BLUE WATER FOUNDATION
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.
BLUE WATER FOUNDATION
EIN: 94-3167229
Mission
To introduce at-risk and incarcerated students to sailing and in so doing instill in them a respect for the environment and an experience of team work and mastery of maritime skills.
Ruling year
1993
President
Ms. Shannon Kastner
Main address
48 Gold St. 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94133 USA
EIN
94-3167229
Equal opportunity in education
Out-of-school learning
Tutoring
Clubs
Population served
Adolescents
Incarcerated people
NTEE code
(Recreational, Pleasure, or Social Club) (N50)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Gleaming Ocean
Pairs incarcerated students with mentors in an ongoing program of sailing while learning important life skills. Provides students with an appreciation of the environment and a confidence in their own value and ability.
Where we work
External reviews
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Financials
Assets info
Financial data
BLUE WATER FOUNDATION
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $33,157 |
| Program Services | $0 |
| Membership Dues | $0 |
| Special Events | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $50,390 |
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Program Services | $29,000 |
| Administration | $1,600 |
| Fundraising | $400 |
| Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
| Other Expenses | $4,800 |
| Total Expenses | $45,800 |
BLUE WATER FOUNDATION
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,876 |
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Fund balance (EOY) | |
|---|---|
| Net Assets | $5,468 |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
President
Ms. Shannon Kastner
There are no officers, directors or key employees recorded for this organization
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
BLUE WATER FOUNDATION
Board of directorsas of 02/24/2023
Board of directors data
Ms. Shannon Kastner
Mr. Lee Stimmel
Stimmel, Stimmel & Smith LLC
Term: 1995 -
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Gender identity
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