Consortium for Ocean Leadership
The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is listed in IRS filing data as a small public charity based in Washington, DC. Its website describes the Center for Ocean Leadership (COL) as a University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Community Program that connects ocean science and technology institutions and supports collaboration. The available filing information indicates the organization appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking: its 2023 return is marked final, and its 2024 filing reports no grants and no assets.
Consortium for Ocean Leadership at a glance
- Expenses (2024)
- $183,496
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Consortium for Ocean Leadership
- Contact
Mailing address: 1030 15Th Street Nw 404, Washington, DC 20005-1503
Phone: (703) 835-0806
Website: https://oceanleadership.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Consortium for Ocean Leadership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Listed 2022 grantees were located in Colorado, Maine, California, Georgia, and Mississippi. These examples do not establish a geographic funding policy.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Consortium for Ocean Leadership open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 50% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2019 to 2022 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $171K (2021) to $209K (2020). In 2022 it made 21 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Corporation at Monterey Bay Cal State Univ Seaside, CA | Nosb Regional Award | $9,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Fort Pierce, FL | Nosb Regional Award | $9,000 |
| Merrow Foundation Morehead City, NC | Nosb Regional Award | $9,000 |
| Ocean First Institute Boulder, CO | Nosb Regional Award | $9,000 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | Nosb Regional Award | $9,000 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks, AK | Nosb Regional Award | $9,000 |
| University of Delaware Lewes, DE | Nosb Regional Award | $9,000 |
| Michigan Sea Grant Ann Arbor, MI | Nosb Regional Award | $9,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $32,656 |
| University of New England Biddenford, ME | Nosb Regional Award | $9,000 |
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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 | — | — | $183,496 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $196,530 | — | $233,119 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $989,046 | $4,829,927 | $5,711,194 | $185,656 | 21 | $769 |
| 2021 | $4,687,674 | $4,673,668 | $5,255,483 | $171,000 | 19 | — |
| 2020 | $5,759,427 | $19,622,002 | $19,760,809 | $208,881 | 21 | $21,789 |
| 2019 | $24,977,459 | $36,656,926 | $36,911,225 | $187,349 | 21 | $883 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2023 filing states that a mission is not applicable due to the wind down of COL. Its website describes work connecting federal, academic, nonprofit, industry, and education partners around ocean priorities.
In 2022, the organization gave grants to universities and other organizations. For example, Ocean First Institute describes its mission as ocean conservation through research and education; the University of New England describes its mission as preparing students to improve the health of people, communities, and the planet. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the organization reported 21 grants totaling $185,656. Among the listed recipients, Ocean First Institute, the University of New England, the University of San Diego, Savannah State University, and the University of Southern Mississippi each received $9,000. The available information does not establish a typical grant size.
The 2023 filing reports no grants, and the 2024 filing also reports no grants. No application process or unsolicited-request policy is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Dr. S Bradley Moran, board chair, and board members Dr. Mark Abbott, Dr. Deborah Bronk, Dr. Christopher F. D’Elia, Dr. Jon Kaye, Dr. Ruth Perry, Dr. Debbie Thomas, and Dr. Alan Leonardi. Leonardi is listed as former president and CEO, with an end date of July 2022. Hailey French and March Moore are also listed as former staff, with end dates in July 2022.
Consortium for Ocean Leadership is led by Alan Leonardi, Former President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Leonardi
Former President & CEO
President & CEO → Former President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$155K (2022) → $0 (2024)
S. Bradley Moran
Board Chair
Treasurer → Treasurer & Board Chair, 2022
Treasurer & Board Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Yarincik
Vice President Research & Education
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$179K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Yan Xing
Former Vice President & CFO
Vice President & CFO → Former Vice President & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$228K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Hailey French
Former Secretary & Administrator Assistant
Secretary & Administrator Assistant → Former Secretary & Administrator Assistant, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$57K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Christopher F. D'elia
Board Member
Board of Trustees → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Thomas
Board Member
Board of Trustees → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Bronk
Board Member
Board of Trustees → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Kaye
Board Member
Associate Trustees → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Abbott
Board Member
Board of Trustees → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Perry
Board Member
Affiliate Trustee → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: March Moore (2020–2024) — Frmr Actg Secretary & Executive Manager · Filing note: Ended 92020
- Former: Chris Scholin (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Miksis-Olds (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Leigh Zimmerman (2019–2022) — Senior Manager Gomri
- Former: Radm Jon White (2019–2022) — Former President & CEO
- Former: William Graham (2019–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Yin Yin (2019–2022) — Ooi Controller & Senior Manager
- Former: Tammy Hancock (2020–2022) — Senior Accounting Manager
- Former: Andrea McCurdy (2021–2022) — Senior Program Manager & Eopolc
- Former: Jason Mallet (2022) — Senior Manager, Art Direction & Web Ser
- Former: Richard West (2019–2021) — At-Large Trustee
- Former: Robert Dunbar (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael R. Roman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roberta Marinelli (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Margaret Leinen (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nicholas Rome (2021) — Program Manager & Iooc
- Former: Oscar Schofield (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Castner (2019–2020) — Secretary & Director of Board Relations · Filing note: Ended 12020
- Former: Douglas Fils (2019–2020) — Data Management Technical Expert
- Former: Viktoriya Shek (2019–2020) — Manager & Oii Business Operations
- Former: Bruce Corliss (2019) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Hank Lobe (2019) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Jacqueline Dixon (2019) — Board of Trustees Chair
- Former: Marcia McNutt (2019) — At-Large Trustees
- Former: Megan Davis (2019) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Molly McCammon (2019) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Patrick Donahue (2019) — Director & Contracts
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $163K, to Yan Xing (VP & CFO (End AUG 22)). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Consortium for Ocean Leadership
What does Consortium for Ocean Leadership fund?
The organization’s 2023 filing states that a mission is not applicable due to the wind down of COL. Its website describes work connecting federal, academic, nonprofit, industry, and education partners around ocean priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Consortium for Ocean Leadership?
Consortium for Ocean Leadership has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check oceanleadership.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Consortium for Ocean Leadership make grants?
Listed 2022 grantees were located in Colorado, Maine, California, Georgia, and Mississippi. These examples do not establish a geographic funding policy.
What is Consortium for Ocean Leadership's EIN?
Consortium for Ocean Leadership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1892964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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