Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc
Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private charitable foundation based in Pittsford, New York, founded in 2006. It supports projects focused on protecting and restoring ocean ecosystems, climate stability, and media that raises awareness of the natural systems that support life.
Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc gave $664K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), top state District of Columbia. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $663,760
- +24.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,550
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,658,393
- -9.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (8 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30B Grove Street, Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: (585) 697-0362
Website: https://codebluefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woods Hole Institute ($150K). Together the top 10 received $550K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 115 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (27%), Massachusetts (23%), California (22%), New York (13%), and Utah (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 21 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $356K (2021) to $664K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $664K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Institute Woods Hole, MA | ROOM 71 | $150,000 |
| Utah Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | Film - Gaucho Gaucho! | $75,000 |
| International Conservation Caucus Foundation Washington, DC | Oceans Caucus Foundation | $70,000 |
| Sylvia Earle Alliance Napa, CA | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| National Geographic Washington, DC | Impact Story Lab | $35,000 |
| Earth Restoration Alliance (Global Choices) Carbondale, CO | Global Moratorium on Exploration in the Artic | $25,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | Education Fund | $25,000 |
| Outlaw Ocean Project Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Film Collaborative Inc Los Angeles, CA | Deep Rising Impact Campaign | $25,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grantmaking totals reported for the three years shown:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,658,393 | $152,953 | $769,224 | $663,760 | 25 | $732,560 | $256,600 | $387,403 |
| 2023 | $6,280,063 | $124,291 | $621,718 | $535,000 | 22 | $577,993 | $80,566 | $375,151 |
| 2022 | $6,777,618 | $145,185 | $573,801 | $425,500 | 18 | $522,834 | $94,218 | $381,454 |
| 2021 | $7,207,249 | $361,392 | $457,156 | $356,220 | 22 | $374,503 | $306,739 | $423,832 |
| 2020 | $7,295,763 | $1,024,481 | $490,079 | $420,553 | 28 | — | $981,873 | $367,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $387K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it supports innovative projects that promote the protection, restoration, and resilience of critical ocean ecosystems and climate stability. Its website also describes support for science, exploration, and media communications, including work to reduce greenhouse gases and ocean acidification.
Its grants include support for conservation organizations and environmental storytelling. For example, the World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. The Redford Center says it advances environmental solutions through stories, while the Utah Film Center describes its work as engaging audiences through film exhibition, education, and artist support. The Film Collaborative says it provides independent filmmakers with educational materials and distribution and impact-marketing services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $663,760 through 25 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $150,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $150,000 to Woods Hole Institute for “Room 71,” $75,000 to Utah Film Center for “Film - Gaucho Gaucho!,” and $70,000 each to International Conservation Caucus Foundation for “Oceans Caucus Foundation” and Sylvia Earle Alliance for unrestricted support. Other notable grants included $35,000 to National Geographic for “Impact Story Lab” and $25,000 each to The Film Collaborative for the “Deep Rising” impact campaign and World Wildlife Fund for unrestricted support.
The foundation also gave $20,000 to Woodstock Film Festival. The festival describes its work as supporting filmmakers through an annual festival and year-round programming, including educational opportunities. Friends of the Upper Delaware River, which received $10,000, says its mission is to protect and restore the Upper Delaware River watershed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shari Sant as president and director and Patrick D. Martin as treasurer. The foundation’s website identifies Sant as its founder and president.
Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Shari Sant, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shari Sant
President & Director
President, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick D. Martin
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Daniel Lee Plummer (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Shari Sant Plummer (2020) — President, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc gave $664K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $535K across 22 grants.
What is Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,550, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (23%) and California (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), The Presidio, CA (3 grants), Hancock, NY (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Woods Hole Institute ($150,000), Utah Film Center ($75,000) and International Conservation Caucus Foundation ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc?
Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $733K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $387K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it supports innovative projects that promote the protection, restoration, and resilience of critical ocean ecosystems and climate stability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1718790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Code Blue Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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