The Blue Gator Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Blue Gator Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $274,400 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,850 and the largest $200,000. 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$274,400
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,850
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,637 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $7,375 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $25,637 | 9 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $274,400 | 8 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
The Blue Gator Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 2 | $55,000 |
| New York | 1 | $8,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,700 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Cares Inc | Operating fund | $200,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Ocean Cleanup Foundation | Operating fund | $8,000 |
| Poway Historical Society | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Second City Canine Rescue | Operating fund | $4,700 |
| Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue Mo | Operating fund | $4,000 |
| No Kill Glynn County Inc | Operating fund | $1,700 |
| Ecc Nepal | Operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Burr R Smith
- Victoria S Trauscht
- Karen Chase Smith
- Todd Elsworth Smith
Questions people ask
Does The Blue Gator Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Blue Gator Foundation Inc give?
$274,400 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,850.
Who runs The Blue Gator Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Burr R Smith (Director), Victoria S Trauscht (Director and Secretary), Karen Chase Smith (Director and Treasurer) and Todd Elsworth Smith (Director).