California Ocean Science Trust
Sacramento, CA ·EIN 65-1261006 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds California Ocean Science Trust?
California Ocean Science Trust is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Walton Family Foundation Inc ($650K), Grantham Foundation for the Protection ($600K), Climateworks Foundation ($475K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to California Ocean Science Trust between 2021–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | $650,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Grantham Foundation for the Protection | $600,000 | 2 | 2023 |
| Climateworks Foundation | $475,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $436,728 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Builders Vision Foundation | $235,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Alfred P Sloan Foundation | $103,448 | 1 | 2021 |
| Windward Fund | $94,726 | 1 | 2024 |
| Honda Marine Science Foundation | $92,257 | 1 | 2021 |
| Park Foundation Inc | $77,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | $55,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | $35,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Otter Cove Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Firedoll Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Change Happens Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Emmett Foundation | $10,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Jw & Hm Goodman Family Charitable | $8,000 | 1 | 2023 |
What grants has California Ocean Science Trust received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $218,709 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To support convenings held to explore methods to increase resilience for fishing dependent communities. | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Climateworks Foundation | TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE CARBON REMOVAL AND RESTORE THE CLIMATE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Windward Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $94,726 |
| 2024 | Park Foundation Inc | PROJECT SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Firedoll Foundation | Legislative Science Services Program | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Emmett Foundation | TO CREATE A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE OCEAN FUTURE FOR CALIFORNIA | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Grantham Foundation for the Protection | CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY RESEARCH | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Grantham Foundation for the Protection | CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY RESEARCH | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Climateworks Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $275,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | support for public-private partnerships for coastal resilience through nature-based insurance | $218,019 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To research options for providing flexibility and adaptability to communities and fisheries in the context of climate change. | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Park Foundation Inc | ANIMAL WELFARE - PROJECT SUPPORT | $37,500 |
| 2023 | Otter Cove Foundation | Science accelerating progress for a healthy coast and ocean | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Builders Vision Foundation | To support OST's internal JEDI efforts. | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Jw & Hm Goodman Family Charitable | General Support | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Change Happens Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Emmett Foundation | TO CREATE A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE OCEAN FUTURE FOR CALIFORNIA | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To research options for providing flexibility and adaptability to communities and fisheries in the context of climate change. | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Builders Vision Foundation | Accelerating Coastal Resilience in California Through Nature-Based Insurance | $220,000 |
| 2022 | Climateworks Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Emmett Foundation | TO CREATE A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE OCEAN FUTURE FOR CALIFORNIA | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Alfred P Sloan Foundation | TO DEVELOP REPLICABLE POSITIVE WAYS TO ADVANCE DEI IN COASTAL AND MARINE SCIENCES TOWARDS A VISION OF A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE SCIENCE-POLICY WORKFORCE | $103,448 |
| 2021 | Honda Marine Science Foundation | CALIFORNIA OCEAN SCIENCE TRUST (OST, 501C3, EIN: 6 5-1261006) IS THRILLED TO PROPOSE A PROJECT FOCUSED ON SCIENCE INFORMING SOLUTIONS, AS WE SEEK TO MAKE COASTAL NATURE-BASED ADAPTATION, SPECIFICALLY LIVING SHORELINES, WORK MORE EQUITABLY FOR NATURE AND PEOPLE IN CALIFORNIA. OST WILL CONVENE AN INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKING GROUP OF EXPERTS TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE GUIDANCE FOR ACHIEVING SOCIALLY EQUITABLE OUTCOMES OF LIVING SHORELINES. WORKING GROUP MEMBERS WILL REPRESENT EXPERTS IN ACADEMIC FIELDS SUCH AS SOCIAL VULNERABILITY, COASTAL ECOLOGY, AND DESIGN/ENGINEERING ALONGSIDE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PRACTITIONERS, EQUITY-BASED NONPROFITS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS. SIMULTANEOUSLY, OST WILL LEVERAGE OUR UNIQUE CONNECTIONS TO THE STATE TO CONVENE AN INFORMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF STATE AGENCY POLICY-MAKERS, AS WELL AS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDERS TO ENSURE THAT THE FINAL RESULTS ARE ACTIONABLE WITHIN CALIFORNIA POLICY AND FUNDING FOR RESTORATION. | $92,257 |
| 2021 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR THE LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS INITIATIVE | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | In support of the diversity, equity and inclusion virtual roundtable. | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Change Happens Foundation | LEGISLATIVE SCIENCE SERVICES | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds California Ocean Science Trust?
California Ocean Science Trust is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Walton Family Foundation Inc ($650K), Grantham Foundation for the Protection ($600K), Climateworks Foundation ($475K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to California Ocean Science Trust between 2021–2024.
Who is California Ocean Science Trust's largest funder?
Walton Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of California Ocean Science Trust, with $650K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has California Ocean Science Trust received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to California Ocean Science Trust across 31 grants from 18 funders between 2021–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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