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CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION

CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
88-3361218
Regional Funder
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CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
88-3361218
Regional Funder

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Est.

2022

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Captain Paul Watson Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, Delaware, and Vermont, with a total of $1.3 million in grants paid in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

DEFENDING SEA LIFE AND PREVENTING ILLEGAL OPERATIONS ACROSS THE OCEAN.
Total Funding Given

$1.3M

2024
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$655.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.3M
C
Clementine Pallanca
Board Member
O
Omar Von Eichel
Board Member
P
Paul Watson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION?
No. CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION give?
CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Delaware, and Vermont. 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 CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $655 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include NEPTUNES NAVY INC and CHURCH OF BIOCENTRISM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION?
CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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