Blue Mountain Action Council Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Blue Mountain Action Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Walla Walla, Washington, registered in 1967, with $18,731,188 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
8 E Cherry St, Walla Walla, WA, 99362 EIN 91-0793597 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$18.7M
▲ 14.2% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$18.6M
Net assets
$9.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Blue Mountain Action Council Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Blue Mountain Action Council Inc: 6 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Blue Mountain Action Council Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Blue Mountain Action Council Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8 E Cherry St, Walla Walla, WA, 99362
- City
- Walla Walla
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.7M (FY2013) to $18.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.5MNet assets $9.5M
Operating margin
0.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.0M
Total liabilities
$5.5M
Net assets
$9.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,731,188▲14.2% | $18,591,160▲13.4% | $9,471,294▲1.5% | $14,957,998▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $16,401,887▲11.4% | $16,398,103▲8.4% | $9,331,266▼8.2% | $15,083,759▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $14,722,555▼13.0% | $15,124,372▼7.9% | $10,161,224▼3.8% | $14,690,155▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $16,921,304▲26.4% | $16,414,272▲41.2% | $10,563,041▲5.0% | $15,285,030▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $13,392,232▲26.9% | $11,621,710▲37.1% | $10,056,009▲21.4% | $14,859,531▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $10,551,313▲42.2% | $8,476,537▲15.6% | $8,285,487▲33.4% | $12,756,770▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $7,418,357▼9.4% | $7,334,404▲4.1% | $6,210,711▲1.4% | $10,487,428▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,191,977▲5.3% | $7,042,554▲3.9% | $6,126,758▲23.1% | $9,215,425▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,781,681▲16.4% | $6,781,354▼3.4% | $4,977,335▲25.2% | $7,870,227▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,685,177▲19.8% | $7,021,717▲19.5% | $3,977,008▲2.0% | $6,931,472▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,581,048▼1.9% | $5,875,015▲2.2% | $3,897,186▼7.0% | $7,278,723▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,691,241 | $5,746,783▲10.0% | $4,191,153▼1.3% | $7,132,703▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,225,773 | $4,246,695 | $7,438,232 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $10.1M total
46 grants to Blue Mountain Action Council Inc totaling $10.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Food to distribute to needy families and individuals | 2024 | $514,567 |
| Delta Dental of Washington | Funding for oral health support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2024 | $9,292 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Food to distribute to needy families and individuals | 2023 | $519,550 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | Distribution of food to low income individuals | 2023 | $91,578 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,773 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2023 | $9,337 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Food to distribute to needy families and individuals | 2022 | $532,188 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | Distribution of food to low income individuals | 2022 | $184,391 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | Walla walla dct pilot innovation grant | 2022 | $46,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $30,836 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Food to distribute to needy families and individuals | 2021 | $687,562 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | Distribution of food to low income individuals | 2021 | $350,635 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Blue Mountain Action Council Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Blue Mountain Action Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-0793597, based in Walla Walla, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Blue Mountain Action Council Inc's EIN?
- Blue Mountain Action Council Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-0793597.
- How much revenue does Blue Mountain Action Council Inc report?
- Blue Mountain Action Council Inc reported $18,731,188 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Blue Mountain Action Council Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Blue Mountain Action Council Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Blue Mountain Action Council Inc (EIN 91-0793597) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.