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Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing

Charleston, South Carolina  ·  EIN 261215705  ·  Private foundation

Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing is a South Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.1M in annual giving against $1.9M in assets. This page documents the 157 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.1M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$1.9M
Total assets
157
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing funds

Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, higher education.

Environment & ConservationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Axiom Data Sciences LLC
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Anchorage, AK$744K2022
University of South Florida
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Tampa, FL$642K2022
University of South Florida
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Tampa, FL$639K2024
University of South Florida
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Tampa, FL$619K2021
Axiom Data Sciences LLC
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Anchorage, AK$592K2021
Unc Wilmington
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Wilmington, NC$511K2024
University of South Florida
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Tampa, FL$472K2023
University of South Florida
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Tampa, FL$464K2018
University of Georgia Research Foundation
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Athens, GA$455K2020
University of South Florida
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Tampa, FL$449K2020
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Chapel Hill, NC$442K2024
Unc Wilmington
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Wilmington, NC$422K2022
University of Nc at Ch
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Chapel Hill, NC$410K2023
Unc Wilmington
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Wilmington, NC$408K2018
Axiom Data Sciences LLC
TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES
Anchorage, AK$401K2023

Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$2.1M
2019$1.8M
2020$2.9M
2021$3.5M
2022$4.3M
2023$4.0M
2024$4.9M

How to apply for funding from Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing

Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing'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 secoora.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing

Does Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing accept grant applications?
Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing'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 Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing fund?
Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Axiom Data Sciences LLC, University of South Florida, University of South Florida. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing give in grants?
Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing reported $4.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $23.5M over 157 grants.
Where is Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing located?
Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing is based in Charleston, South Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 261215705.
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About this profile. This page is built from Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing'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 Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.