Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Preselected recipients only
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is a private foundation in Moss Landing, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$277 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $100,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 1 | $260 million |
| 2024 | $2,500 | 1 | $277 million |
How to apply
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Visions | Sponsor the Ocean Visions Summit for 2025 | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Christopher Scholin
- Basilio Martinez
- Julie Packard
- Dona Crawford
- Edward Barnholt
- Dr Franklin Orr
- Dr Joel Birnbaum
- Nancy Burnett
- Christopher Burnett
- Dr Curtis Collins
- Dr Susan Hackwood
- Dr Eric Hartwig
- Dr G Ross Heath
- Dr Jyotika Virmani
- John Zicker
Questions people ask
Does Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute give?
$2,500 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Christopher Scholin (President & CEO), Basilio Martinez (Cfo), Julie Packard (Chairman) and Dona Crawford (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.