Marine Science and Technology Foundation
Marine Science and Technology Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $27K.
Marine Science and Technology Foundation at a glance
In short: Marine Science and Technology Foundation gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,597,375
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,597,375
- Median grant
- $1,597,375
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Marine Science and Technology Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DAFGIVING360 (FKA Schwab Charitable) ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAFGIVING360 (FKA Schwab Charitable) San Francisco, CA | Support Exempt Purpose | $1,597,375 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $26,510 | $1,613,793 | $1,597,375 | 1 | $1,630,997 | $26,510 |
| 2023 | $1,605,499 | $354,814 | $41,899 | — | — | $42,595 | $29,945 |
| 2022 | $1,293,247 | $8,644 | $8,535,197 | — | — | $17,554 | $8,644 |
| 2021 | $9,802,156 | $73 | $17,242 | — | — | $12,632 | $73 |
| 2020 | $9,818,090 | $2,057 | $18,571 | — | — | — | $2,057 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marine Science and Technology Foundation is led by Wendy Schmidt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy Schmidt
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances Babb
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$802 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Trang Nguyen
Acting Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Eric Schmidt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Trang Nguyen (Acting Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marine Science and Technology Foundation
How much does Marine Science and Technology Foundation give each year?
Marine Science and Technology Foundation gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Marine Science and Technology Foundation?
Marine Science and Technology Foundation is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Marine Science and Technology Foundation operate?
Marine Science and Technology Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Marine Science and Technology Foundation's EIN?
Marine Science and Technology Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3630378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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