Blue Sky Foundation Incorporated
The Blue Sky Foundation appears to be the philanthropic arm of BlueSky Network (blueskynetwork.org), based in New Albany, IN, with Rudy Spencer listed as the philanthropy lead. The site includes a philanthropy/grants section, team bios, news/updates, and a contact form for submitting catalytic ideas.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established Indiana-based nonprofit (often faith-based or community service) proposing a demonstrably catalytic, scalable initiative and able to document capacity for large grants or clear local impact.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Indiana or has a strong Indiana program.
- • Proposal frames a catalytic or scalable idea rather than a small pilot.
- • Demonstrated track record and capacity to manage large awards.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or local intermediary introduction.
- • Work aligns with faith-based, community services, or demonstrated local priorities seen in past grants.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Indiana—about 93% of 2024 dollars—even though small grants reached recipients in several other states; the footprint is effectively local.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct organizations (15 in 2024 and 22 in 2022) across churches, community service groups and other charities, but dollars are highly concentrated in a few large awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new recipients each year (six in 2024), indicating occasional entry by unfamiliar organizations, but the foundation states it principally funds preselected applicants and uses an invite-to-apply process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
