Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc
Catalina Sea Bass Fund INC is a private operating foundation based in Avalon, California, focused on environmental conservation through marine research funding. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity and primarily supports marine research initiatives through grantmaking, with a fiscal year ending in June.
Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $40,000
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $141,188
- +171.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hubbs Sea World Research Institute ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $63K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hubbs Sea World Research Institute San Diego, CA | Environmental Studies | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $141,188 | $255,019 | $165,795 | $40,000 | 1 | $165,795 | $19 |
| 2024 | $51,964 | $50,029 | $106,858 | — | — | $106,858 | $29 |
| 2023 | $108,793 | $220,027 | $141,043 | $40,000 | 1 | $136,043 | $27 |
| 2022 | $29,809 | $140,002 | $131,235 | — | — | $111,235 | $2 |
| 2021 | $21,042 | $100,307 | $93,775 | — | — | — | $5 |
| 2020 | $14,536 | $70,002 | $139,926 | $63,000 | 1 | — | $2 |
About Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Avalon, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $141K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $19.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gail Hodge
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Calen Offield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chase Offield
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jock Albright
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Talsky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Oudin
Oper Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Walker
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tom Pfleger (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Wendy Carr (2020–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Gail Hodge (Director/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc
How much does Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc give each year?
Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc gave $40K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc?
Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc reported $141K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $255K.
What is Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc?
Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Avalon, CA. It holds $141K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc operate?
Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc's EIN?
Catalina Sea Bass Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0769316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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