Private foundation · EIN 86-1574830 · Minnetonka, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Blue Water Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $300K total, median $300K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$300K
Median grant
$300K
Stays in MN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Daf 1 LLCLas Vegas, NVGeneral support$300K

About this foundation

Blue Water Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Blue Water Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Blue Water Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $300K across 1 grants, a median of $300K.

Where does Blue Water Foundation give?

Nevada (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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