World Ocean Observatory
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$327K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds World Ocean Observatory?
World Ocean Observatory is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Schmidt Ocean Institute ($111K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($90K), De La Cour Family Foundation ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $327K in grants to World Ocean Observatory between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schmidt Ocean Institute | $110,978 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $90,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| De La Cour Family Foundation | $38,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Daniel K Thorne Foundation Inc | $35,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| J Aron Charitable Foundation Inc | $35,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Judy Glickman Lauder Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Farrell Family Foundation | $5,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Prior Family Foundation | $2,500 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc | $200 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has World Ocean Observatory received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | De La Cour Family Foundation | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Schmidt Ocean Institute | World Ocean Explorer Exhibits 2024 | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Daniel K Thorne Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT (UNRESTRICTED) | $10,000 |
| 2024 | De La Cour Family Foundation | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural Resources Conservation & Protection | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Schmidt Ocean Institute | WORLD OCEAN EXPLORER EXHIBITS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Judy Glickman Lauder Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Daniel K Thorne Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT (UNRESTRICTED) | $7,500 |
| 2023 | De La Cour Family Foundation | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural Resources Conservation & Protection | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Schmidt Ocean Institute | 2022 GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,508 |
| 2022 | J Aron Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL USE | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Schmidt Ocean Institute | 2022 WORLD OCEAN EXPLORER VIRTUAL AQUARIUM DEEP SEA EXHIBIT | $12,470 |
| 2022 | The Daniel K Thorne Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT (UNRESTRICTED) | $7,500 |
| 2022 | De La Cour Family Foundation | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Schmidt Ocean Institute | AQUARIUM DEEP SEA EXHIBIT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural Resources Conservation & Protection | $12,000 |
| 2021 | J Aron Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL USE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | De La Cour Family Foundation | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Farrell Family Foundation | FUNDS FOR DISCRETIONARY USE | $5,500 |
| 2021 | The Daniel K Thorne Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT (UNRESTRICTED) | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc | General Use | $100 |
| 2020 | J Aron Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL USE | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural Resources Conservation & Protection | $8,000 |
| 2020 | De La Cour Family Foundation | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Daniel K Thorne Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT (UNRESTRICTED) | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Prior Family Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Laurence B Flood Foundation Inc | General Use | $100 |
| 2019 | Prior Family Foundation | General Fund | $1,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds World Ocean Observatory?
World Ocean Observatory is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Schmidt Ocean Institute ($111K), Maine Community Foundation Inc ($90K), De La Cour Family Foundation ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $327K in grants to World Ocean Observatory between 2019–2025.
Who is World Ocean Observatory's largest funder?
Schmidt Ocean Institute is the largest recorded funder of World Ocean Observatory, with $111K across 5 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has World Ocean Observatory received?
IRS 990 filings record $327K in grants to World Ocean Observatory across 29 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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