Closed
This organization closed in 2018. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The BLUE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has paid a total of $2.6 million in grants since its filing year in 2018, supporting 64 grantees. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to determine their fit for funding.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC
WASHINGTON, DC
$383.4K
9%
METROSQUASH NFP
Chicago, IL
$309K
7%

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$201K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUE FOUNDATION?
Yes. BLUE FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does BLUE FOUNDATION give?
BLUE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Illinois, and District Of Columbia. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2018, BLUE FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2018, BLUE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC, METROSQUASH NFP, and THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUE FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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