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Defending the Blue Line

Hastings, Minnesota  ·  EIN 270711063  ·  Private foundation

Defending the Blue Line is a private foundation based in Hastings, Minnesota. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.9M in grants paid and $1.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1 individual grants from this funder — $6K awarded across 2017 — including its support for youth development. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.9M
Annual giving (FY2017)
$1.8M
Total assets
1
Grants tracked
2017
Most recent grant

What Defending the Blue Line funds

Defending the Blue Line's giving carries a documented focus on youth development.

Youth Development

Populations it has supported include veterans, children, youth pop.

veteranschildrenyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Defending the Blue Line, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cape Fear Youth Hockey Association
UHL CAMP
Fayetteville, NC$6K2017

How to apply for funding from Defending the Blue Line

Defending the Blue Line'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Defending the Blue Line

Does Defending the Blue Line accept grant applications?
Defending the Blue Line'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 Defending the Blue Line fund?
Defending the Blue Line's grants focus on youth development. Recent recipients include Cape Fear Youth Hockey Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Defending the Blue Line give in grants?
Defending the Blue Line reported $1.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2017). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6K over 1 grants.
Where is Defending the Blue Line located?
Defending the Blue Line is based in Hastings, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 270711063.
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About this profile. This page is built from Defending the Blue Line'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 Defending the Blue Line. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.