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Grant recipient EIN 33-0862531Education

Who funds Ocean Discovery Institute?

70 private foundations gave Ocean Discovery Institute in San Diego, CA $7.6 million across 212 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

212 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. Capdevilla Gillespie FoundationWilmington, DE 2025

    High School Discovery Fellows program and the Building Mathematic Identity and Achievement program

    $50,000
  2. El Dorado FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2025

    Educational

    $48,662
  3. The Schalon FoundationSaint Joseph, MI 2025

    General support grant

    $30,000
  4. The Bravo FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2025

    Program support

    $30,000
  5. Rice Family FoundationSan Diego, CA 2025

    Ocean ScienceExplorers Program

    $20,000
  6. Shafer-Tuuk Family Foundation Inc Rebecca TuukFremont, MI 2025

    Science and education

    $12,500
  7. Sahm Family FoundationFullerton, CA 2025

    General support

    $10,000
  8. Illumina Corporate FoundationWilmington, DE 2025

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  9. JW Sefton FoundationSan Diego, CA 2024

    Challenge grant - endowment fund initiative

    $300,000
  10. Alumbra Innovations FoundationBentonville, AR 2024

    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
  11. Price Philanthropies FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2024

    General support; programs and projects

    $187,000
  12. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA 2024

    General operating support

    $125,000
  13. The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2024

    Ocean stewardship and research

    $50,000
  14. The Sidney E Frank FoundationHarrison, NY 2024

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  15. Lily Lai FoundationSan Diego, CA 2024

    Program/General Support

    $50,000
  16. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD 2024

    General support

    $25,000
  17. David C Copley FoundationSan Diego, CA 2024

    General support

    $25,000
  18. The Thomas C Ackerman FoundationLa Mesa, CA 2024

    Education

    $20,600
  19. Rice Family FoundationSan Diego, CA 2024

    Ocean ScienceExplorers Program

    $20,000
  20. The Schalon FoundationSaint Joseph, MI 2024

    General support grant

    $20,000
  21. Farrell Family FoundationKentfield, CA 2024

    Funds for discretionary use

    $20,000
  22. Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA 2024

    Revitalize the Environment

    $15,000
  23. The Nordson Corporation FoundationWestlake, OH 2024

    In-school program

    $15,000
  24. nVent FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2024

    STEM Education Program Support

    $15,000
  25. Resmed FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2024

    Fund ocean science explorers

    $10,000
  26. McDade Family FoundationN Palm Beach, FL 2024

    General Support

    $10,000
  27. Lee S Monroe FoundationSan Diego, CA 2024

    General Assistance

    $10,000
  28. Shafer-Tuuk Family Foundation Inc Rebecca TuukFremont, MI 2024

    Science and education

    $10,000
  29. The JEM ProjectTiburon, CA 2024

    to support the Ocean Discovery institute to provide access to the science education by students.

    $10,000
  30. Kuhn FoundationSt Louis, MO 2024

    To further recipient's charitable purpose

    $5,000
  31. Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens FoundationWellington, FL 2024

    To use ocean science to empower young people from underserved urban communities to transform their lives, their community, and our world as scientific and conservation leaders.

    $5,000
  32. El Dorado FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2024

    Educational

    $5,000
  33. General Atomics Sciences Education FoundationSan Diego, CA 2024

    Contribution provided

    $5,000
  34. Alumbra Innovations FoundationBentonville, AR 2024

    to support efforts for the Place Based Teaching & Learning international education network

    $2,100
  35. Alumbra Innovations FoundationBentonville, AR 2023

    To support education programs.

    $210,000
  36. Price Philanthropies FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2023

    General support; programs & projects

    $185,000
  37. JW Sefton FoundationSan Diego, CA 2023

    Challenge grant - endowment fund initiative

    $130,000
  38. David C Copley FoundationSan Diego, CA 2023

    General support & ocean leaders

    $130,000
  39. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA 2023

    General operating support

    $125,000
  40. The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2023

    Ocean stewardship and research

    $50,000
  41. The Sidney E Frank FoundationHarrison, NY 2023

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  42. The Parker FoundationCarlsbad, CA 2023

    General support

    $50,000
  43. Clarence E Heller Charitable FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2023

