Ocean Conservancy
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 237245152 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Ocean Conservancy has awarded $9.5M across 189 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Ocean Conservancy funds
Ocean Conservancy's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation.
Populations it has supported include black communities, indigenous.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska FISH CONSERVATION | Anchorage, AK | $865K | 2024 |
| Pacific Environment and Resources Center Decarbonizing international shipping | San Francisco, CA | $560K | 2022 |
| Global Resilient Cities Network Conservation education | New York, NY | $375K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Ocean Conservancy
Ocean Conservancy's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at oceanconservancy.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Ocean Conservancy
- Does Ocean Conservancy accept grant applications?
- Ocean Conservancy's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Ocean Conservancy fund?
- Ocean Conservancy's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska, Pacific Environment and Resources Center, Global Resilient Cities Network. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Ocean Conservancy give in grants?
- Ocean Conservancy's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.5M over 189 grants.
- Where is Ocean Conservancy located?
- Ocean Conservancy is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237245152.
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