Blue Waters Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Blue Waters Foundation is a private foundation in Annapolis, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $280,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $85,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$280,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $230,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $225,000 | 10 | $5.0 million |
| 2023 | $230,000 | 9 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 9 | $5.7 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 Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 5 | $105,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $85,000 |
| New York | 1 | $45,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Alaska Food Bank | General support | $85,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Tower Foundation | General support | $45,000 |
| Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Infinite Hero Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Anne Arundel County Food Bank | General support | $25,000 |
| The Helping Up Mission Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Light House | General support | $20,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Anne Arundel County Casa Inc | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Buck
- Meagan Heffernan
- Daniel Buck
- Daryl Sidle
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?
$280,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Blue Waters Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven Buck (Trustee), Meagan Heffernan (Trustee), Daniel Buck (Trustee) and Daryl Sidle (Trustee).
What does Blue Waters Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.