    For professional development of environmental educators

    $30,000
  44. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD 2023

    General support

    $25,000
  45. Lily Lai FoundationSan Diego, CA 2023

    Program/General Support

    $20,000
  46. Farrell Family FoundationKentfield, CA 2023

    Funds for discretionary use

    $20,000
  47. Change Happens Foundation A Delaware Nonprofit OrganizationUrbandale, IA 2023

    In-school programs

    $15,000
  48. Rice Family FoundationSan Diego, CA 2023

    Ocean ScienceExplorers Program

    $15,000
  49. Resmed FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2023

    Fund ocean science explorers

    $10,000
  50. The Nordson Corporation FoundationWestlake, OH 2023

    General operating support

    $10,000
  51. Lee S Monroe FoundationSan Diego, CA 2023

    General Assistance

    $10,000
  52. Shafer-Tuuk Family Foundation Inc Rebecca TuukFremont, MI 2023

    Science and education

    $10,000
  53. Wrethinking the FoundationWilmington, DE 2023

    In-school programs for 6500 students

    $10,000
  54. The JEM ProjectTiburon, CA 2023

    to support the Ocean Discovery institute to provide access to the science education by students.

    $10,000
  55. The Bravo FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2023

    Program support

    $10,000
  56. Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens FoundationWellington, FL 2023

    To use ocean science to empower young people from underserved urban communities to transform their lives, their community, and our world as scientific and conservation leaders.

    $5,000
  57. El Dorado FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2023

    Donation

    $5,000
  58. General Atomics Sciences Education FoundationSan Diego, CA 2023

    Contribution provided

    $5,000
  59. The Bruce J Heim FoundationMetairie, LA 2023

    Program support

    $2,000
  60. The Vertex Foundation IncBoston, MA 2023

    General support

    $2,000
  61. Boys and Girls Aid Society of San Diego LTDSan Diego, CA 2023

    Unrestricted charitable

    $2,000
  62. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2023

    Other civic / community

    $1,000
  63. Maria Mandico and Benet Marquet FoundationWilmington, DE 2023

    General & Unrestricted

    $500
  64. Sempra FoundationSan Diego, CA 2023

    Education

    $371
  65. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $216
  66. The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY 2023

    Matching gifts

    $100
  67. Walter J & Betty C Zable FoundationSan Diego, CA 2022

    General assistance

    $750,000
  68. Price Philanthropies FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2022

    General support

    $190,500
  69. JW Sefton FoundationSan Diego, CA 2022

    Challenge grant - endowment fund initiative

    $170,000
  70. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    To Support expanded programming to reach full target population and new Ocean Leadership and Diversification programs

    $150,000
  71. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA 2022

    General operating support

    $125,000
  72. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2022

    Program/operating support

    $100,000
  73. The Conrad Prebys FoundationSan Diego, CA 2022

    Ocean discovery institute in-school programs

    $100,000
  74. The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2022

    Ocean stewardship and research

    $75,000
  75. New York Life FoundationNew York, NY 2022

    Educ. General

    $50,000
  76. The Sidney E Frank FoundationHarrison, NY 2022

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  77. David C Copley FoundationSan Diego, CA 2022

    General support

    $35,000
  78. Allison and Robert Price Family FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2022

    General

    $25,000
  79. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD 2022

    General support

    $25,000
  80. Lily Lai FoundationSan Diego, CA 2022

    Program/General Support

    $20,000
  81. Rice Family FoundationSan Diego, CA 2022

    Ocean ScienceExplorers Program

    $15,000
  82. Sahm Family FoundationFullerton, CA 2022

    General support

    $15,000
  83. Farrell Family FoundationKentfield, CA 2022

    Funds for discretionary use

    $15,000
  84. Resmed FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2022

    Fund ocean science explorers

    $10,000
  85. Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens FoundationWellington, FL 2022

    To use ocean science to empower young people from underserved urban communities to transform their lives, their community, and our world as scientific and conservation leaders.

