Ocean Discovery Institute
San Diego, CA ·EIN 33-0862531 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Ocean Discovery Institute?
Ocean Discovery Institute is funded by 72 grantmakers, led by Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation ($945K), Jw Sefton Foundation ($900K), Price Philanthropies Foundation ($710K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.0M in grants to Ocean Discovery Institute between 2019–2025.
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What grants has Ocean Discovery Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Kuhn Foundation | TO FURTHER RECIPIENT'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Jw Sefton Foundation | CHALLENGE GRANT - ENDOWMENT FUND INITIATIVE | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Alumbra Innovations Foundation | to expand the Ocean Discovery Institute model to Hoover High School, integrate curriculum that supports the development of a math identity throughout programs, create workforce development support systems, and engage with the PBT&L international network | $210,000 |
| 2024 | Price Philanthropies Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS | $187,000 |
| 2024 | The Satterberg Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | The Sidney E Frank Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | OCEAN STEWARDSHIP AND RESEARCH | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Parker Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Lily Lai Foundation | Program/General Support | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | David C Copley Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Keith Campbell Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | San Diego Kiwanis Club Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation | EDUCATION | $20,600 |
| 2024 | Farrell Family Foundation | FUNDS FOR DISCRETIONARY USE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Rice Family Foundation | Ocean ScienceExplorers Program | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Schalon Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Rice Family Foundation | Ocean ScienceExplorers Program | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Clif Family Foundation | Revitalize the Environment | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of | ENVIRONMENT / NATURAL RESOURCES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of | ENVIRONMENT / NATURAL RESOURCES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | nVent Foundation | STEM Education Program Support | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $11,432 |
| 2024 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The JEM Project | to support the Ocean Discovery institute to provide access to the science education by students. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Rancho Santa Fe Foundation | ANIMAL WELFARE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Mcdade Family Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lee S Monroe Foundation | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Shafer-tuuk Family Foundation Inc | SCIENCE AND EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 190 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ocean Discovery Institute?
Ocean Discovery Institute is funded by 72 grantmakers, led by Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation ($945K), Jw Sefton Foundation ($900K), Price Philanthropies Foundation ($710K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.0M in grants to Ocean Discovery Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is Ocean Discovery Institute's largest funder?
Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Ocean Discovery Institute, with $945K across 5 grants (2019–2023).
How much grant funding has Ocean Discovery Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.0M in grants to Ocean Discovery Institute across 190 grants from 72 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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