The Blue Waters Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Blue Waters Foundation is a private foundation in Annapolis, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $100,700 and the largest $405,648. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$100,700
- Largest grant$405,648
- Assets$32.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $554,031 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $554,031 | 10 | $28.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 16 | $32.7 million |
How to apply
The 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 The Blue Waters Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 11 | $1.7 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $122,284 |
| New York | 1 | $104,533 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,014 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School | Support of higher education | $405,648 |
| The Salisbury Foundation | Support of higher education | $306,916 |
| St Anne's School of Annapolis | Suport of higher education | $304,896 |
| Historic Annapolis | Preserve & protect historic places | $149,862 |
| Blues Foundation | Promotion of america's native music art form-blues | $122,284 |
| Jazz Foundation | Support musicians in need | $104,533 |
| Anne Arundel County Watersheds Stewards Academy | Protect watersheds | $100,899 |
| St Mary's Royal Blue Club | Support st mary's high school athletics | $100,711 |
| Arundel River Federation | Support mission of clean up of the south river. | $100,689 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy | Conserve & restore chesapeake bay watershed | $99,694 |
| Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts | Provide lifelong, accessible engagement in the arts | $60,010 |
| SPCA of Anne Arundel County | Provide shelther and care for homeless animals | $30,000 |
| From the Heart Productions | Support independent documentary film makers | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Blues Society | Preserve musical art form-blues | $10,000 |
| DC Blues Society | Promoting and preserving blues music | $8,000 |
| Redondo Elementary | Support school's music program | $7,014 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Earl
Questions people ask
Does The Blue Waters Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Blue Waters Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $100,700.
Who runs The Blue Waters Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David A Earl (President).
What does The Blue Waters Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.