    $10,000
  86. The Cushman FoundationSan Diego, CA 2022

    General/unrestricted

    $10,000
  87. The Nordson Corporation FoundationWestlake, OH 2022

    General operating support

    $10,000
  88. Shafer-Tuuk Family Foundation Inc Rebecca TuukFremont, MI 2022

    Science and education

    $10,000
  89. Wrethinking the FoundationWilmington, DE 2022

    In-school programs for 6500 students

    $10,000
  90. Alumbra Innovations FoundationBentonville, AR 2022

    To provide support for 2022 operations.

    $10,000
  91. The JEM ProjectTiburon, CA 2022

    Ocean Discovery's Out of School Program 100% tuition-free to the young people in City Heights

    $10,000
  92. Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2022

    In support of the leadership programs, which provide high school students with science programming and experiences.

    $10,000
  93. Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA 2022

    Enhance Community Health

    $5,000
  94. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    To provide support for 2022 operations.

    $5,000
  95. Teichert FoundationSacramento, CA 2022

    Support public charity programs

    $3,000
  96. Pratt Memorial FundEagan, MN 2022

    Charitable

    $2,540
  97. El Dorado FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2022

    Donation

    $2,500
  98. Boys and Girls Aid Society of San Diego LTDSan Diego, CA 2022

    Unrestricted charitable

    $2,000
  99. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2022

    Mip payout for 06/03/2022

    $1,000
  100. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $383
  101. Illumina Corporate FoundationWilmington, DE 2022

    General & Unrestricted

    $43
  102. Builders Vision FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Young Lives Transformed Through Science

    $200,000
  103. JW Sefton FoundationSan Diego, CA 2021

    Grant for in-school adaptation & summer camp programs

    $200,000
  104. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA 2021

    General operating support

    $125,000
  105. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $100,000
  106. The Hearst FoundationNew York, NY 2021

    Operating Support

    $75,000
  107. Walter J & Betty C Zable FoundationSan Diego, CA 2021

    General assistance

    $60,000
  108. Price Philanthropies FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2021

    General support

    $53,000
  109. New York Life FoundationNew York, NY 2021

    Educ. General

    $50,000
  110. The Conrad Prebys FoundationSan Diego, CA 2021

    Out-of-school programs: transforming young lives through science

    $50,000
  111. The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2021

    Ocean stewardship and research

    $50,000
  112. The Sidney E Frank FoundationHarrison, NY 2021

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  113. David C Copley FoundationSan Diego, CA 2021

    General support

    $25,000
  114. Lily Lai FoundationSan Diego, CA 2021

    Program/General Support

    $20,000
  115. The Schalon FoundationSaint Joseph, MI 2021

    General support grant

    $20,000
  116. Farrell Family FoundationKentfield, CA 2021

    Funds for discretionary use

    $20,000
  117. Change Happens Foundation A Delaware Nonprofit OrganizationUrbandale, IA 2021

    In-school programs

    $15,000
  118. Rice Family FoundationSan Diego, CA 2021

    Ocean ScienceExplorers Programvirtual

    $15,000
  119. Sahm Family FoundationFullerton, CA 2021

    General support

    $15,000
  120. Peggy and Robert Matthews FoundationSan Diego, CA 2021

    General fund

    $15,000
  121. Resmed FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2021

    Fund ocean science explorers

    $10,000
  122. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $10,000
  123. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD 2021

    General support

    $10,000
  124. Mufg Union Bank Foundation AgMilwaukee, WI 2021

    Charitable

    $10,000
  125. Shafer-Tuuk Family Foundation Inc Rebecca TuukFremont, MI 2021

    Science and education

    $10,000
  126. Wrethinking the FoundationWilmington, DE 2021

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  127. The JEM ProjectTiburon, CA 2021

    Public utility

    $10,000
  128. Masserini Maurice J TuaSaint Louis, MO 2021

    General operating

    $10,000
  129. The Cushman FoundationSan Diego, CA 2021

    General/unrestricted

    $7,500
  130. Adams Legacy Foundation A Delaware NonprofitChicago, IL 2021

    General

    $5,000
  131. Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens FoundationWellington, FL 2021

    To use ocean science to empower young people from underserved urban communities to transform their lives, their community, and our world as scientific and conservation leaders.

