Blue Waters Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blue Waters Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Grande, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $149,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$149,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $149,500 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $186,000 | 15 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $149,500 | 14 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $149,500 | 14 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Blue Waters Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Blue Waters Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $54,500 |
| Michigan | 5 | $51,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Munson Healthcare Regional Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| The Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $25,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | General support | $22,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Traverse City | General support | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Blessings in A Backpack | General support | $5,000 |
| The Wallace R Bostwick Memorial Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall Association | General support | $2,500 |
| The Chicago Botanic Garden | General support | $2,500 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| South Torch Area Association | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Elbert
- Phillip Elbert
- Charles W Elbert
- Linlee Elbert
- Lauren E McCourt
- James P McCourt III
Questions people ask
Does Blue Waters Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blue Waters Foundation give?
$149,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Blue Waters Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristin Elbert (President/Secretary), Phillip Elbert (Vice President/Treasurer), Charles W Elbert (Director) and Linlee Elbert (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Blue Waters Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.