Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc
Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc is a public charity based in Key Largo, Florida, formed in 2009. It supports environmental and marine conservation nonprofits, with a stated focus on the Florida Keys and South Florida, and provides scholarships for Florida Keys high school seniors pursuing marine or environmental studies.
Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc at a glance
In short: Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc gave $402K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $401,958
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,797
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,623,628
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc
- How to Apply
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For environmental and marine grant requests, applicants are directed to download and complete the grant request form with all requested information. Organizations that received a grant in the previous year must include an update on results achieved with that funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: 24 Dockside Lane Suite 250, Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: (305) 367-3321
Website: https://oceanreefconservationassociation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc
Who Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 65 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The association’s grant program focuses on the Florida Keys and South Florida. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 2% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $26K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $217K (2021) to $402K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $402K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc Miami, FL | Marine Environmental Support | $100,000 |
| Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Key Largo, FL | Marine Environmental Support | $50,000 |
| The Alliance for Florida's National Parks Trust Inc Coral Gables, FL | Marine Environmental Support | $40,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Inc Tavernier, FL | Marine Environmental Support | $30,000 |
| Marine Resources Development Foundation Key Largo, FL | Marine Environmental Support | $26,458 |
| Audubon Florida Miami, FL | Marine Environmental Support | $25,000 |
| Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center Inc Tavernier, FL | Marine Environmental Support | $20,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Inc Sarasota, FL | Marine Environmental Support | $20,000 |
| Key West and Lower Keys Guides Association Summerland Key, FL | Marine Environmental Support | $20,000 |
| Marine Preservation Society of the Florida Keys Inc Key West, FL | Marine Environmental Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that a conservation easement is not reported as an asset on the organization’s balance sheet because of its restrictive property rights.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,623,628 | $680,258 | $715,559 | $401,958 | 15 | $2,531 |
| 2023 | $1,687,183 | $451,837 | $513,264 | $371,994 | 16 | $6,604 |
| 2022 | $1,715,356 | $400,307 | $436,092 | $353,398 | 15 | $424 |
| 2021 | $1,746,781 | $409,528 | $309,884 | $216,532 | 10 | $146 |
| 2020 | $1,647,137 | $466,854 | $446,454 | $283,781 | 9 | $147 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to protect and preserve the environment, fish, wildlife, and marine-related areas, including water quality and habitat. Its 2024 filing also describes work to protect nearby and offshore coral reefs and fishery habitats through repair, regrowth, and regeneration, and scholarships for Keys high school seniors planning to study environmental or marine subjects.
Its website describes support for environmental, habitat, water-quality, fish, and wildlife programs. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions cover fisheries and habitat conservation, state-park stewardship and education, marine science and outreach, and national-park protection. For example, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust says it works to conserve and restore bonefish, tarpon, and permit fisheries and habitats; Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park says it supports conservation, stewardship, and environmental and educational experiences at two state parks; and Mote Marine Laboratory says it advances marine and environmental science through research, education, and public outreach.
The association also awards college scholarships to graduating seniors in the Florida Keys pursuing marine or environmental studies. The scholarship program began in 2010; the association’s website reports more than $500,000 awarded since its inception. Scholarships are paid directly to the institution, and recipients must maintain a 3.0 average to continue eligibility.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the association gave 15 grants totaling $401,958. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest 2024 awards included $100,000 to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, $50,000 to Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, $40,000 to The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks Trust, $30,000 to Coral Restoration Foundation, and $26,458 to Marine Resources Development Foundation. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as marine environmental support. Other listed recipients included Audubon Florida ($25,000), Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center ($20,000), Mote Marine Laboratory ($20,000), Key West and Lower Keys Guides Association ($20,000), Marine Preservation Society of the Florida Keys ($20,000), CoastLove ($10,500), and The Everglades Foundation ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack Salisbury as chairman; Robert Ecuyer as secretary; Calvin Philips as treasurer; Kenneth Reda and Paul Di Maura in scholarships roles; and Bill Legg, Tom Davidson Jr., and Doug Hynden as members.
Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc is led by Jack Salisbury, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Salisbury
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Philips
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Reda
Scholarships
Co. Chairman → Scholarships, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Di Maura
Scholarships
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ecuyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Davidson Jr.
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Legg
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Hynden
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tom Davidson Sr. (2020–2022) — Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc
How much does Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc give each year?
Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc gave $402K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $372K across 16 grants.
What is Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc's typical grant size?
Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,797, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc give grants?
Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Key Largo, FL (3 grants), Miami, FL (2 grants), Tavernier, FL (2 grants) and Big Pine Key, FL (2 grants).
Does Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Marine Environmental Support" (15 grants).
Who are Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc's largest grantees?
Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc ($100,000), Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park ($50,000) and The Alliance for Florida's National Parks Trust Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc?
Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $680K.
What does Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to protect and preserve the environment, fish, wildlife, and marine-related areas, including water quality and habitat. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc?
For environmental and marine grant requests, applicants are directed to download and complete the grant request form with all requested information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc's EIN?
Ocean Reef Conservation Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4692639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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