AI Summary
The Blue Waters Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization led by Steve Buck, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $280K across 19 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC
Baltimore, MD
$350K
12%
SOUTHEAST ALASKA FOOD BANK
Juneau, AK
$235K
8%
STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION
Staten Island, NY
$195K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK?
No. BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK give?
BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, Alaska, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK make each year?
In 2025, BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $280 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK fund recently?
In 2025, BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC, SOUTHEAST ALASKA FOOD BANK, and STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK?
BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION C/O STEVE BUCK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.