Coastal Expeditions Foundation
The cef is a philanthropic organization governed by a small group of naturalists dedicated to promoting a holistic culture of environmental awareness, stewardship & service.
Coastal Expeditions Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,112,380
- +53.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $708,731
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $73,815
- +572.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $327,796
- -17.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Coastal Expeditions Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Bank Charleston, SC | — | $80,629 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,112,380 | $708,731 | $327,796 | — | — | $73,815 |
| 2024 | $723,446 | $629,560 | $398,423 | — | — | $10,978 |
| 2023 | $548,257 | $359,188 | $247,911 | — | — | $12,842 |
| 2022 | $417,918 | $427,064 | $217,163 | $80,629 | 1 | $299 |
| 2021 | $204,019 | $199,169 | $135,216 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $140,066 | $153,968 | $121,017 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $69,715 | $110,532 | $106,522 | — | — | — |
About Coastal Expeditions Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Coastal Expeditions Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mt Pleasant, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $74K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Coastal Expeditions Foundation's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Crolley
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick Moore
Legal Counsel
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bill Jarrard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Brian Durbin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Francisca Dilling
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Ian Sanchez
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lucy McCann
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Katie Morrison (2023) — Director of
- Former: Ashley S. Woody (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Henry A. Brandt III (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Coastal Expeditions Foundation
How large is Coastal Expeditions Foundation?
Coastal Expeditions Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $709K.
What is Coastal Expeditions Foundation?
Coastal Expeditions Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Mt Pleasant, SC. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Coastal Expeditions Foundation operate?
Coastal Expeditions Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Coastal Expeditions Foundation's EIN?
Coastal Expeditions Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0870389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work Coastal Expeditions Foundation funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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