Ocean Visions Inc
Ocean Visions develops and advances solutions to protect and restore the ocean. We mobilize and support inventors, scientists, policy makers and others to invent and advance innovative ocean-based solutions that reduce stressors, restore ocean ecosystems, and reverse disruption. We focus on critical arenas of needed actions that are underinvested, and we catalyse efforts to develop, test, and ultimately scale innovations to the most pressing challenges to the health of the ocean.
Ocean Visions Inc at a glance
In short: Ocean Visions Inc gave $883K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $883K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $882,836
- +1258.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $882,836
- +2616.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $882,836
- Total assets
- $9,945,033
- +90.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ocean Visions Inc
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Ocean Visions Inc
Arctic Sea Ice Restoration Research Fund
Ocean Visions Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) Engineering Award
Ocean Visions Inc
Amount
Up to $1.5M
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ocean Visions Launchpad
Ocean Visions Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Ocean Visions Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ($883K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021, 18 months) to $883K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $883K.
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA | Obpe RD&D Program | $882,836 |
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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 | $9,945,033 | $8,313,870 | $3,600,559 | $882,836 | 1 | $236,576 |
| 2023 | $5,209,733 | $3,574,949 | $2,480,224 | $65,000 | 2 | $166,469 |
| 2022 | $4,025,912 | $3,044,937 | $1,453,989 | $115,000 | 3 | $37,133 |
| 2021* | $2,405,679 | $3,248,165 | $876,539 | $25,000 | 1 | $3,701 |
| 2020 | $34,132 | $210,896 | $176,764 | — | — | $1 |
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Ocean Visions Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ocean Visions Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Leesburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $883K. Net investment income was $237K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ocean Visions Inc is led by Brad Ack, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 6 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brad Ack
CEO
Executive Director & Chief Innovation Officer → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$190K (2021) → $287K (2024)
Emanuele Di Lorenzo
Board Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney McGeachy
Program Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$144K (2023) → $143K (2024)
Jessica Keith
Senior Communications Director Fro
Senior Communications Director → Senior Communications Director Fro, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $121K (2024)
Leonardo Valenzuela Perez
Program Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $136K (2024)
David Koweek
Chief Scientist
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $172K (2024)
Nikhil Neelakantan
Senior Program Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Nancy Kowlton
Board Member
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fiorenza Micheli
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Pullen
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Bunje
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Lisa Oosterom (2023) — Director of Finance & Administrator
- Former: Joe Handy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Emanuele Dilorenzo (2022) — Chair
- Former: Martin Gray (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Joseph Handy (2021) — Board 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $287K, to Brad ACK (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Visions Inc
How much does Ocean Visions Inc give each year?
Ocean Visions Inc gave $883K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $65K across 2 grants.
How large is Ocean Visions Inc?
Ocean Visions Inc reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What is Ocean Visions Inc?
Ocean Visions Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Leesburg, VA. It holds $9.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ocean Visions Inc operate?
Ocean Visions Inc has awarded grants in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York.
What is Ocean Visions Inc's EIN?
Ocean Visions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2130219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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