Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
19
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans?
Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego ($1.4M), The San Diego Foundation ($200K), G a Fliesbach Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | $1,361,974 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The San Diego Foundation | $199,500 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| G a Fliesbach Foundation | $60,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Conrad N Hilton Foundation | $24,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Parker Foundation | $24,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Community Partners | $7,955 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bid Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Social Good Labs Incorporated | $6,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Project Bluewater Racing | $4,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Walking Softer | $3,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $762K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $281K.
What grants has Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $253,652 |
| 2025 | G a Fliesbach Foundation | Ocean Awareness | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Bid Foundation | NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $629,332 |
| 2024 | The San Diego Foundation | CELEBRATE OUR OCEANS | $101,500 |
| 2024 | G a Fliesbach Foundation | Ocean Awareness | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | TO SUPPORT RESEARCH OF PLASTICS IN THE OCEAN | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Project Bluewater Racing | SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS CONTINUING WALTER MUNK'S LEGACY OF DARING EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OCEAN CONSERVATION. FUNDS TO BE USED FOR EDUCATION AND RELATED TRAVEL EXPENSES OF UNDERSERVED STUDENTS. | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $378,411 |
| 2023 | The San Diego Foundation | MEET ME AT THE MAP COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $88,000 |
| 2023 | Social Good Labs Incorporated | TO FURTHER THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Walking Softer | TO HELP WITH EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND OCEAN CONSERVATION | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $100,579 |
| 2022 | The Parker Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $24,000 |
| 2022 | G a Fliesbach Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,000 |
| 2022 | Community Partners | LAUSD PARTNER MATCHING FUND PROGRAM WHICH AUGMENTS STEM PROGRAMING RELATED TO MARINE SCIENCE, LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS, AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, PHYSICS, AND SCIENCE-ART INTEGRATION. TARGET POPULATION IS ENGLISH LEARNERS, STUDENTS RECLASSIFIED AS FLEUNT ENGLISH PROFICIENTS, LOW-INCOME SYSTEMS, AND FOSTER YOUTH. | $7,955 |
| 2020 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans?
Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego ($1.4M), The San Diego Foundation ($200K), G a Fliesbach Foundation ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans between 2020–2025.
Who is Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans's largest funder?
Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego is the largest recorded funder of Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans, with $1.4M across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans across 19 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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