Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$357.9M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute?
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation ($346.2M), Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation ($2.8M), Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation ($2.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $357.9M in grants to Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | $346,215,662 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | $2,814,136 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation | $2,500,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $2,364,411 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| University of Miami | $1,056,297 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | $1,050,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Dalio Family Fund Inc | $1,000,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | $500,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Simons Foundation Inc | $180,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $127,172 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Maxwellhanrahan Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2021–2022 |
| National Geographic Society | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $25 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2025) to $80.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.1M.
What grants has Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation | EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING THE MARINE ROBOTICS INSTRUMENTATION INTEGRATION AND TESTING FACILITY FINAL PAYMENT | $2,134,966 |
| 2024 | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | MBARI | $54,926,032 |
| 2024 | Dalio Family Fund Inc | RESTRICTED TO SUPPORT OCEAN VISION AI PROJECT | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF CREATING AN ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY WITHIN MONTEREY BAY WHERE NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND OBSERVING CAPABILITIES CAN BE RAPIDLY AND EFFICIENTLY TESTED. | $880,702 |
| 2024 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | $800,000 |
| 2024 | Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation | EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING THE MARINE ROBOTICS INSTRUMENTATION INTEGRATION AND TESTING FACILITY | $365,034 |
| 2024 | University of Miami | RESEARCH | $315,179 |
| 2024 | The Simons Foundation Inc | INVESTIGATING THE PRODUCTIVITY-DIVERSITY RELATIONSHIP ACROSS MARINE ECOSYSTEMS | $90,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $44,808 |
| 2024 | National Geographic Society | Ocean Conservation | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $25 |
| 2023 | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | MBARI | $53,068,630 |
| 2023 | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | MBARI | $15,000,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $2,025,233 |
| 2023 | Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | Research | $500,000 |
| 2023 | University of Miami | RESEARCH | $296,946 |
| 2023 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Simons Foundation Inc | INVESTIGATING THE PRODUCTIVITY-DIVERSITY RELATIONSHIP ACROSS MARINE ECOSYSTEMS | $90,000 |
| 2023 | Johns Hopkins University | SUB-AWARD | $57,237 |
| 2022 | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | MBARI | $51,274,039 |
| 2022 | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | MBARI | $25,000,000 |
| 2022 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF CREATING AN ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY WITHIN MONTEREY BAY WHERE NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND OBSERVING CAPABILITIES CAN BE RAPIDLY AND EFFICIENTLY TESTED. | $1,461,059 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $294,370 |
| 2022 | University of Miami | RESEARCH | $24,484 |
| 2022 | The Maxwellhanrahan Foundation | To support the MBARI Summer Internship Program | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Maxwellhanrahan Foundation | To support the MBARI Science Illustration Internship Program | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Johns Hopkins University | SUB-AWARD | $8,376 |
| 2021 | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | MBARI | $79,540,134 |
| 2021 | University of Miami | RESEARCH | $228,040 |
| 2021 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | To support developing an underwater optical imaging system. | $128,410 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute?
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation ($346.2M), Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation ($2.8M), Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation ($2.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $357.9M in grants to Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute between 2020–2025.
Who is Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's largest funder?
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, with $346.2M across 7 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $357.9M in grants to Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute across 35 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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