Blue Waters Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoca Grande, Florida · EIN 27-4297287 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$150K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munson Healthcare Regional Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General support | $30,000 |
| The Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General support | $22,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | General support | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Traverse City | Traverse City, MI | General support | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation | Tampa, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| The Wallace R Bostwick Memorial Fund | Placida, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation | Saline, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall Association | Elk Rapids, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| The Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| South Torch Area Association | Alden, MI | General support | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General support | $154,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation | Tampa, FL | General support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $149,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $186,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349100344
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4297287
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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