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Blue Water Community Action

Port Huron, Michigan  ·  EIN 382284121  ·  Private foundation

Based in Port Huron, Michigan, Blue Water Community Action has awarded $1.7M across 34 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Bhk Community Action. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.3M
Total assets
34
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Blue Water Community Action funds

Blue Water Community Action's giving carries a documented focus on housing & homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include homeless population.

homeless population

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Blue Water Community Action, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bhk Community Action
OPERATIONS
Houghton, MI$195K2020
Bhk Community Action
WEATHERIZATION
Houghton, MI$132K2023
Bhk Community Action
WEATHERIZATION
Houghton, MI$126K2024
YMCA
HOMELESS SHELTER
Port Huron, MI$114K2023
Detroit Rescue Mission
OPERATIONS
Detroit, MI$103K2022
Bhk Community Action
OPERATIONS
Houghton, MI$99K2022
The Harbor
OPERATIONS
Mt Clemons, MI$73K2022
The Harbor
EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES
Mt Clemens, MI$73K2023
Ottawa Community Action
OPERATIONS
Holland, MI$73K2022
The Harbor
EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES
Mt Clemens, MI$71K2024
Community Action of South Central Michigan
OPERATIONS
Battle Creek, MI$57K2020
Ottawa Community Action
WEATHERIZATION
Holland, MI$53K2023
Community Action of South Central Michigan
WEATHERIZATION
Battle Creek, MI$52K2024
Ottawa Community Action
WEATHERIZATION
Holland, MI$49K2024
Detroit Rescue Mission
HOMELESS SHELTER
Detroit, MI$42K2023

Blue Water Community Action giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$48K
2019$55K
2020$329K
2022$432K
2023$490K
2024$351K

How to apply for funding from Blue Water Community Action

Blue Water Community Action's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at bwcaa.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Blue Water Community Action

Does Blue Water Community Action accept grant applications?
Blue Water Community Action's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Blue Water Community Action fund?
Blue Water Community Action's grants focus on housing & homelessness. Recent recipients include Bhk Community Action, Bhk Community Action, Bhk Community Action. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Blue Water Community Action give in grants?
Blue Water Community Action reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.7M over 34 grants.
Where is Blue Water Community Action located?
Blue Water Community Action is based in Port Huron, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382284121.
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About this profile. This page is built from Blue Water Community Action's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Blue Water Community Action. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.