Washington Maritime Blue
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$2.5M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Washington Maritime Blue?
Washington Maritime Blue is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Builders Vision Foundation ($950K), The Schmidt Family Foundation ($350K), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($323K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Washington Maritime Blue between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Vision Foundation | $950,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | $350,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $323,339 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | $225,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| United States Energy Foundation | $205,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Climate Solutions | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | $90,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Russell Family Foundation | $75,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Climate Solutions Action Fund | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Renewable Northwest Project DBA Renewable Northwest | $38,588 | 1 | 2025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Laird Norton Family Foundation | $15,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Bonneville Environmental Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2022) to $923K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $423K.
What grants has Washington Maritime Blue received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Orange County Community Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $225,000 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | REDUCE VESSEL NOISE FOR KILLER WHALES IN WA | $119,389 |
| 2025 | The Norcliffe Foundation | MARITIME INNOVATION CENTER CAMPAIGN PLANNING | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Renewable Northwest Project DBA Renewable Northwest | OFF SHORE WIND PROJECT SUPPORT | $38,588 |
| 2024 | Builders Vision Foundation | to support increased programmatic capacity for its youth maritime programs | $300,000 |
| 2024 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | $175,000 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | PROVIDING MARINERS WITH KILLER WHALE LOCATIONS | $152,951 |
| 2024 | United States Energy Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $105,000 |
| 2024 | The Russell Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Climate Solutions Action Fund | WORK ON THE MARITIME POLICY PROGRAM (OFFSHORE WIND COALITION BUILDING) | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Norcliffe Foundation | MARITIME INNOVATION CENTER CAMPAIGN PLANNING | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Russell Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | DECLINATION GRANT | $500 |
| 2023 | Builders Vision Foundation | To support operational capacity as WMB develops stronger internal capacity and structure to manage their rapid growth. | $300,000 |
| 2023 | United States Energy Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Climate Solutions | FOR WORK ON THE MARITIME POLICY PROGRAM | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | $75,000 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | WHALE SIGHTING NETWORK | $50,999 |
| 2023 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | CAPACITY SUPPORT FOR MARITIME BLUE'S PARTNERSHIP WITH EARTH ECONOMICS IN WA STATE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Norcliffe Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Builders Vision Foundation | To support a two year program developed by YMC that looks to scale and build out their programming, with a specific focus on their internship and career placement programs. | $150,000 |
| 2022 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Bonneville Environmental Foundation | GRANT ID: WA-1382 GRANT PERIOD: 3/1/22 - 12/31/23 | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Builders Vision Foundation | Youth Maritime Collaborative | $200,000 |
| 2021 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Washington Maritime Blue?
Washington Maritime Blue is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Builders Vision Foundation ($950K), The Schmidt Family Foundation ($350K), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($323K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Washington Maritime Blue between 2021–2025.
Who is Washington Maritime Blue's largest funder?
Builders Vision Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Washington Maritime Blue, with $950K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Washington Maritime Blue received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Washington Maritime Blue across 27 grants from 14 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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