The Blue Foundation

EIN 27-1579792 · NJ · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in CA, MD, VA +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Blue Foundation based in NJ paid 5 grants totaling $601K to 5 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $6K to $480K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK INC, WILD EARTH ALLIES, and WILDLIFE GUARDIANS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$12,774,669
Giving (latest yr)
$601,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
5
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Wildlife Conservation Network Inc$480,000
  • Wild Earth Allies$50,000
  • Wildlife Guardians$50,000
  • Kuow-puget Sound Public Radio$15,000
  • Environmental Education & Conservation$6,000

Where grants went

  • California$480,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$50,000 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$50,000 · 1 grant
  • Washington$15,000 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$6,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (5)

Wildlife Conservation Network Inc
San Francisco, CA
Unrestricted General
$480,000
Wild Earth Allies
Chevy Chase, MD
Unrestricted General
$50,000
Wildlife Guardians
Alexandria, VA
Unrestricted General
$50,000
Kuow-puget Sound Public Radio
Seattle, WA
Unrestricted General
$15,000
Environmental Education & Conservation
Coudersport, PA
Unrestricted General
$6,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Blue Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

The Blue Foundation is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 5 states.

In its most recent filing, The Blue Foundation reported 5 itemized grants totaling $601K. Individual grants ranged from $6K to $480K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK INC, WILD EARTH ALLIES, WILDLIFE GUARDIANS, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Blue Foundation is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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