    $5,000
  132. El Dorado FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2021

    Donation

    $5,000
  133. General Atomics Sciences Education FoundationSan Diego, CA 2021

    Contribution

    $5,000
  134. The Nordson Corporation FoundationWestlake, OH 2021

    General operating support

    $5,000
  135. Charleys Kids FoundationColumbus, OH 2021

    Afterschool learning

    $4,963
  136. Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA 2021

    Increasing Opportunies for Outdoor Activities

    $4,000
  137. Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA 2021

    Increasing Opportunies for Outdoor Activities

    $4,000
  138. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2021

    Ocean discovery institutes student initiative

    $2,500
  139. Pratt Memorial FundEagan, MN 2021

    Charitable

    $2,050
  140. Still Waters 232 Foundation IncNashville, TN 2021

    Education

    $1,500
  141. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2021

    Mip payout for 11/03/21

    $1,000
  142. Sempra FoundationSan Diego, CA 2021

    Education

    $821
  143. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $452
  144. Lincoln Financial Foundation IncRadnor, PA 2021

    Matching Gift

    $200
  145. Price Philanthropies FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2020

    General support

    $147,675
  146. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA 2020

    General operating support

    $125,000
  147. JW Sefton FoundationSan Diego, CA 2020

    Operating expense grant

    $100,000
  148. Walter J & Betty C Zable FoundationSan Diego, CA 2020

    General assistance

    $85,000
  149. The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    Ocean stewardship and research

    $50,000
  150. The Sidney E Frank FoundationHarrison, NY 2020

    For general operating support

    $50,000
  151. AT&T FoundationDallas, TX 2020

    Education

    $30,000
  152. Farrell Family FoundationKentfield, CA 2020

    Funds for discretionary use

    $20,000
  153. David C Copley FoundationSan Diego, CA 2020

    Community action fund and general support

    $20,000
  154. Resmed FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2020

    Fund ocean science explorers

    $10,000
  155. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2020

    General support

    $10,000
  156. Lily Lai FoundationSan Diego, CA 2020

    Program/General Support

    $10,000
  157. Rice Family FoundationSan Diego, CA 2020

    Ocean ScienceExplorers Programvirtual

    $10,000
  158. The Cushman FoundationSan Diego, CA 2020

    General/unrestricted

    $10,000
  159. Mufg Union Bank Foundation AgMilwaukee, WI 2020

    Charitable

    $10,000
  160. Shafer-Tuuk Family Foundation Inc Rebecca TuukFremont, MI 2020

    Science and education

    $10,000
  161. The Thomas C Ackerman FoundationLa Mesa, CA 2020

    Community development

    $7,500
  162. Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens FoundationWellington, FL 2020

    Ocean discovery institute uses ocean science to empower young people from underserved urban communities to transform their lives, their community, and our world as scientific and conservation leaders.

    $5,000
  163. El Dorado FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2020

    Donation

    $5,000
  164. The Nordson Corporation FoundationWestlake, OH 2020

    Educational program

    $5,000
  165. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD 2020

    General support

    $5,000
  166. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD 2020

    Volunteer integration project

    $5,000
  167. Boys and Girls Aid Society of San Diego LTDSan Diego, CA 2020

    Unrestricted charitable

    $5,000
  168. Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA 2020

    Building stronger communities

    $4,000
  169. Subaru of America Foundation IncCamden, NJ 2020

    Career exploration

    $3,750
  170. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA 2020

    General operating support

    $3,743
  171. Pratt Memorial FundEagan, MN 2020

    Charitable

    $3,550
  172. Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ 2020

    Mip payout for 07/14/20

    $1,000
  173. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $415
  174. Lincoln Financial Foundation IncRadnor, PA 2020

    Matching Gifts Program

    $200
  175. Sempra FoundationSan Diego, CA 2020

    Education

    $174
  176. JW Sefton FoundationSan Diego, CA 2019

    Living lab launch & intensive leadership programming

    $175,000
  177. The Sidney E Frank FoundationHarrison, NY 2019

    First payment of a three year 2019-21 grant for general operating support

    $50,000
  178. The Schmidt Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2019

    Expanding our leaders initiative & empowering tomorrow's ocean leaders

    $25,000
  179. Walter J & Betty C Zable FoundationSan Diego, CA 2019

    General assistance

    $25,000
  180. David C Copley FoundationSan Diego, CA 2019

    Transforming young lives through science

    $25,000
  181. The Chris and Melody Malachowsky Family FoundationCampbell, CA 2019

