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Also known as: C/O STEVE BUCK
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Blue Waters Foundation is a private corporation based in ANNAPOLIS, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Steven W Buck. It holds total assets of $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $1M. Total assets have decreased from $4.5M in 2014 to $3.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland and California. According to available records, Blue Waters Foundation has made 78 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $18K. The foundation has distributed between $206K and $903K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $903K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $75K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Alaska, New York, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Blue Waters Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, AK, NY.
Blue Waters Foundation has distributed a total of $1.6M across 78 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $75K.
Blue Waters Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Blue Waters Foundation is headquartered in ANNAPOLIS, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Sidle | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren Buck | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Meagan Heffernan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven Buck | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel Buck | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Alaska Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Juneau, AK | $75K | 2023 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Tower FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Staten Island, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| The Helping Up Mission IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Light HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Annapolis, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The Chesapeake FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Anne Arundel County Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Crownsville, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Anne Arundel County Casa IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Annapolis, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of The ChesapeakeGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Infinite Hero FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Forest, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| All Children'S Chorus Of AnnapolisGENERAL SUPPORT | Annapolis, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Juneau Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Juneau, AK | $60K | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| YwcaGENERAL SUPPORT | Arnold, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| The United Way Of Central Maryland IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Western Kentucky UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Bowling Green, KY | $1K | 2022 |
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