,751,367-▲ $2,654,091$800,000$12,596,852
2022$21,292,964-▲ $172,415$10,700,000$10,751,367
2021$23,076,804-▼ $877,155$900,000$21,292,964
2020$19,252,141-▲ $4,518,443$675,000$23,076,804
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay14th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gayle RunshangPresident
Robert VestewigVice President
Alice ColletteBoard Member
Annette GriffithBoard Member
Craig KlaasmeyerBoard Member
Deb KorkmasBoard Member
Gail BrancaBoard Member
Greg EvansBoard Member
J Christian Baker IIIBoard Member
Jim WieseneckBoard Member
Trish GreaserBoard Member
Mary GannonSecretary
Karen GibbonsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,502,514
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$483,243
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$901,236
Other Expenses$118,035
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$901,236--$901,236
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$93,756-$93,756
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,583-$18,583
Insurance-$4,426-$4,426
Occupancy-$1,000-$1,000
Office Expenses-$270-$270
Total Functional Expenses$901,236$118,035$0$1,019,271
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The Blue Bird CircleHouston, TX501(c)(3)Operations$900,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$3,356,287

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
Yes
Foreign partnership interest
Yes
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
Yes
Transfers to foreign corporations
Yes

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Central America and the CaribbeanInvestments-00$3,356,287
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Estate funds held for affiliate$1,409,578
Funds held in trust for affiliate$1,346,742
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“The Foundation has two classes of Trustees, Circle Trustees and Community Trustees. Circle Trustees must comprise at least 51% of the Foundation's Trustees, and all Circle Trustees must also be Directors of The Blue Bird Circle at all times. Circle Trustees are appointed by affirmative vote of the Blue Bird Circle Board of Directors. Circle Trustees must include the President, President-Elect, and Treasurer of The Blue Bird Circle. Community Trustees may not comprise more than 49% of the Foundation's Trustees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the President and Treasurer. A copy of the Form is provided to all Board members prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Members of the Board of Directors must review and sign a Conflict of Interest questionnaire annually. The questionnaires are reviewed by the President. If a conflict of interest exists, the Board member will be asked to resign.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blue Bird Foundation
EIN
74-6047176
Phone
7135280470
Address
PO Box 66027, Houston, TX 77266

Signing Officer

Name
Gayle Runshang
Title
President
Phone
7135280470
Signed
2026-04-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Gayle Runshang
Formed
1951
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Blazek & Vetterling
Address
2900 Weslayan Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027
Preparer
Susanna Blackmon
Phone
7134395739
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

“Change in value of beneficial interest -382,349.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4:

“The endowment funds are held to provide long-term financial support for the programs of The Blue Bird Circle. The Foundation's Board of Directors approves distributions based on the funding needs of the Circle.”

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IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Gayle Runshang
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IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd01
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ListedByNameGoverningDocInd01
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchAType1SuprtOrgGrp/OperateBenefitNonSuprtOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchAType1SuprtOrgGrp/PowerAppointMajorityDirTrstInd01
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherSupportSumAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrganizationsCnt01
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt01
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/EIN0741405134
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/GoverningDocumentListedInd01
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/OrganizationTypeCd010
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/OtherSupportAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportAmt01019271
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportedOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0The Blue Bird Circle
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportingOrganization509a3Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportingOrgType1Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/SupportSumAmt01019271
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct01.00000
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IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt012596852
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt013350077
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt01689236
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt0900000
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt08606
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt010751367
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt012596852
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt02654091
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt0800000
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IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt021292964
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt010751367
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0172415
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt010700000
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt06685
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt023076804
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt021292964
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt0-877155
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt0900000
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/AdministrativeExpensesAmt018780
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt019252141
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt023076804
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt04518443
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt0675000
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt01346742
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt11409578
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Funds held in trust for affiliate
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1Estate funds held for affiliate
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/BookValueAmt05067690
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/Desc0Hedge funds
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherSecuritiesGrp/MethodValuationCd0F
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The endowment funds are held to provide long-term financial support for the programs of The Blue Bird Circle. The Foundation's Board of Directors approves distributions based on the funding needs of the Circle.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part V, Line 4:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt05067690
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt02756320
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt00
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Central America and the Caribbean
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0Investments
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IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd01
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd01
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd01
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt03356287
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The amount reported on Part I, Line 3(f) refelects the fair value of foreign investments at the end of the fiscal year.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 3f - Investments & Expenditures per Region
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IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt03356287
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt0900000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(c)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0Operations
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0The Blue Bird Circle
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0741405134
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0PO Box 66027
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0Houston
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TX
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd077266
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Blue Bird Foundation only makes grants to its supported organization, The Blue Bird Circle. The Foundation's Board of Directors approves distributions to The Blue Bird Circle based on the funding needs of the Circle.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
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IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Foundation has two classes of Trustees, Circle Trustees and Community Trustees. Circle Trustees must comprise at least 51% of the Foundation's Trustees, and all Circle Trustees must also be Directors of The Blue Bird Circle at all times. Circle Trustees are appointed by affirmative vote of the Blue Bird Circle Board of Directors. Circle Trustees must include the President, President-Elect, and Treasurer of The Blue Bird Circle. Community Trustees may not comprise more than 49% of the Foundation's Trustees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Form 990 is reviewed by the President and Treasurer. A copy of the Form is provided to all Board members prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Members of the Board of Directors must review and sign a Conflict of Interest questionnaire annually. The questionnaires are reviewed by the President. If a conflict of interest exists, the Board member will be asked to resign.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Documents are available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Change in value of beneficial interest -382,349.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part XI, line 9:
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IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd01
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd00
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingNACd0N/A
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0The Blue Bird Circle

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Filings

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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$23,287,538
Liabilities
$9,937,461
Net assets
$13,350,077
Revenue
$1,502,514
Expenses
$1,019,271
Net income
$483,243
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.3$9.94$13.4$1.50$1.02$0.48
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.1$10.5$12.6$0.78$0.91$0.13
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$20.8$10.0$10.8$0.59$10.8$10.2
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.2$0.94$21.3$2.02$1.02$1.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.1$0.98$23.1$0.74$0.79$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.1$0.80$19.3$0.92$5.90$4.99
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.4$0.00$24.4$0.88$1.17$0.29
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$25.2$0.00$25.2$1.33$1.17$0.16
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.6$0.00$24.6$0.65$0.80$0.15
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.3$0.00$23.3$0.57$0.42$0.15
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.8$0.00$24.8$0.78$0.41$0.37
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.2$0.00$24.2$1.81$0.41$1.41
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$22.0$0.00$22.0$0.41
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.0$0.00$20.0$0.82$0.40$0.42
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$20.7$0.00$20.7$17.8$0.54$17.3