    Charitable

    $10,000
  182. Resmed FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2019

    Fund ocean science explorers

    $10,000
  183. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2019

    Program/operating support

    $10,000
  184. Lily Lai FoundationSan Diego, CA 2019

    Program/General Support

    $10,000
  185. Shafer-Tuuk Family Foundation Inc Rebecca TuukFremont, MI 2019

    Science and education

    $10,000
  186. The Bravo FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Charitable

    $10,000
  187. El Dorado FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2019

    Donation

    $5,866
  188. Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA 2019

    Supporting effective innovation in education

    $5,000
  189. Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens FoundationWellington, FL 2019

    Ocean discovery institute uses ocean science to empower young people from underserved urban communities to transform their lives, their community, and our world as scientific and conservation leaders.

    $5,000
  190. Gem FoundationKalispell, MT 2019

    To support organization's mission

    $2,500
  191. Morgan Stanley Foundation IncNew York, NY 2019

    Volunteer incentive program

    $2,000
  192. Kirby Family Foundation IncAmherst, NH 2019

    Community support

    $1,000
  193. Isaac Family Institute of CharityWichita, KS 2019

    Use ocean science to empower young people from underserved urban communities to transform their lives, their community, and our world as science and conservation leaders

    $1,000
  194. Sempra FoundationSan Diego, CA 2019

    Education

    $477
  195. JW Sefton FoundationSan Diego, CA 2018

    Living lab launch & intensive leadership programming

    $200,000
  196. David C Copley FoundationSan Diego, CA 2018

    Growing the impact and operating support

    $196,723
  197. Walter J & Betty C Zable FoundationSan Diego, CA 2018

    General assistance

    $25,000
  198. McCarthy Family Foundation IncSan Diego, CA 2018

    The student initiative advancing in-school science learning

    $15,000
  199. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2018

    Program/operating support

    $12,500
  200. The Chris and Melody Malachowsky Family FoundationCampbell, CA 2018

    Charitable

    $10,000
  201. Resmed FoundationLa Jolla, CA 2018

    Fund ocean science explorers

    $10,000
  202. Lily Lai FoundationSan Diego, CA 2018

    Program/General Support

    $10,000
  203. Beverly J Gepfer and Kirk R Martens FoundationWellington, FL 2018

    Ocean discovery institute uses ocean science to empower young people from underserved urban communities to transform their lives, their community, and our world as scientific and conservation leaders.

    $8,500
  204. Gem FoundationKalispell, MT 2018

    To support organization's mission

    $5,000
  205. Clif Family FoundationSaint Helena, CA 2018

    Supporting effective innovation in education

    $5,000
  206. El Dorado FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2018

    Donation

    $5,000
  207. Morgan Stanley Foundation IncNew York, NY 2018

    Volunteer incentive program

    $2,000
  208. The Clive Cussler FoundationHighlands Ranch, CO 2018

    Ocean education to young students

    $2,000
  209. Kirby Family Foundation IncAmherst, NH 2018

    Community support

    $500
  210. Gudem-Jean FoundationSan Diego, CA 2018

    General Support

    $300
  211. Walter J & Betty C Zable FoundationSan Diego, CA 2017

    General assistance

    $65,000
  212. PatagoniaorgVentura, CA 2017

    To support environmental projects.

    $5,000

Funders of similar organizations nearby

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  1. The Northrop Grumman FoundationFalls Church, VA 72 grants Accepts applications $154,468 to similar organizations
  2. Girard FoundationSan Diego, CA 39 grants Preselected only $1,028,180 to similar organizations
  3. LPL Financial Foundation IncBoston, MA 41 grants Preselected only $27,560 to similar organizations
  4. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 39 grants Preselected only $933,264 to similar organizations
  5. Samuel I & John Henry Fox FoundationEagan, MN 32 grants Preselected only $92,200 to similar organizations
  6. Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX 15 grants Preselected only $40,943 to similar organizations
  7. The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA 17 grants Accepts applications $503,500 to similar organizations
  8. The James Irvine FoundationSan Francisco, CA 14 grants Preselected only $702,750 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 33-0862531 by name and ZIP code, or by name, city and State against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.