Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc
Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Highland Park, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 8 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $999.
Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc at a glance
In short: Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc gave $84K across 8 grants in 2020 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $83,907
- Grants made (2020)
- 8
- Average grant
- $10,488
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Oceanic Preservation Society ($50K). Together the top 8 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Preservation Society Breenbrae, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Nebraska Wildlife Rehab Inc Omaha, NE | General Support | $20,000 |
| Polynesian Voyaging Society Honolulu, HI | General Support | $11,757 |
| Appalachian Apostolate Inc Vanceburg, KY | General Support | $500 |
| Elijah's Promise New Brunswick, NJ | General Support | $500 |
| Who Is My Neighbor Inc Highland Park, NJ | General Support | $400 |
| Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership Inc New Brunswick, NJ | General Support | $400 |
| Pro Bono Partnership Inc Parsippany, NJ | General Support | $350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $5,949 | $334,018 | $83,907 | 8 | $999 |
| 2019 | $327,544 | $13,844 | $295,822 | — | — | $6,857 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc is led by Dieter Paulmann, Director & Chairman since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dieter Paulmann
Director & Chairman
Chairman → Director & Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Holloway
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$53K (2019) → $52K (2020)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dena Seidel (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $52K, to Steven Holloway (Director/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc
How much does Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc give each year?
Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc gave $84K across 8 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc's typical grant size?
Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc's median grant in 2020 was $500, and its average grant was $10,488, across 8 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc give grants?
Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nebraska (24%) and Hawaii (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Brunswick, NJ (2 grants).
Does Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc's largest grantees?
Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Oceanic Preservation Society ($50,000), Nebraska Wildlife Rehab Inc ($20,000) and Polynesian Voyaging Society ($11,757), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc?
Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Highland Park, NJ.
What is Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc's EIN?
Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1032557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 6, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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