SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE
Palo Alto, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-4562328
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Palo Alto, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-4562328
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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The Schmidt Ocean Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, Washington, and New York, having distributed a total of $707.3K across 26 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Marine science
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of South Florida Foundation Inc
$282.2K
8%
CONSORTIUM FOR OCEAN LEADERSHIP
$222.5K
7%
UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
$212K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$40.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE?
No. SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE give?
SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $707 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include University of South Florida Foundation Inc, CONSORTIUM FOR OCEAN LEADERSHIP, and UNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE?
SCHMIDT OCEAN INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.