AI Summary
The Blue Waters Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $1.9 million awarded to 21 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHESAPEAKE CONSERVANCY INC
Annapolis, MD
$438.6K
12%
ST ANNE'S SCHOOL OF ANNAPOLIS INC
ANNAPOLIS, MD
$398.3K
11%
THE SALISBURY FOUNDATION
Saugatuck, MI
$309K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION?
No. THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION give?
THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, Michigan, and Tennessee. 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 THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CHESAPEAKE CONSERVANCY INC, ST ANNE'S SCHOOL OF ANNAPOLIS INC, and THE SALISBURY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION?
THE BLUE WATERS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.