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Form 990-PFTax year 2018EIN 26-1919507

Blue Foundation

A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2018 lists 59 grants and $2.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2018 (period ending Dec 31, 2018), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Clare Munana
5 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 624-7685
Form and materials
Any
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

1 return on file

Tax year 2018 is the only return we have read for this foundation so far.

  • Tax year 2018

    $2,566,090

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2018

59 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Blue FundOrlando, FL

    General use for various charities

    $2,147,415
  2. Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    2018 scholarships

    $60,000
  3. MetrosquashChicago, IL

    2018 capital campaign

    $50,000
  4. The Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CA

    2018 pledge payment (5TH of 5)

    $50,000
  5. Chicago Council on Global AffairsChicago, IL

    2018 annual fund

    $25,000
  6. Middle East Investment InitiativeWashington, DC

    2018 board annual contribution

    $25,000
  7. MetrosquashChicago, IL

    2018 annual fund

    $20,000
  8. The Field MuseumChicago, IL

    Strategic science initiative (1 of 5)

    $20,000
  9. After School MattersChicago, IL

    2018 asm gala

    $15,000
  10. Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    2018 aspen ministries forum

    $15,000
  11. Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    2018 international partners administration

    $10,000
  12. Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    2018 international partners administration

    $10,000
  13. Chicago Center for Music EducationChicago, IL

    2018 gala

    $10,000
  14. Middle East Investment InitiativeWashington, DC

    2018 berl's tin cup - 3nd PMT of 5yr pledge

    $10,000
  15. Middle East Investment InitiativeWashington, DC

    2018 anniversary dinner

    $10,000
  16. After School MattersChicago, IL

    2018 ccdoc explorations with oil paints

    $7,500
  17. Alliance FrancaiseChicago, IL

    2018 paddle raise at the gala

    $5,000
  18. Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    2018 international partners administration

    $5,000
  19. Caf AmericaAlexandria, VA

    2018 support

    $5,000
  20. FaceNew York, NY

    2018 membership

    $5,000
  21. Illinois Business Immigration CoalitionChicago, IL

    2018 general fund

    $5,000
  22. Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    2018 sais bologna for amici di bologna

    $5,000
  23. MetrosquashChicago, IL

    2018 metrosquash gala

    $5,000
  24. National Museum of Mexican ArtChicago, IL

    2018 support

    $5,000
  25. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    2018 blue foundation endowed scholarship fund

    $5,000
  26. NuseaBronx, NY

    2018 unrestricted fund

    $5,000
  27. Web Du Bois InstituteCambridge, MA

    2018 faculty of arts & sciences fund

    $5,000
  28. Cesar E Chavez Multicultural CenterChicago, IL

    Sy17-18 2nd semester apex learning enrollments

    $3,750
  29. Sais Europe (bologna Center)Italy

    2018 special fellowship support

    $2,500
  30. Sais Europe (bologna Center)Italy

    2018 special fellowship support

    $2,500
  31. WgaPhiladelphia, PA

    2018 support

    $1,500
  32. Alliance FrancaiseChicago, IL

    2018 films on the lake

    $1,000
  33. Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

    2018 annual membership due

    $1,000
  34. Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    2018 socrates dinner

    $1,000
  35. Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL

    2018 summer dinner dance

    $1,000
  36. Chicago Council on Global AffairsChicago, IL

    2018 global leadership awards dinner

    $1,000
  37. Erie Solorio Academy High SchoolNew York, NY

    2018 giving

    $1,000
  38. Old Irving Park Community ClinicChicago, IL

    2018 gala

    $1,000
  39. Princeton Parents FundPrinceton, NJ

    Annual giving 2018

    $1,000
  40. The New York Landmarks ConservatoryNew York, NY

    2018 living landmarks celebration

    $1,000
  41. Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    2018 summer benefit dinner

    $750
  42. Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NY

    2018 hot pink party

    $500
  43. Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NY

    2018 symposium and awards luncheon

    $500
  44. Chicago Foundation for WomenChicago, IL

    2018 luncheon

    $500
  45. Chicago Historical SocietyChicago, IL

    2018 awards dinner

    $500
  46. Chicago UnitedChicago, IL

    2018 gala

    $500
  47. Erie Neighborhood HouseChicago, IL

    2018 annual awards dinner

    $500
  48. Free Spirit MediaChicago, IL

    2018 contribution

    $500
  49. Mariachi Heritage FoundationChicago, IL

    2018 membership

    $500
  50. Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY

    2018 membership

    $500
  51. The Women's Board of NW Memorial HospitalChicago, IL

    2018 annual fund

    $500
  52. Metropolitan Planning CouncilChicago, IL

    2018 annual luncheon

    $250
  53. Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    2018 membership

    $200
  54. Mujeres Latinas En AccionChicago, IL

    2018 annual luncheon

    $200
  55. Quogue Junior Theater TroupeQuogue, NY

    2018 giving

    $125
  56. Bridge CommunitiesGlen Ellyn, IL

    2018 contribution

    $100
  57. Bulletin of the Atomic ScientistsChicago, IL

    2018 support

    $100
  58. RefugeeoneChicago, IL

    2018 support

    $100
  59. Women EmployedChicago, IL

    2018 unrestricted fund

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Social science7 grants $101,75036% of the total
  2. Education4 grants $73,50026% of the total
  3. Community development4 grants $45,25016% of the total
  4. International aid2 grants $26,0009% of the total
  5. Arts and culture7 grants $21,8258% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $5,5002% of the total
  7. 8 other causes11 grants $9,5003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida1 grant $2,147,415
  2. Illinois32 grants $186,100
  3. District of Columbia10 grants $146,750
  4. California1 grant $50,000
  5. New York8 grants $13,325
  6. Massachusetts1 grant $5,000
  7. Maryland1 grant $5,000
  8. Virginia1 grant $5,000
  9. Pennsylvania1 grant $1,500
  10. New Jersey1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Clare MunanaPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ric EstradaDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Charles McCartneyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Madeleine McCartneyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Samuel McCartneyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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