Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn
To support the advancement of nautical archaeology conducted by the institute of nautical archaeology.
Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn at a glance
In short: Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn gave $689K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $689K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $689,460
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $689,460
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $689,460
- Total assets
- $21,800,929
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Institute of Nautical Archaeo ($689K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $217K (2021) to $823K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $689K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Nautical Archaeo College Station, TX | Support for Ongoing Programs | $689,460 |
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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 | $21,800,929 | $2,260,499 | $803,680 | $689,460 | 1 | $2,260,499 |
| 2024 | $20,344,110 | $90,736 | $738,994 | $600,000 | 1 | $76,868 |
| 2023 | $19,531,448 | $850,609 | $632,675 | $511,565 | 1 | $421,343 |
| 2022 | $19,791,996 | $2,839,666 | $980,211 | $822,642 | 1 | $2,174,361 |
| 2021 | $20,198,652 | $623,136 | $351,009 | $217,104 | 1 | $374,669 |
| 2020 | $16,336,799 | $823,870 | $839,055 | $723,278 | 1 | $306,007 |
| 2019 | $18,558,885 | $1,652,269 | $859,978 | $716,204 | 1 | $650,457 |
About Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn
Based on IRS filings
Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn is a public charity, based in College Station, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $689K. Net investment income was $2.3M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn is led by Deborah Carlson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Carlson
President
President of Ina → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Boshell Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John De Lapa
Director
Director & Chairman of Ina → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Shaw
Director
General Counsel → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Kjorlien
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana McGinnis
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert L. Walker (2019–2024) — 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 Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn
How much does Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn give each year?
Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn gave $689K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $600K across 1 grant.
How large is Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn?
Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn reported $21.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
Where does Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn operate?
Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn's EIN?
Institute of Nautical Archaeology Foundn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2340987. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
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