California Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
18
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds California Marine Sanctuary Foundation?
California Marine Sanctuary Foundation is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Resources Legacy Fund ($977K), The Volgenau Foundation ($310K), The Nature Conservancy ($137K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to California Marine Sanctuary Foundation between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources Legacy Fund | $977,450 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Volgenau Foundation | $310,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $137,158 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | $91,700 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | $72,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has California Marine Sanctuary Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE | $165,000 |
| 2024 | The Volgenau Foundation | PROTECTING BLUE WHALES AND BLUE SKIES: REDUCING SHIP STRIKE RISK ON ENDANGERED WHALES IN CALIFORNIA | $85,000 |
| 2024 | Santa Barbara Foundation | ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMALS | $72,000 |
| 2024 | National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | PROTECTING BLUE WHALES AND BLUE SKIES IN THE MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY AND TEAM OCEAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $21,700 |
| 2024 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $5,718 |
| 2023 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRON. EQUITY AND JUSTICE. | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The Volgenau Foundation | PROTECTING BLUE WHALES AND BLUE SKIES: REDUCING SHIP STRIKE RISK ON ENDANGERED WHALES IN CALIFORNIA | $75,000 |
| 2023 | National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | PROTECTING BLUE WHALES AND BLUE SKIES IN THE MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Volgenau Foundation | PROTECTING BLUE WHALES AND BLUE SKIES: REDUCING SHIP STRIKE RISK ON ENDANGERED WHALES IN CALIFORNIA | $60,000 |
| 2022 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $52,500 |
| 2022 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $51,250 |
| 2021 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $325,000 |
| 2021 | The Volgenau Foundation | PROTECTING BLUE WHALES AND BLUE SKIES: REDUCING SHIP STRIKE RISK ON ENDANGERED WHALES IN CALIFORNIA | $60,000 |
| 2021 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $31,000 |
| 2020 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $236,200 |
| 2020 | National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | SUPPORT TEAM OCEAN AND BAY NET PROGRAM WITHIN MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY. | $50,000 |
| 2020 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $47,940 |
| 2020 | The Volgenau Foundation | PROTECTING BLUE WHALES AND BLUE SKIES: REDUCING SHIP STRIKE RISK ON ENDANGERED WHALES IN CALIFORNIA | $30,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds California Marine Sanctuary Foundation?
California Marine Sanctuary Foundation is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Resources Legacy Fund ($977K), The Volgenau Foundation ($310K), The Nature Conservancy ($137K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to California Marine Sanctuary Foundation between 2020–2024.
Who is California Marine Sanctuary Foundation's largest funder?
Resources Legacy Fund is the largest recorded funder of California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, with $977K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has California Marine Sanctuary Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to California Marine Sanctuary Foundation across 18 grants from 5 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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