Old Blue Rugby Foundation
Old Blue Rugby Foundation, Inc. (EIN 13-3226589) is a private foundation supporting the Old Blue Rugby Club and amateur rugby in the U.S., headquartered in Ridgewood, NJ. The foundation is documented in IRS filings and profiles on ProPublica, GuideStar/Candid and Charity Navigator, and the club website hosts foundation documents and recent announcements.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized U.S. amateur rugby organizations, youth rugby programs, or collegiate rugby teams whose work clearly supports amateur rugby and who have an existing relationship or credible introduction to the foundation or affiliated club.
Good Fit
- • Direct programming in amateur or youth rugby.
- • A prior relationship or introduction from Old Blue Rugby Club leadership or partner organizations.
- • Clear, project-specific use for a modest grant (typical awards observed are in the low thousands).
- • Willingness to be invited or considered through a curated selection process rather than an open application.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in four different states (NY, TN, RI, MA), indicating a multi-state U.S. footprint despite the foundation being headquartered in New Jersey.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows four distinct grantees, with three new recipients added in 2024, but historically giving was concentrated on a single organization in prior years; this suggests a moderate but not broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
The publicly posted application information indicates grants are awarded only to preselected organizations; although new recipients were added in 2024, the pattern and stated policy point to an invitation-driven selection process rather than an open application pathway.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
