Captain Paul Watson Foundation
Defending sea life and preventing illegal operations across the ocean.
Captain Paul Watson Foundation at a glance
In short: Captain Paul Watson Foundation gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $661K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,321,351
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $660,676
- -48.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $660,676
- Total assets
- $159,641
- +132.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Captain Paul Watson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Neptunes Navy ($1.3M). Together the top 2 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2022) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neptunes Navy Lewes, DE | Support Organization Mission | $1,271,351 |
| Sea Shepherd Canada Conservat | Support Organization Mission | $50,000 |
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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 | $159,641 | $1,652,146 | $1,561,095 | $1,321,351 | 2 | $1,786 |
| 2023 | $68,590 | $1,564,265 | $1,647,980 | $1,275,541 | 1 | $1,943 |
| 2022 | $151,183 | $351,909 | $202,844 | $114,960 | 2 | — |
About Captain Paul Watson Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Captain Paul Watson Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $160K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Captain Paul Watson Foundation is led by Omar Von Eichel, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Omar Von Eichel
Executive Director
Director & President → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Watson
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clementine Pallanca
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Yanina Rusinovich (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Captain Paul Watson Foundation
How much does Captain Paul Watson Foundation give each year?
Captain Paul Watson Foundation gave $1.3M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 1 grant.
How large is Captain Paul Watson Foundation?
Captain Paul Watson Foundation reported $160K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Captain Paul Watson Foundation?
Captain Paul Watson Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in New York, NY. It holds $160K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Captain Paul Watson Foundation operate?
Captain Paul Watson Foundation has awarded grants in Delaware, Vermont.
What is Captain Paul Watson Foundation's EIN?
Captain Paul Watson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3361218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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