Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles
Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles is dedicated to accelerating scientific collaboration, advancing an emerging blue economy through business innovation and job creation, and inspiring the next generation, all for a more sustainable, just and equitable world.
Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles at a glance
In short: Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- -38.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $300,000
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $41,406,960
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Monica Community College ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2019) to $509K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica Community College Santa Monica, CA | To fund costs associated with achieving the objectives of the community project. | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,406,960 | $18,290,896 | $6,160,979 | $300,000 | 1 | $6,624 |
| 2023 | $35,181,899 | $15,181,292 | $4,499,922 | $490,879 | 2 | $38,820 |
| 2022 | $19,304,192 | $5,539,455 | $3,410,096 | $509,121 | 1 | $10,832 |
| 2021 | $13,326,843 | $2,313,467 | $1,688,566 | — | — | $3,827 |
| 2020 | $12,742,293 | $2,057,913 | $1,444,206 | — | — | $4,046 |
| 2019 | $12,372,938 | $5,533,406 | $1,359,620 | $74,600 | 2 | $4,313 |
About Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles
Based on IRS filings
Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in San Pedro, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles is led by Terry Tamminen, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 4 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terry Tamminen
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$342K (2022) → $369K (2024)
Gregory Thorpe
Board Chair & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Hirschorn
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doane Liu
Director
Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geraldine Knatz
Director
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monique Johnson
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yehudi Gaffen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn M. Hull
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Galanza Ramos
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Lundquist
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Molina
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Horton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Roth
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wenty Neu
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Blank
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharnell Blevins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Krusoe
Executive Vice President & COO
Executive Director → Executive Vice President & COO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$208K (2019) → $258K (2024)
Charmian E. Hauck
CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$183K (2022) → $189K (2024)
Steve Rochman
Interim CFO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Greg Thorpe (2019–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Martin H. Blank Jr. (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Alex Rose (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tim McOsker (2019–2021) — CEO & Director
- Former: Charuni P. Patibanda (2021) — Director
- Former: Camilla Townsend (2019) — Director
- Former: Michael Kelly (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $369K, to Terry Tamminen (President/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles
How much does Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles give each year?
Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $491K across 2 grants.
How large is Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles?
Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles reported $41.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.3M.
What is Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles?
Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in San Pedro, CA. It holds $41.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles operate?
Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles has awarded grants in California, Connecticut.
What is Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles's EIN?
Altasea at the Port of Los Angeles's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3977904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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