Padi Aware Foundation
OUR MISSION TO 'DRIVE LOCAL ACTION FOR GLOBAL OCEAN CONSERVATION' IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH CITIZEN SCIENCE, PUBLIC POLICY, AND COMMUNITY GRANTS. FOR OVER 30 YEARS, PADI AND AWARE HAVE BUILT A TRULY UNIQUE VOICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE UNDERWATER WORLD. TOGETHER, WE HAVE SET AMBITIOUS OCEAN CONSERVATION TARGETS THROUGH A SHARED BLUEPRINT FOR OCEAN ACTION THAT PROVIDES THE FRAMEWORK TO TACKLE KEY THREATS TO THE OCEAN AND CREATE OCEAN CHANGE IN OUR DIVE COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$830K
-14.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
+99.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-0.3% YoY
About Padi Aware Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Padi Aware Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $830K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $659.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $829,537 | $968,633 | $735,565 |
| Revenue | $1,374,315 | $1,411,756 | $1,331,222 |
| Expenses | $1,435,904 | $1,180,083 | $1,231,876 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $659 | $80 | $86 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Islamorada Dive Centre ($10,000), Ocean Conservation Foundation ($9,940).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OCEAN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION KEY LARGO, FL | CORAL RESTORATION | $9,940 |
| ISLAMORADA DIVE CENTRE ISLAMORADA, FL | SHARK CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DREW RICHARDSON | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| KRISTIN VALETTE-WIRTH | SECRETARY/ TREASURER | 3 | — |
| DEBORAH BROSNAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF NADLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANNA MOORE | GLOBAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $118,311 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Padi Aware Foundation?
As of 2024, Padi Aware Foundation holds $830K in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Padi Aware Foundation operate?
Padi Aware Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Hawaii.
What size grants does Padi Aware Foundation award?
In 2024, Padi Aware Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Padi Aware Foundation's EIN?
Padi Aware Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0540475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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