Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog
Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog is a private foundation based in Pacific Grove, California. Its 2025 IRS filing states that all grants are awarded to continue research in marine biology.
Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog at a glance
In short: Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog gave $63K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 96% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,149
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,631
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,985
- Total assets
- $1,755,271
- +10.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 96% first-time grantees (23 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing describes a letter application, not a formal application form, and lists marine biology research as the award restriction. It gives “Marine Biology Research” as the contact for applications.
- Review Cycle
- March 31, a past deadline as of September 28, 2026.
- Deadline
- March 31, a past deadline as of September 28, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Marine Biology Research
Mailing address: PO Box 3221, Monterey, CA 93942
Phone: (470) 253-0563
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baldridge Jack ($4K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All listed 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California. The listed recipients were in Pacific Grove.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog open to new grantees?
96%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 24 grantees (96%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 4% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $63K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baldridge Jack Pacific Grove, CA | Marine Biology Research | $3,500 |
| Luccioni Marina Pacific Grove, CA | Marine Research | $3,400 |
| Wall Joey Pacific Grove, CA | Marine Biology Research | $3,000 |
| Rogers Ryan Pacific Grove, CA | Marine Research | $3,000 |
| Perryman Sarah Pacific Grove, CA | Marine Research | $3,000 |
| Wadsworth Rilee Pacific Grove, CA | Marine Research | $3,000 |
| Besecker Ava Pacific Grove, CA | Marine Research | $3,000 |
| Soto Luzmaria Pacific Grove, CA | Marine Research | $3,000 |
| Nance Dakota Pacific Grove, CA | Marine Research | $3,000 |
| Molinari Megan Pacific Grove, CA | Marine Research | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,755,271 | $217,730 | $64,848 | $63,149 | 24 | $126,699 | $85,780 |
| 2024 | $1,592,077 | $97,761 | $52,828 | $51,095 | 22 | $102,732 | $68,947 |
| 2023 | $1,442,535 | $103,180 | $47,244 | $45,586 | 19 | $46,062 | $53,781 |
| 2022 | $1,404,058 | $48,685 | $60,031 | $58,186 | 23 | $58,875 | $51,364 |
| 2021 | $1,498,006 | $74,225 | $61,913 | $60,525 | 25 | $61,688 | $74,000 |
| 2020 | $1,325,855 | $52,582 | $34,661 | $32,790 | 16 | — | $51,402 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as awarding grants for continuing research in marine biology. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The listed 2025 awards went to individual recipients in Pacific Grove, California, and their stated purposes included marine research and marine biology research.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $63,149. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,500, with a median of $2,984. Among the largest listed awards were $3,500 to Jack Baldridge for marine biology research, $3,400 to Marina Luccioni for marine research, and $3,000 each to Joey Wall, Ryan Rogers, Sarah Perryman, Rilee Wadsworth, Ava Besecker, Luzmaria Soto, Dakota Nance, Megan Molinari, Feridinand S Ruth Grant, and Gabriella Pastore for marine research or marine biology research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kerstin Wasson and David Epel as directors; Greg Cailliet as president; Joe Wible as treasurer; Vicki Pearse as vice president; Robert L Brownell as director; and Katherine Ralls as corresponding officer.
Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog is led by Greg Cailliet, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Cailliet
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Epel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kerstin Wasson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert L. Brownell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Wible
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Ralls
Correspondin
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vicki Pearse
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert E. Williams (2020–2021) — Recording Se
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.
Frequently asked questions about Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog
How much does Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog give each year?
Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog gave $63K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 22 grants.
What is Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog's typical grant size?
Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog's median grant in 2025 was $2,985, and its average grant was $2,631, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog that year got $3K on average.
Where does Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog give grants?
Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pacific Grove, CA (24 grants).
Does Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Marine Research" (18 grants) and "Marine Biology Research" (5 grants).
Who are Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog's largest grantees?
Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog's largest 2025 grantees include Baldridge Jack ($3,500), Luccioni Marina ($3,400) and Wall Joey ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog?
Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $218K.
What does Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as awarding grants for continuing research in marine biology. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog's EIN?
Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0094228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Myers Oceanographic & Marine Biolog accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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