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BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM

BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM

Middleton, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-1184621
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM

Middleton, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-1184621
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Blue Wave Foundation Inc, a 501(c)3 organization led by James E. Hagstrom, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates on an invitation-only basis. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $151K across 18 grantees.

Total Funding Given

$151K

2024
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
39%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$750
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Brian J Hagstrom
Board Member
J
James Hagstrom
Board Member
J
James E Hagstrom
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM?
No. BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM give?
BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Washington, and Minnesota. 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 WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand 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 WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM make each year?
In 2024, BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $151 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM fund recently?
In 2024, BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHLAND COLLEGE, Genetic Support Foundation Inc, and SUPERIOR RIVERS WATERSHED ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM?
BLUE WAVE FOUNDATION INC C/O JAMES E HAGSTROM does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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