Private foundation · EIN 82-4193252 · Jamestown, Rhode Island · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $303K total, median $60K. 33% of grants stayed in Rhode Island.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$303K
Median grant
$60K
Stays in RI
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.2M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bahamas Marine Mammal ResearchGrand Isle, VTGrant for research into noise and ship collision in the Northwest Providence passage near the South Abaco sperm whale nursery. A population…$100K
Perry Institute for Marine ScienceWaitsfield, VTGrant to support efforts to curtail the spread of Spiney Coral Tissue Loss Diseases. Coral restoration grants and reef health surveys throu…$70K
University of Rhode Island GsoKingston, RIFunding to provide stipends for teachers to develop Ocean classroom curriculum materials for k-12 classrooms. Provide funds to facilitate a…$60K
Friends of the EnvironmentDelray Beach, FLGeneral Grants to support ocean education amongst the people of the Bahamas. Training of local fishers to recognize species that are safe a…$60K
The Hotchkiss SchoolLakeville, CTContribution$10K
CisfJamestown, RIeducation$2,500

By state: Vermont 2 · Rhode Island 2 · Florida 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Jamestown, Rhode Island, administered in care of Mark Grosby, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $303K across 6 grants, a median of $60K.

Where does Devereux Ocean Foundation Inc give?

Vermont (2 grants), Rhode Island (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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