The Florida State Capitol
Foundation Lookup

Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 23-7010100

Nautilus Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Palm Beach, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 58 grants and $129,000 paid in grants.

See which foundations fund work like yours Matching by cause, place and grant size

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
E Hewlett Kent
246 Seminole Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(516) 703-0757
Form and materials
Statement provided upon request.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Statement provided upon request.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $129,000

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $802,766

  • Tax year 2024

    $139,000

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $895,477

  • Tax year 2023

    $121,000

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $890,236

  • Tax year 2022

    $119,250

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $974,242

  • Tax year 2021

    $113,500

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $945,776

  • Tax year 2020

    $81,500

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $1,009,040

  • Tax year 2019

    $81,550

    Grants listed
    2
    Assets, end of year
    $1,059,200

Grants paid in 2025

58 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Garden ConservatoryGarrison, NY

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $13,500
  2. Kent SchoolKent, CT

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $10,000
  3. Land and Garden PreserveSeal Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $10,000
  4. Maine Seacoast MissionNortheast Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $10,000
  5. Maine Coast Heritage TrustTopsham, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $5,000
  6. Northeast Harbor Library Scholarship FundNortheast Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $5,000
  7. Northeast Harbor Sailing SchoolNe Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $5,000
  8. New York Botanical GardensBronx, NY

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $4,000
  9. St Davids ChurchWayne, PA

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $4,000
  10. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $4,000
  11. Friends of AcadiaBar Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $3,000
  12. Mdi Biological LaboratorySalisbury Cove, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $3,000
  13. Seal Cove Auto MuseumSeal Cove, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $3,000
  14. Hill SchoolPottstown, PA

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $2,500
  15. Parish of St Mary and St JudeNortheast Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $2,500
  16. Royal Poinciana ChapelPalm Beach, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $2,500
  17. Society of the Four ArtsPalm Beach, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $2,500
  18. Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center IncBar Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $2,500
  19. Bowne House Historical SocietyFlushing, NY

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $2,000
  20. Buckminster Fuller InstituteSan Francisco, CA

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $2,000
  21. College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $2,000
  22. Friends of Rock HallLawrence, NY

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $2,000
  23. Kieve Wavus Education IncNobleboro, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $2,000
  24. Palm Beach for ChristPalm Beach, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $2,000
  25. Acadia Wildlife FoundationMount Desert, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $1,500
  26. Bath & Tennis Historic BuildingPalm Beach, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $1,500
  27. Northeast Harbor LibraryNe Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $1,500
  28. Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $1,500
  29. Rock End Art BarnNortheast Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $1,500
  30. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NY

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $1,000
  31. Great Harbor Maritime MuseumNortheast Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $1,000
  32. Mount Desert Island Nursing AssociationNortheast Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $1,000
  33. Northeast Harbor Village Improvement SocietyNortheast Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $1,000
  34. Palm Beach Cultural Innovation CenterPalm Beach, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $1,000
  35. Palm Beach Day AcademyPalm Beach, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $1,000
  36. Achievement Center for Children and AdultsDelray Beach, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  37. American Academy in RomeNew York, NY

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  38. Bates CollegeLewiston, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  39. Church of Bethesda by the SeaPalm Beach, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  40. Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  41. Elam United Methodist ChurchGlen Mills, PA

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  42. Garrison Forest SchoolOwings Mills, MD

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  43. Greenwich Country Day SchoolGreenwich, CT

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  44. Gulf Stream SchoolGulf Stream, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  45. Independence Seaport MuseumPhiladelphia, PA

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  46. Maine Granite Industry History MuseumMount Desert, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  47. Mount Desert Island Historial SocietyMount Desert, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  48. Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  49. National Capital Radio and TelevisionBowie, MD

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  50. Northeast Harbor Neighborhood HouseNortheast Harbor, ME

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  51. Palm Beach Police Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  52. Pasadena Humane Society & SPCAPasadena, CA

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  53. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue LeagueWest Palm BCH, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  54. Putnam Indian Field SchoolGreenwich, CT

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  55. Rehabilitation Center for Children and AdultsPalm Beach, FL

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  56. Save the StorksPlano, TX

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  57. Trinity CollegeHartford, CT

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500
  58. The Word on the HillCorona, CA

    To further the purpose of the donee organization

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education11 grants $19,50039% of the total
  2. Environment2 grants $8,00016% of the total
  3. Arts and culture4 grants $5,50011% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation1 grant $5,00010% of the total
  5. Animals4 grants $3,5007% of the total
  6. Health3 grants $3,5007% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $5,00010% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Maine22 grants $62,500
  2. New York6 grants $23,000
  3. Florida14 grants $15,500
  4. Connecticut4 grants $11,500
  5. Pennsylvania4 grants $7,500
  6. Arizona1 grant $4,000
  7. California3 grants $3,000
  8. Maryland2 grants $1,000
  9. Colorado1 grant $500
  10. North Carolina1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • E Hewlett KentTRUSTEE, PRESIDENT & TREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Allison K BourkeTRUSTEE & VICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Samantha A KentSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Frederick A BourkeSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0

The return

More foundations

Similar foundations

Same main cause (education), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.

  1. The Bruce and Robbi Toll University of Miami Charitable FundPalm Beach, FL 1 grant Preselected only $139,505 giving
  2. Philene FoundationPalm Beach, FL 19 grants Accepts applications $143,000 giving
  3. The Granoff Family FoundationPalm Beach, FL 92 grants Preselected only $115,226 giving
  4. The Lassen Family Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL 10 grants Preselected only $101,133 giving
  5. David & Sheila Cornstein FoundationPalm Beach, FL 18 grants Preselected only $97,500 giving