The Ocean Foundation
Mission Statement
As the only community foundation for the ocean, The Ocean Foundation's mission is to improve global ocean health, climate resilience, and the blue economy. We create partnerships to connect all peoples in the communities in which we work to the informational, technical and financial resources they need to achieve their ocean stewardship goals.
Cause Areas
2
Water resources
Environment
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ocean Foundation’s budget?
In 2024, The Ocean Foundation reported an annual operating budget of around $14.6 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does The Ocean Foundation support?
The Ocean Foundation supports work in Water resources and Environment.
Where does The Ocean Foundation operate?
The Ocean Foundation is headquartered in Washington, DC.
Who funded The Ocean Foundation recently?
In 2025, The Ocean Foundation received grants from PATRICIA & BERNARD GOLDSTEIN FAMILY FOUNDATION, Boston Foundation, Inc, and NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant The Ocean Foundation received in 2024?
The largest grant to The Ocean Foundation in 2024 exceeds $822 thousand.
What is The Ocean Foundation’s reliance on government grants?
The Ocean Foundation relied on government grants for more than 15% of their total revenue in 2024.