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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with its grantees, operating on an invitation-only basis and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization awarded a total of $873.9K across 37 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA IMPROVES THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF OTHER REGISTERED CHARITIES BY PROVIDING CENTRALIZED FUNDRAISING EVENTS THAT OFFER REGISTERED CHARITIES ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE IN PLANNING, EXECUTION, ADMINISTRATION, AND INHERENT ECONOMIES OF SCALE RELATED TO SUCH EVENTS. BASED ON SPECIFIC CRITERIA, CHARITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EVENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE GRANTS.BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA RUNS PEER-TO-PEER FUNDRAISING EVENTS THAT HELP LOCAL CHARITIES EXPAND CAPACITY, RAISE MORE SUPPORT, AND INCREASE IMPACT. PARTICIPATING CHARITIES ACCESS OUR FUNDRAISING EXPERTISE AND SYSTEMS, JOIN OUR EVENTS, AND RECEIVE GRANTSALLOWING THEM TO RAISE MORE FUNDS WITH LOWER COSTS AND LESS RISK.
Total Funding Given
$873.9K
2024
Grantees funded
37
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$15.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$21.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Shelley Donald
Board Member
B
Bruce McEvoy
Board Member
B
Brain Carney
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA?
No. BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA give?
BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. 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 SEA PHILANTHROPY USA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA make each year?
In 2024, BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $874 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA fund recently?
In 2024, BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include MICAH ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES INC, WINCHESTER AREA TEMPORARY THERMAL SHELTER INC, and MIRIAM'S HOUSE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA?
BLUE SEA PHILANTHROPY USA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.