Ocean Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 71-0863908
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $3.9MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $22MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
As the only community foundation for the ocean, The Ocean Foundation's 501(c)(3) mission is to improve global ocean health, climate resilience, and the blue economy. We create partnerships to connect people in the communities in which we work to the informational, technical, and financial resources they need to achieve their ocean stewardship goals.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Conservacion ConCiencia | $140K | 2021 |
| Vieques Conservation | $63K | 2021 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | $50K | 2021 |
| Don Hanson Fdtn Inc | $46K | 2021 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $43K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: ocean.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.