Oceans Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
42
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Oceans Initiative?
Oceans Initiative is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($560K), M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($217K), Builders Vision Foundation ($177K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Oceans Initiative between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $559,948 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | $217,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Builders Vision Foundation | $177,466 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | $155,770 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Russell Family Foundation | $87,500 | 3 | 2020–2021 |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark | $80,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation XXXXX3008 | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | $45,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Network for Good | $39,245 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third Bank | $26,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The GreerSolien Fund | $22,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Patagoniaorg | $16,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Raincoast Conservation Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Seattle Foundation | $12,000 | 3 | 2021–2022 |
| Sustainable Path Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Clif Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Victor B Scheffer Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Assurant Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $75 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sempra Foundation | $40 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2019) to $757K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $70K.
What grants has Oceans Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | PROTECT CHINOOK FROM SEALS IN PUGET SOUND | $64,623 |
| 2025 | The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third Bank | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CONNECT AQUATIC PASSAGE FOR CHINOOK SALMON IN WA | $207,037 |
| 2024 | Builders Vision Foundation | to support the scaling of salmon reefnets | $177,466 |
| 2024 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW SCIENTIST | $108,500 |
| 2024 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW SCIENTIST | $108,500 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation | SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark | SRKW CONSERVATION PROGRAMS | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Norcliffe Foundation | KILLER WHALE CONSERVATION PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third Bank | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The GreerSolien Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | SALMON CONSERVATION | $113,344 |
| 2023 | Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation XXXXX3008 | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of | NATURE CONSERVATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Norcliffe Foundation | KILLER WHALE CONSERVATION PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third Bank | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Assurant Foundation | Financial Assistance | $100 |
| 2023 | Sempra Foundation | ANIMALS | $40 |
| 2022 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | PROTECTING PUGET SOUND | $98,059 |
| 2022 | Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark | PROTECTING ENDANGERED SALMON | $40,000 |
| 2022 | The Highfield Foundation Fifth Third Bank | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2022 | The GreerSolien Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $75 |
| 2021 | The Russell Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - MULTI-YEAR | $40,000 |
| 2021 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $30,872 |
| 2021 | Raincoast Conservation Foundation | TO HELP SUPPORT QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGIST DEVELOP AN UPDATED PREY DEMOGRAPHIC RELATIONSHIP FOR CHINOOK SALMON & SRKW. | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The GreerSolien Fund | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Sustainable Path Foundation | To support sustainability in the Puget Sound region. | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Oceans Initiative?
Oceans Initiative is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($560K), M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($217K), Builders Vision Foundation ($177K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Oceans Initiative between 2019–2025.
Who is Oceans Initiative's largest funder?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Oceans Initiative, with $560K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Oceans Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Oceans Initiative across 42 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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