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Ocean Inc

Toms River, New Jersey  ·  EIN 221804345  ·  Private foundation

Ocean Inc is a New Jersey-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.6M in annual giving against $22.1M in assets. This page documents the 51 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Ocean Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$22.1M
Total assets
51
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ocean Inc funds

Ocean Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, sports & recreation, substance use & recovery, youth development.

EducationFood & AgricultureSports & RecreationSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, older adults, youth pop.

childrenolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ocean Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Lakewood Economic Action Program Inc
HEAD START PROGRAM
Lakewood, NJ$2.6M2020
Lakewood Economic Action Program Inc
HEAD START PROGRAM
Lakewood, NJ$2.1M2019
Lakewood Economic Action Program Inc
HEAD START PROGRAM
Lakewood, NJ$2.0M2018
Lakewood Economic Action Program Inc
HEADSTART PROGRAM
Lakewood, NJ$1.3M2022
Little Egg Harbor Board of Education
HEADSTART PROGRAM
Little Egg Habor Towns, NJ$543K2023
Little Egg Harbor Board of Education
HEADSTART PROGRAM
Little Egg Habor Towns, NJ$517K2022
Little Egg Harbor Board of Education
HEAD START PROGRAM
Little Egg Harbor Town, NJ$500K2019
Little Egg Harbor Board of Education
HEAD START PROGRAM
Little Egg Harbor, NJ$500K2018
Little Egg Harbor Board of Education
HEAD START PROGRAM
Little Egg Harbor Town, NJ$398K2020
Little Egg Harbor Board of Education
HEADSTART PROGRAM
Little Egg Habor Towns, NJ$341K2024
United Community Corporation
HEATING IMPROVEMENT AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE
Newark, NJ$229K2024
No Limits Academy
YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
Rio Grande, NJ$150K2024
Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro
FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT PROGRAM
Whitesboro, NJ$141K2024
Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro
FOOD PANTRY SUPPORT PROGRAM
Whitesboro, NJ$141K2023
Cape Assist
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
Wildwood, NJ$135K2023

Ocean Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$2.7M
2019$2.9M
2020$3.3M
2022$2.3M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Ocean Inc

Ocean Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at oceaninc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Ocean Inc

Does Ocean Inc accept grant applications?
Ocean Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ocean Inc fund?
Ocean Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Lakewood Economic Action Program Inc, Lakewood Economic Action Program Inc, Lakewood Economic Action Program Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ocean Inc give in grants?
Ocean Inc reported $3.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.5M over 51 grants.
Where is Ocean Inc located?
Ocean Inc is based in Toms River, New Jersey. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 221804345.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ocean Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ocean Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.