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Erie, CO

BLUES-N-BBQ FOR BETTER HOUSING FOUNDATION

EIN 27-3918830
Housing, Food & Basic Needs Affordable Housing & Tenant Rights Low-income
Mission

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises funds and awareness for Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver and other affordable housing initiatives through an annual music festival and related community events.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About BLUES-N-BBQ FOR BETTER HOUSING FOUNDATION

BLUES-N-BBQ FOR BETTER HOUSING FOUNDATION (EIN 27-3918830) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising money and awareness for affordable housing programs, primarily Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver.

The organization produces an annual music and community festival (recently rebranded as the Edgewater Music Festival) and runs year-round fundraising and volunteer engagement to support local affordable-housing projects.

Over multiple decades the foundation has partnered with local sponsors, vendors, musicians, and volunteers to generate grants and direct donations to housing efforts in the Denver metro area.

Notable achievements

Longstanding Habitat partnership

Sustained multi-year partnership directing festival proceeds to Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver and other affordable-housing initiatives.

Over $600,000 raised

Across its multi-decade history the foundation reports having donated in excess of $600,000 to affordable housing causes.

2025 festival fundraising success

The 2025 event met its $20,000 fundraising goal and continued the foundation’s recent streak of successful community fundraising and event operations.

At a glance

Total assets
$4K
Annual revenue
$75K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
27-3918830
Location
Erie, CO
On Mahalo since
November 2025

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

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