BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION
AI Summary
Blue Water Community Action is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for interested nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, Blue Water Community Action awarded a total of $351.1K across 10 grantees.
Mission Statement
TO PLAN, ESTABLISH, COORDINATE, OPERATE PROGRAMS AND CONDUCT ACTIVITIES WHICH GIVE PROMISE OF PROGRESS TOWARD ELIMINATING AND ATTACKING THE CAUSE OF POVERTY IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY.
Cause Areas
1
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BARAGA-HOUGHTON-KEWEENAW COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
Houghton, MI
$624.4K
31%
COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH SERVICES INC
Mount Clemens, MI
$407.8K
20%
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
Detroit, MI
$241.3K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$21.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION?
No. BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION give?
BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. 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 WATER COMMUNITY ACTION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION make each year?
In 2024, BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $351 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION fund recently?
In 2024, BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include BARAGA-HOUGHTON-KEWEENAW COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC, COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH SERVICES INC, and Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION?
BLUE WATER COMMUNITY ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.