Call of the Sea
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$516K
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Call of the Sea?
Call of the Sea is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by William Randolph Hearst Foundation ($125K), Marin Community Foundation ($100K), The William H Donner Foundation Inc ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $516K in grants to Call of the Sea between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $179K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $138K.
What grants has Call of the Sea received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $87,000 |
| 2025 | Tahoe Maritime Foundation | PARTIAL FUNDING FOR PURCHASE OF NEW CARB MANDATED ENGINE FOR SCHOONER SEAWARD | $23,000 |
| 2025 | The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation | TO PROVIDE FREE FIELD TRIPS FOR SAN FRANCISCO STUDENTS TO SAIL ON A TALL SHIP AND LEARN ABOUT MARINE SCIENCE | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Fullgraf Foundation | Youth Scholarship Fund to sail with Call of the Sea | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Lehmann & Quirk Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Tahoe Maritime Foundation | PARTIAL FUNDING FOR PURCHASE OF NEW CARB MANDATED ENGINE FOR SCHOONER SEAWARD | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRANSPORTATION FOR 200 STUDENTS FROM TITLE I SCHOOLS IN SAN FRANCISCO | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth Development | $13,000 |
| 2024 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE ANNUAL FUND SUPPORT | $12,850 |
| 2024 | Kelson Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Bonnell Cove Foundation | SAFETY AT SEA | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Electra Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $600 |
| 2023 | The William H Donner Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth Development | $11,500 |
| 2023 | Bonnell Cove Foundation | SAFETY AT SEA | $9,945 |
| 2023 | The Outdoor Art Club Inc | — | $6,600 |
| 2023 | Kelson Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $600 |
| 2023 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $50 |
| 2022 | William Randolph Hearst Foundation | To support operations | $125,000 |
| 2022 | The William H Donner Foundation Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth Development | $11,000 |
| 2022 | Odyssey Group Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR OPERATING COSTS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| 2022 | Kelson Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Chamberlin Family Philanthropy | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | McNabb Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $600 |
| 2022 | Holding Hands for the Earth Foundation | Contribution to General Fund | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Call of the Sea?
Call of the Sea is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by William Randolph Hearst Foundation ($125K), Marin Community Foundation ($100K), The William H Donner Foundation Inc ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $516K in grants to Call of the Sea between 2019–2025.
Who is Call of the Sea's largest funder?
William Randolph Hearst Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Call of the Sea, with $125K across 1 grant (2022).
How much grant funding has Call of the Sea received?
IRS 990 filings record $516K in grants to Call of the Sea across 44 grants from 24 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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